maincrop
Maincrop is a term used in agriculture and horticulture to describe the primary crop grown on a field during a given growing season, intended for the main harvest and sale. It is used to distinguish the principal harvest from other plantings in a rotation, such as catch crops, cover crops, or short-term crops. The concept emphasizes the central role of the crop in farm planning, soil fertility management, and market timing.
In arable farming, cereals such as wheat, barley, and maize are commonly grown as maincrop crops in
Managing a maincrop involves crop-rotation planning, soil fertility management, pest and disease control, and careful irrigation
Regional usage of the term varies. In Europe, especially among potato producers, maincrop is a common designation