HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -In agriculture, a nurse crop is an annual crop used to assist in establishment of a perennial crop. The widest use of nurse crops is in the establishment of legumaceous plants such as alfalfa, clover, and trefoil.

Detailed explanation-2: -Some crop plants such as tomatoes, rice and onion are planted into seed beds called nurseries. These plants are allowed to develop into seedlings, which are then transplanted to the field. This allows farmers to select healthy seedlings; thereby, increasing crop production.

Detailed explanation-3: -cover crop, Fast-growing crop, such as rye, buckwheat, cowpea, or vetch, planted to prevent soil erosion, increase nutrients in the soil, and provide organic matter. Cover crops are grown either in the season during which cash crops are not grown or between the rows of some crops (e.g., fruit trees).

Detailed explanation-4: -Retail Nurseries: Retail nurseries raise plants for sale to the general public. Wholesale Nurseries: Wholesale nurseries usually grow plants in bulk for the purpose of selling to large clients. Private Nurseries: A private nursery grows plants exclusively for a single client. More items