Mixed intercropping – In this method of intercropping in fruit crops, planting two or more crops simultaneously with no distinct row arrangement.
Row intercropping – In this method of intercropping in fruit crops, growing two or more crops simultaneously where one or more crops are planted in rows. When in intercropping at least one crop is planted in rows, the intercropping is also called row intercropping. In farms growing perennial crops, annual crops such as Corn, Rice, and Pineapple are commonly grown as an intercrop between the rows of the main crop. This strategy is an efficient method of maximizing the use of farmland by utilizing vacant spaces while at the same time suppressing the growth of the weed during the juvenile stage of the main crop.
Relay intercropping or relay cropping – In this method of intercropping in fruit crops, planting two or more crops simultaneously during part of the life cycle of each. A second crop is planted after the first crop has reached its reproductive phase but before it is ready for harvest. In the relay intercropping system, intercrops were sown or planted when the main crops reach maturity but before harvesting of the base crop.
Strip intercropping – In this method of intercropping in fruit crops, growing of two or more crops together in strips wide enough to permit separate production of crops using mechanical implements, but close enough for the crops to interact is termed as strip intercropping system. In this system, we will grow more than one crop in strips to allow independent cultivation in the same piece of land.
Patch intercropping – In this method of intercropping in fruit crops, intercrops are grown in patches in the vacant spaces in the same piece of land.
Parallel Intercropping – In this process of intercropping in fruit crops, both selected intercrop and main crops are with different growing habits. Therefore, there will zero competition for the available resources. Thus, both crops can express their full yield potential.
Sequential cropping – In this method of intercropping in fruit crops, growing two or more crops one after the other (in sequence) in the same piece of land is called sequential cropping.
Companion cropping – In this method of intercropping in fruit crops, the two crops are grown maintaining their standard plant population to get the yield of each crop equal to its sole crop.
