Crop Rotation Quiz

What are the main benefits of catch crops and catch crop mixtures?

• The increase of soil fertility by build-up of organic matter, the reduction of erosion and the extension of crop rotation.
• The extension of crop rotation, the reduction of organic matter input and the shortening of the growing season of the main crop.
• The cultivation of another profitable crop in the yearly cycle, the improvement of the aeration of the soil and the shortening of the vegetation period of the main crop.
• The improvement of soil aeration, the reduction of erosion and equalisation of work peaks for sowing in autumn.