noun
- the practice of making holes in soil for planting seeds or seedlings using a dibble or similar tool
Usage: gardening
verb
- present participle of dib: making holes in soil with a dibble for planting
Usage: gardening
Examples
- The gardener spent the morning dibbing holes for the bean seeds.
- Dibbing is an efficient method for planting bulbs in organized rows.
- She learned the proper technique for dibbing from her grandmother.
- The dibbing tool made quick work of preparing the seedbed.
- After dibbing the holes, they carefully placed each seedling.
- Traditional dibbing methods are still used in many small gardens.