crop establishment
[/krɒp ɪˌstæblɪʃmənt/]
nounpl: crop establishments
estabelecimento da cultura
1. The process of successfully planting and ensuring the initial growth and development of a crop from seed or transplant until it reaches a stage of self-sufficiency
Proper soil preparation is critical for successful crop establishment.
A preparação adequada do solo é crítica para o estabelecimento bem-sucedido da cultura.
2. The phase in crop production spanning from sowing/planting through early growth stages until the crop is able to compete effectively with weeds and environmental stresses
Crop establishment requires adequate moisture, temperature, and nutrient availability.
O estabelecimento da cultura requer umidade adequada, temperatura e disponibilidade de nutrientes.
3. The act of setting up and initiating a new agricultural production system for a specific crop
Crop establishment on marginal lands presents unique challenges.
O estabelecimento da cultura em terras marginais apresenta desafios únicos.
This is a technical agronomic term commonly used by farmers, agricultural scientists, and extension agents in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it is particularly important given the diverse agricultural regions and climate zones. The term reflects modern agricultural practice emphasis on the critical early stages of crop production that determine overall yield potential and farm profitability.
Related Idioms & Phrases
get crops off to a good start
ensure proper crop establishment
critical period for crop establishment
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