Successive sowing refers to the practice of repeatedly sowing seeds or transplanting seedlings in batches or intervals over time for continuous production throughout the growing season. Instead of sowing all the seeds at once or transplanting all seedlings together, successive sowing allows for staggered plantings so that new crops are regularly established as previously planted ones are being harvested or reaching maturity. This method extends the harvest period and ensures a steady supply of fresh produce since different stages of growth will be present in the garden simultaneously. By systematically spacing out plantings according to their individual growth rates and considering factors such as crop maturity times and local climate conditions, gardeners can maintain a constant yield throughout the season.