catch crop

• Быстрорастущая культура, высаживаемая между основными культурами для использования временно свободной земли или улучшения плодородия почвы.

A fast-growing crop planted between main crops to make use of temporary available land or to improve soil fertility.

1. Fast-growing cropC1formal

   A crop grown in the interval between two main crops, or during a fallow period, to utilize available nutrients and moisture.

   Промежуточная культура

   • Farmers often plant radishes as a catch crop between corn harvests.
   • Using a catch crop like buckwheat can improve soil health.
   • The catch crop was harvested before the main planting season began.