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Question	Answer
Catch Crop	A fast growing crop grown between two main crops e.g. kale
Crop Rotation	The growing of crops in a definite sequence
Biological Control	The introduction of a predator,parasite or infectious agent Eg; Ladybirds could be introduced to kill greenfly
Seed certification	Guarantees 85% germination, minimum 98% purity, free from wild oats and treated with an insecticide and fungicide
Winter variety seeds	Frost resistant, sown September to November, harvested mid July onwards, higher yield
Spring variety	Not frost resistant, sown February to April, harvested August onwards, shorter growing season and lower yield
Weed, disease and pest control	Controlled indirectly, biologically and directly
Powdery mildew	Fungal disease which forms grey-White patches. Dust like particles in the air are spores created by the fungus

Crop Terms

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