Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ratoon

noun

/rəˈtuːn/

Definition

A ratoon is a new shoot or sprout produced from the roots of a plant, specifically when it is cut back or harvested.

Examples

The farmer harvested the sugarcane but left the ratoons to grow back for the next season.
Ratooning can lead to a quicker turnaround for crop yields in certain farming systems.

Meaning

The term is often used in agriculture, particularly in relation to sugarcane and other crops, where the plant can produce new growth from its root system after the main crop has been harvested.