What is intercropping?

intercropping is an agricultural practice in which two or more crops are grown in the same field. This practice is ancient, as many records from human societies around the world suggest. Intercropping persisted in agrarian societies after the Western world was rejected by the arrival of highly mechanized agriculture. At the end of the 20th century, Western farmers began to recognize the value of intercropping and experience the revival in some areas, especially in regions where farmers practiced sustainable agriculture. In one form, the crops are set in alternating rows or strips, while the crops are kept separate, but still interact due to proximity. An intercrop or intercrops is planted among the ranks after the main crop has begun to ripen. Intercrops that grow rapidly can also be grown in several cycles, while the primary crop matures. Intercroping ctake is performed with crops that are completely mixed rather than be separated.

One of the most famous examples of this practice comes from America, where birth nations grew corn, beans and gourds together. This example of intercropping also illustrates many benefits of this practice. One of the advantages is that it increases yields; More can be grown on one land with intercropping. It also uses interdependent relationships between plants, while intercropics provide coverage, shade, nutrients, grid grid and other advantages. Some crops may even have insecticidal effects that prevent pests from more vulnerable crops.

A wide range of crops can be mixed with intercropping. Similar cultivars can be grown together or radically different plants can be grown together, as can be seen in some areas producing wine, where mustard is grown between wine vines. Tje's growing technique can be used to fit the soil, growing nitrogen fixers such as beans to keep weed,As can be seen when rapidly growing crops are planted as radishes planted between slow growing grains and granting many other benefits.

intercropping is supported in the sustainable agricultural community, while Western farmers accept the technique that farmers in regions like Asia and Africa have never stopped using. Domestic gardeners can also use this practice to increase yields and promote healthy crops. The advantages of accompanying plantings are not limited to edible crops. Intercropping can also be made with flowers, with many types of flowers such as marigolds that have insect repellent properties that can make useful for natural pest control.