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Catch Crop.
Catch Crop - as a noun
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
Example Sentences
"Farmers often plant catch crops like radishes or turnips in between harvests to utilize the remaining nitrogen in the soil."
"The purpose of a catch crop is to capture excess nutrients and prevent their runoff into water bodies."
"Many farmers use catch crops to break pest and disease cycles by interrupting the life cycle of harmful organisms."
"Cover crops, such as the catch crop, can improve soil structure and promote biodiversity."
"The farmer decided to sow a catch crop of legumes to improve the nitrogen content of the field."
