: a crop planted to prevent soil erosion and to provide humus
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The reason can be found in the concept of ‘permaculture,’ which advocates leaving natural grass and cover crops in place so more microbes and worms can flourish, providing natural nutrients.—Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 While her mother—who ran a tortilla business in Ensenada—planted vines back in 2007, Santiago studied enology in Australia and fell for biodynamic farming; at Mina Penélope, water canals capture and redirect water, and Santiago rebuilds and replenishes soil through composting and cover crops.—Anya Von Bremzen, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025 These cover crops are planted in the fall prior to growing beans and cut down just prior to sowing bean seeds.—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025 Legumes can even be used as cover crops in the winter to prevent soil erosion and provide a boost to your soil health all winter long.—Abigayle Ward, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cover crop
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