Slash and burn
farming
The Mayas used slash and burn agriculture as a method to clear land for farming. By cutting down vegetation and burning it, they enriched the soil with nutrients and created space to plant crops. This technique allowed them to sustain their agricultural practices in the fertile but dense rainforest environment.
Irrigation
The Mayas started farming to ensure a stable food supply to support their growing population. Farming also allowed them to settle in one place and develop complex societies and cultures.
they learn about farming
terrace farming
Terraced farming
Terraced Farming
What did the Maya use tools for? The Maya often used tools to carve wood for slingers. They also used them to carve terraces into mountains for terrace farming. spider341 (asa)
They grew crops on small plots of land surrounded by water.
Yes, the Maya civilization practiced terrace farming, especially in the mountainous regions of Mesoamerica. By building terraces into the hillsides, they were able to create flat areas for agriculture and prevent soil erosion. This technique helped them grow a variety of crops, including maize, beans, and squash.
The technique you seek is crop rotation.