noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
spring sowing; spring planting
Refers to the act of sowing seeds in spring, or crops that are sown in spring. Often used attributively with の.
Spring-sown wheat is harvested in autumn.
今年は春まきが遅れた。
Spring sowing was delayed this year.
Full kanji spelling using 蒔く (to sow). Less common but still seen.
Compound of 春 (spring) and 蒔き (sowing), the noun form of 蒔く (to sow).