Definition

To grow again from the base of a plant after it has been cut or harvested.

Example

After the sugarcane was harvested, it began to ratoon and produce new shoots.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard that if you cut the sugarcane properly, it can ratoon really well.

Yeah, I read that too! It helps to grow new shoots from the base.

I think it's amazing how nature works like that with plants.

Absolutely! It's like getting a second chance to harvest.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A new shoot that grows from the base of a plant, especially from the roots of certain crops like sugar cane or bananas.

Example

Farmers often harvest ratoons from sugar cane to increase their yield without replanting.

Conversation

Did you know that a ratoon can grow from the base of a sugar cane plant?

Really? I had no idea plants could regenerate like that.

Yeah, it’s pretty fascinating how nature works with ratoon crops.

Definition

To grow a new crop from the shoots that come from the roots of a plant, especially sugarcane.

Example

Farmers often ratoon their sugarcane to increase yield without replanting.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard that you can actually ratoon sugarcane to grow more crops.

Yeah, it’s a great way to maximize your yield without replanting everything.

That sounds really efficient! I should try to ratoon my garden plants too.

Root Explanation

Ratoon comes from the Spanish word 'ratoón', which is a diminutive form of 'rato' (meaning a little rat or a shoot). The term refers to the new shoots that grow from the root of a plant, particularly sugarcane, after it has been harvested. Thus, 'ratoon' describes the process of regrowth from the roots of a plant.

Memory Tip

Imagine a little 'shoot' ('rato') growing from the roots of a plant after it has been cut down — that's what a ratoon is.

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