cover crop
noun
Pronunciation: ˈkʌvər krɒp
Definition
A plant grown primarily to benefit the soil rather than for harvest, used to prevent erosion, improve fertility, or suppress weeds.
Examples
Planting a cover crop helps keep the topsoil in place during the rainy winter months.
Many organic farmers use a diverse cover crop mix to naturally replenish nitrogen levels in the field.
After the corn harvest, the farmer sowed a cover crop of winter wheat to protect the land.
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