Intercropping Flashcards
1
Q
define intercropping
A
A way of trying to use space in an efficient manner to get the maximum production.
2
Q
what is the general method of intercropping?
A
you grow crops that mature quickly, between other crops that take longer to reach full size
3
Q
what happens when you have harvested the short duration plants?
A
the other slower crop will infill the resultant space that is left.
4
Q
give some crop examples of intercropping veg
A
lettuce or radish can be planted between maize (sweetcorn)
5
Q
name some suitable short term intercrops
A
spinach
lettuce
radish
salad onions
salad mustard
6
Q
what short term intercrop can be planted between winter cabbages?
A
bulb onions - if you pull them for summer use
