Question

why does farmer grow cotton plants with groundnut crops?

Answer 1

Crop rotation is the practice of growing different crops in the same land in different seasons. Crop rotation has various benefits such as :-

●It helps to reduce the attack of pathogens.

●Avoid the excessive depletion of nutrients from the soil.

●It also maintains soil fertility and avoids soil erosion.Ground nut farming is done along with cotton to reduce soil borne diseases, also it helps in efficient nutrient utilization.