Definition

To plant a second crop in the same area after the first crop has grown, allowing both crops to grow together.

Example

Farmers often undersow legumes to improve soil health while the main crop is still growing.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how to undersow your garden?

Not really, but it sounds interesting!

It helps with getting more crops from the same space.

That makes sense; I should look into undersowing this season.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Undersow is formed from "under-" (meaning beneath or below) and "sow" (from Old English "sūgan", meaning to plant seeds). The word refers to the act of planting seeds beneath existing crops or vegetation.

Memory Tip

Think of planting seeds 'beneath' ('under-') other plants — that's what undersow means.

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