To scatter, as seed, upon the earth; to plant by strewing; as, to sow wheat. Also used figuratively: To spread abroad; to propagate.

To scatter seed upon, in, or over; to supply or stock, as land, with seeds. Also used figuratively: To scatter over; to besprinkle.

To scatter seed for growth and the production of a crop; -- literally or figuratively.

place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth; "She sowed sunflower seeds"

place seeds in or on (the ground); "sow the ground with sunflower seeds"

put seeds in the ground to produce crops