preharvest
Prior to gathering
Preharvest describes the period or activities before crops are gathered: preharvest inspections, preharvest treatment.
The term appears in agricultural contexts discussing pest control, weather conditions, or market planning that occurs while crops are still in the field.
Preharvest prices were higher than expected.
Pre-competition practice period
- vegetativeOf plant growth
- floweringProducing reproductive structures
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- ripeningBecoming ready to eat
Observing to gather information
- samplingExtracting subset for study
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- testingExamining to evaluate
Chemical that kills mold
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
- herbicideVegetation-destroying chemical
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
- desiccantMoisture-absorbing material
defoliant · pre-emergent · application · spraying · drift · residue
Fostering growth through care
- irrigationArtificial water supply for agriculture
- fertilizingAdding nutrients to soil
- roguingRemoving inferior plants
- thinningReducing density or number
Assigning times to events
- contractingReducing in volume
- logisticsCoordination of complex activities
- bookingAdvance arrangement secured
preseason
Pre-competition practice period
- vegetativeOf plant growth
- floweringProducing reproductive structures
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
ripening · greenness · immaturity · development · phenology
scouting
Observing to gather information
- samplingExtracting subset for study
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
testing · grading · estimation
fungicide
Chemical that kills mold
- pesticideAgent destroying harmful organisms
- herbicideVegetation-destroying chemical
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
desiccant · defoliant · pre-emergent · application · spraying · drift · residue
cultivation
Fostering growth through care
- irrigationArtificial water supply for agriculture
- fertilizingAdding nutrients to soil
- roguingRemoving inferior plants
scheduling
Assigning times to events
- contractingReducing in volume
- logisticsCoordination of complex activities
- bookingAdvance arrangement secured
harvest, harvesting, harvester, harvested, harvesters, postharvest