companion planting
A type of interplanting in which two or more crops are grown in an interspersed or…A type of interplanting in which two or more crops are grown in an interspersed or juxtaposed manner so as to enjoy mutual benefit from one another's presence (for example, attraction of pollinators or repulsion of pests).
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)A type of interplanting in which two or more crops are grown in an interspersed or juxtaposed manner so as to enjoy mutual benefit from one another's presence (for example, attraction of pollinators or repulsion of pests).
(countable)An instance of such planting; a set of plants thus created; a single plant so planted.
Forms
plural: companion plantings| Singular | companion planting |
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Synonyms
4 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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