: a crop planted to prevent soil erosion and to provide humus
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Rotating crops in a vegetable garden, planting trap crops, and breaking up insect life cycles by planting cover crops are good ways to prevent pest infestations.—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026 This charming ground cover is often used as a natural soil-enriching cover crop or a resilient lawn alternative.—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026 Better practices such as cover crops, reduced or no tillage to protect the soil and on-farm installations to reduce runoff have substantially increased in recent years.—ABC News, 4 June 2026 This is accomplished by planting fall/winter cover crops after the main season crops.—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cover crop