interplanting
/ˌɪntərˈplæntɪŋ/
verb
- To plant two or more different types of plants close together in the same area.
- We decided to interplant lettuce and carrots in the same garden bed.
- She learned how to interplant herbs among her tomato plants to repel pests.
- Farmers often interplant nitrogen-fixing plants with crops that need a lot of nutrients.
noun
- The practice of growing two or more different types of plants close together in the same area, often to make better use of space or to help the plants grow.
- Many gardeners use interplanting to grow vegetables and flowers together in a small backyard.
- Interplanting corn with beans is a traditional method that helps the soil stay healthy.
- The farmer explained that interplanting can reduce the need for chemical pesticides.