crop rotation

noun

: the practice of growing different crops in succession on the same land chiefly to preserve the productive capacity of the soil

Examples of crop rotation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Techniques include crop rotation, composting, and no-till farming. —Darlene Cerezo Swaffar, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2024

For best results, install row covers in spring and use them in conjunction with crop rotation. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2024

Researchers found that, contrary to common belief and practice, salts accumulated in Yuma soils despite crop rotations with sudan grass or cotton. —Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 19 Feb. 2024

Popular thinking was that crop rotation dealt with salinity, but researchers found that salts keep accumulating even after planting wheat, Sudan grass or cotton. —The Arizona Republic, 15 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

crop rotation

noun

: the practice of growing first one and then another crop on the same land especially to preserve the ability of the soil to produce crops