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

Just as crop rotation restores vitality to the soil, diversity of thought and connection restore vitality to our lives. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025

The land is currently growing leafy greens, but has the flexibility to offer diverse crop rotations, according to California Outdoor Properties. —David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2025

For melon pits, follow the same golden rule of crop rotation as for all other garden beds: Never plant crops of the same family in the same location two years in a row to avoid plant diseases and pests that overwinter in the soil. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025

Focus on balanced soil health by adding organic matter and practicing crop rotation. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 24 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for crop rotation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

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