early crop
Season's initial yield
An early crop is one planted or harvested ahead of the main growing season, typically to take advantage of early-season prices or to allow time for a second planting.
The term applies both to fast-maturing varieties and to crops grown in conditions that accelerate development: The early crop of strawberries was ready by May.
- harvestGathering mature crops
- seedlingRecently sprouted young plant
- plantingPlacing seeds in earth
- springRecoiling metal spiral
- spring plantingCrops sown after frost
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