nurse crop
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of nurse crop
First recorded in 1935–40
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In such situations it is better to sow with a nurse crop, which will help to hold the soil until the alfalfa becomes rooted.
From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Thomas Shaw
Sweet clover may be sown with almost any kind of a nurse crop desired, which does not destroy it with an over-abundant shade.
From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Thomas Shaw
Clover and timothy sown thus without any nurse crop will produce a full crop the next season.
From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Thomas Shaw
In Western areas, from Canada to Kentucky and Missouri, it is important that the stubbles of the grain shall be cut high, amid which alfalfa grows when it is sown with a nurse crop.
From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Thomas Shaw
The old-time practice of sowing clover with a nurse crop is likely to be continued, notwithstanding that it has some disadvantages.
From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Thomas Shaw
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