Question

Intercropping is

• A. growing only one crop in a field at a time.
• B. growing two or more crops simultaneously in the same field in a definite pattern.
• C. growing different types of crops in different seasons.
• D. growing crops in straight columns.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

growing two or more crops simultaneously in the same field in a definite pattern.

Intercropping is growing two or more crops simultaneously in the same field in a definite pattern. The main object is to utilize the space left between two rows of main crop. For example, soybean and maize can be intercropped.

Advantages of intercropping:

- Increases the productivity per unit area.

- Soil erosion is reduced.

- Allows better use of natural resources such as light, soil air and water.