cover crop

noun

: a crop planted to prevent soil erosion and to provide humus

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The Auckland and Waikato regions produce about 80% of the nation’s strawberries, where farmers are beginning to experiment using the berry as a cover crop. Andrew Watman, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Storing more carbon in the soil would require incorporating techniques like planting cover crops, using biochar (charcoal made from organic waste), or practicing agroforestry (planting trees alongside crops or pastures) that can help turn agricultural lands into a carbon sinks. Simi Thambi​, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 Regenerative Agriculture These farming techniques include crop rotation, cover crops, and no or low-till farming and are centered on protecting soil health, water resources and biodiversity while also enhancing farm productivity and profitability. WWD, 16 Oct. 2024 Rye used as a winter cover crop typically has a higher protein to starch ratio in the kernel, creating a different aroma and taste profile from more modern and widely used rye varieties. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cover crop 

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cover crop was in 1899

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“Cover crop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cover%20crop. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.

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cover crop

noun
: a crop planted to prevent soil erosion and to provide humus

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