Horticultural societies

Definition

Horticultural societies are social groups that rely on the cultivation of plants, using simple tools and techniques, for their sustenance. They typically have small-scale farming practices and do not use complex irrigation systems.

Related terms

Agricultural societies: These are social groups that practice large-scale farming, using advanced technology and irrigation systems to cultivate crops for food production.

Foraging societies: These are social groups that rely on hunting, fishing, and gathering wild plants for their survival rather than cultivating crops.

Pastoral societies: These are social groups that primarily depend on raising livestock as their main source of food and livelihood.