Meaning & use
Intertillage
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The cultivation of soil between rows of growing plants, typically to control weeds and aerate the ground.
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Farmers relied on intertillage to keep the cornfield free of weeds before herbicides became common.
Intertillage with a hoe or cultivator disturbs the topsoil without damaging the crop roots.
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Intertillage was a standard farming practice before the widespread use of chemical herbicides in the 20th century.
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