Question

Difference between mixed and inercroping
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Answer 1

Difference between - Inter Cropping & Mixed Cropping

Sr. No	Inter Cropping	Mixed Cropping
1	The main object is to utilize the space left between two rows of main crop	To get at least one crop under favorable conditions
2	More emphasis is given to the main crop	All crops are cared equally
3	There is no competition between both crops	There is competition between all crops growing
4	Inter crops are of short duration & are harvested much earlier than main	The crops are almost of the same duration
5	Sowing time may be same or different	It is same for all crops
6	Crops are sown in different rows without affecting the population of main crop when sown as sole crop	Either sown in rows or mixed without considering the population of either