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catch crop

/ˈkætʃ krɒp/

Tradução: Cultura de rápido crescimento plantada entre as culturas principais para aproveitar o terreno temporariamente livre ou melhorar a fertilidade do solo.

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/ˈkætʃ krɒp/C1formaltechnical
  • ptCultura de rápido crescimento plantada entre as culturas principais para aproveitar o terreno temporariamente livre ou melhorar a fertilidade do solo.

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.

    ptCultura intercalar

    • 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.