intercrop

[ verb in-ter-krop; noun in-ter-krop ]

verb (used without object)

, in·ter·cropped, in·ter·crop·ping.

1. to grow one crop between the rows of another, as in an orchard or field.

verb (used with object)

, in·ter·cropped, in·ter·crop·ping.

1. to grow a crop between the rows of.

noun

1. a crop plant growing between plants of a different crop.

intercrop

/ ˌɪntəˈkrɒp /

noun

1. a crop grown between the rows of another crop

verb

1. to grow (one crop) between the rows of (another)

Word History and Origins

Origin of intercrop¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; inter- + crop

Example Sentences

“Peppers used to be the most popular tree when it comes to intercropping but for the past three years, with the prices falling, almost all farmers have turned to fruit trees instead,” said Tung, adding that farmers who intercrop can triple their income per hectare.

From Reuters

"If you intercrop cocoa with coconut, you increase the productivity of coconut by 30% and if you introduce good agricultural practices for cocoa you're going to earn $3,500 per year," Mr Banquiero says, adding it would be a welcome boost to farmers' income.

From BBC

Cultivation programs vary according to the intercrop grown.

From Project Gutenberg

It is perfectly rational to grow alfalfa in fruit orchards if the water supply is ample for both the trees and the intercrop and the owner will not yield to the temptation to waterlog his trees for the sake of getting more alfalfa.

From Project Gutenberg