Question

why are plants grown on the ridges of furrows​

Answer 1

Answer:

In ridge plant, crops are planted into ridges formed during cultivation of the previous crop. A band application of herbicide behind the planter provides weed control in the row. ... Ridge planting reduces erosion by leaving the soil covered with residue until planting.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The plant's root do not need to be submerged in water all the time , if plants are planted on the ridges then they will get the sufficient amount of water . If the plants are planted on the ridges the roots would would get air and water both. So, plants are planted on the ridges of furrow .

OR

Furrows are small , parallel channels made to carry water in order to irrigate the crops. The crop is usually grown on the ridges between the furrows.