1604–5 (Chetham Soc.) 160 Towe mettes of sowinge pesen iiijs xd.
1611 Lev. xi. 37 Any sowing seed which is to be sowen. View more context for this quotation
1648 H. Hexham Zaet-goedt, sowing Seed.
1883 6 Sept. 2/7 There is a good inquiry for sowing mustard.
1893 4 May 7/2 Numerous sowing orders still come to hand.