If a tenant farmer's lease expired but they return to harvest the corn crop, what are those crops known as?

The crops that a tenant farmer has planted and cultivated, which they return to harvest after their lease has expired, are referred to as emblements. This term specifically applies to crops that are produced annually and require the tenant farmer’s care for harvesting.

In legal terms, emblements allow a tenant to return to the land even after their lease has ended in order to gather the crops they have sown. This principle recognizes the effort and investment the farmer has made in growing the crops, which would otherwise be lost if they were not permitted to harvest them.

The other terms do not apply in this case. Perennials typically refer to plants that live for more than two years, and while they can be cultivated, they do not fit the context of this question. Fixtures are items that are permanently attached to the property, and improvements refer to changes or additions made to enhance the property’s value. Neither of these options relates specifically to the harvested crops following a lease expiration.