Maincrop
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003503
A crop variety that is planted to mature during the principal part of the growing season, intended for harvest later in the year. These varieties are selected for their high yields and storage qualities, forming the bulk of the annual production. In potato cultivation, maincrop varieties are planted in mid to late spring and harvested in late summer or autumn, contrasting with early varieties that are harvested sooner.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003503 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Agricultural equipment |
| Translations | German: Hauptanbau; Spanish: cultivo principal; French: culture principale |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-003503",
"term": "Maincrop",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A crop variety that is planted to mature during the principal part of the growing season, intended for harvest later in the year. These varieties are selected for their high yields and storage qualities, forming the bulk of the annual production. In potato cultivation, maincrop varieties are planted in mid to late spring and harvested in late summer or autumn, contrasting with early varieties that are harvested sooner.",
"subject": "Agricultural equipment",
"translations": {
"de": "Hauptanbau",
"es": "cultivo principal",
"fr": "culture principale"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/maincrop/"
}
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