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

Flanner said farmers should consider adding these hardy native fruits to their crop rotations as the planet warms. —Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024

Soil health improvement typically involves avoiding mechanical disturbance (e.g. plowing), and feeding the living community by keeping plants growing on a field for as much of the year as possible (e.g. by using diverse crop rotations, cover crops, relay crops or double cropping). —Steven Savage, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024

Regenerative Agriculture These farming techniques include crop rotation, cover crops, and no or low-till farming and are centered on protecting soil health, water resources and biodiversity while also enhancing farm productivity and profitability. —WWD, 16 Oct. 2024

Choosing organic pest control methods, like companion planting, crop rotation, and row covers, can keep pollinators safe. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 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