Aftercrop is a term used to describe a second crop grown in the same season after the first crop has been harvested. Synonyms for aftercrop include second crop, second planting, double crop, and catch crop. The term catch crop is often used when the second crop is grown as a way of utilizing leftover nutrients in the soil after the harvest of the first crop. Double crop is typically used when two different crops are planted and harvested within the same growing season. Second planting is a general term that can refer to any additional planting after the initial crop. Regardless of the term used, aftercrop farming can be a sustainable and efficient way to maximize yield and resources.