intercrop
/ˌɪntərˈkrɑp/
noun
- A crop that is grown between the rows of another crop, or a system of growing crops in this way.
- The farmer chose clover as an intercrop to prevent weeds from taking over.
- Using a legume as an intercrop can add nitrogen to the soil.
- The intercrop of lettuce between the strawberry plants helped use the space efficiently.
verb
- To grow two or more crops together in the same field at the same time, usually in alternating rows or patterns.
- In many tropical regions, people intercrop coffee plants with banana trees for shade.
- We decided to intercrop tomatoes and basil in our garden this year.
- Farmers often intercrop corn with beans to improve soil health.
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