what is the difference between mixed and intercropping

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S.no.
Intercropping
Mixed cropping
1.
practice of growing two or more crops in proximity
practice of growing two or more crops in which the component crops are totally mixed in the available space.
2.
no competition between both crops
There might be competition between the crops for food, space, light etc.
3.
Sowing time may be same or different
They are sowed together.

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S.no.	Intercropping	Mixed cropping
1.	practice of growing two or more crops in proximity	practice of growing two or more crops in which the component crops are totally mixed in the available space.
2.	no competition between both crops	There might be competition between the crops for food, space, light etc.
3.	Sowing time may be same or different	They are sowed together.