: a crop planted to prevent soil erosion and to provide humus
Examples of cover crop in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebBut some farmers grow over-winter cover crops to improve soil health.—Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2024 Cut cover crop plants at the base so roots decompose in place.—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024 The ground is barely tilled and instead carpeted with cover crops.—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024 Establishing a cover crop can be challenging during Wisconsin’s short growing season, and some farmers may fear that doing so would negatively impact their cash crop.—Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2024 It is colored a vibrant green from dehydrated cover crops mixed into the dough.—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 9 Feb. 2024 Joshi’s meta-analysis focused on cover crops grown in cornfields around the world and found that, on average, cover crops increased carbon stored in the soil by about 7 percent.—Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 5 Sep. 2023 Planting a cover crop is like giving soil a big hug.—Dan Vierria, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024 Chop down the cover crop into small pieces and work into the soil three to six weeks before planting.—Dan Vierria, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
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