Translation guide
The term "second crop" refers to a second harvest from the same land in a single growing season, or the crop itself. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through specific agricultural terms, often involving rice or other grains.
The second rice crop grown after the main harvest, typically in warmer regions.
Refers to double cropping, specifically growing two crops on the same field in one year. Often used for rice.
この地域では米の二期作が行われている。
In this region, double cropping of rice is practiced.
Specifically the second ears of rice that grow after the first harvest, often from the stubble.
二番穂は一番穂より小さい。
The second ears of rice are smaller than the first ones.
A second harvest of any crop, such as vegetables or grains other than rice.
Off-season crop; a second crop grown after the main crop, often in winter.
裏作として麦を育てている。
We grow wheat as a second crop.
Literally 'second harvest', a straightforward way to express the concept.
今年は二度目の収穫が期待できる。
We can expect a second harvest this year.
The second mowing of grass or hay in a season.
Second cutting of grass or hay; also used for the second flush of weeds.
二番草は一番草より栄養価が低い。
The second cutting of hay has lower nutritional value than the first.