catch crop (Meaning)

Wordnet

catch crop (n)

a crop that grows quickly (e.g. lettuce) and can be planted between two regular crops grown in successive seasons or between two rows of crops in the same season

Webster

catch crop ()

Any crop grown between the rows of another crop or intermediate between two crops in ordinary rotation in point of time.

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a crop that grows quickly (e.g. lettuce) and can be planted between two regular crops grown in successive seasons or between two rows of crops in the same seaso

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Farmers often utilize catch crops to improve soil health during fallow periods.

The use of catch crops can help prevent soil erosion and nutrient leaching.

Catch crops such as legumes can fix nitrogen, enriching the soil for subsequent plantings.

Agricultural researchers are studying the effectiveness of various catch crop species in different climates.