We should still more strongly recommend another form of sowing, practised by some European cultivators with great success: it is, to drill in wheat, in rows two feet apart, and give it a spring cultivation; this gives great strength to the plants, destroys the weeds, promotes rapid growth by stirring the soil, and favors Tillering, so that the rows will meet, and give a great growth.
"Soil Culture"
J. H. Walden
It was his custom to drill 4 bushels of wheat per acre, which he said prevented Tillering and mildew.
"A Short History of English Agriculture"
W. H. R. Curtler