Sowing, planting of nharu (seedling), clearing out the weeds, harvests etc. Some methods use an astrological sowing and planting calendar. Propagation is achieved through sowing the seeds midsummer. A seedling stand can be created by planting, sowing, or natural regeneration. Soaking the seeds for 8 hours before sowing enhances germination. Bottle gourds are grown by direct sowing of seeds or transplanting 15- to 20-day-old seedlings. Cultivation is by sowing the seeds directly outdoors in early spring. They are sowing the seeds of unrest everywhere. Best propagates by seeds, seedlings, direct sowing, root suckers as well as by cuttings. The principal focus of the agricultural rites is the sowing and harvesting of the maize. Sowing and harvesting dates were decided communally. Songs to do with ploughing, reaping and sowing could no longer be sustained. It was observed in mid-December, before the sowing of winter crops. Seeds intended for sowing may be treated with toxic chemical dressings. Muslim armies were incohesive and seldom campaigned outside the period between sowing and harvest.