intercrops
/ˈɪntərˌkrɑps/
noun
- A crop that is grown between or among the rows of another crop.
- The intercrop of basil among the tomatoes helped repel certain pests.
- The farmer planted radishes as an intercrop between the rows of cabbage.
- Using a legume as an intercrop can add nitrogen to the soil for the main crop.
verb
- To grow two or more crops together in the same field at the same time, usually in alternating rows or patterns.
- The gardener intercrops lettuce between tomato plants to make the most of the garden space.
- They intercrops wheat and clover to reduce the need for chemical fertilizers.
- Many small farmers intercrops beans with corn to improve soil fertility.
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