nurse crop
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of nurse crop
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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Some authorities recommend sowing medium and other clovers without any nurse crop.
From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas
Alsike clover is more commonly sown with a nurse crop.
From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas
Whether it is advisable to sow a nurse crop will depend upon conditions.
From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas
Clover seed may be sown with any of the small cereal grains as a nurse crop, but not with equal advantage.
From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas
When medium red clover is sown for being plowed under as green manure, it is always sown with a nurse crop.
From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas
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