succession of crops

American  

noun

1. the continuous cultivation of a crop throughout a season by successive plantings or by the use of varieties with different rates of growth.

2. the successive cultivation of short-lived crops.

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Etymology

Origin of succession of crops

First recorded in 1770–80

Example Sentences

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succession of crops

I do not find that a succession of crops has yet been attempted; surely it would help to meliorate and improve the soil.

From A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson by Tench, Watkin

They have a garden, in which they raise the most wonderful succession of crops; they keep some chickens, which they manage to have laying most of the time; and they have five children.

From Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart by Douglas, Amanda Minnie

The time of maturity differs much in the different varieties; some belonging to the wood or alpine section produce a succession of crops throughout the summer.

From The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication, Vol. I. by Darwin, Charles

Sow artichokes, Windsor beans, and cauliflowers for autumn; lettuces and peas for succession of crops, onions, parsley, radishes, Savoys, asparagus, red and white cabbages, and beet; turnips, early brocoli, parsnips and carrots.

From Enquire Within Upon Everything The Great Victorian Domestic Standby by Anonymous

But in variety and succession of crops is safety and profit.

From Three Acres and Liberty by Hall, Bolton