intersow

/ˈɪntərzəʊ/

Definitions

1. verb

to sow (seed) between existing plants, typically in a garden or field, to increase the density of growth or make more efficient use of space

“The farmer decided to intersow the crops to maximize the yield per acre.”

2. noun

a crop grown between existing plants, especially by sowing seeds between the rows of the original crop

“The intersow of wheat between the rows of corn resulted in a significant increase in overall production.”

Synonyms

  • interplant
  • strew

Antonyms

  • thin
  • thinly