To row up a field means to use a ridger or specialized cultivator to pull soil into elevated, parallel mounds. This practice creates a raised seedbed that warms up faster in the spring and improves drainage around the root zone. It is a critical step in preparing ground for root vegetables like potatoes or carrots, ensuring the soil is loose enough for uniform tuber expansion.
Heard on the job
Take the 8000 out and row up the bottom forty so we can get the potatoes in before the rain hits.