广播电视英语短句 第 27 课：混植法-1

Companion planting is the idea that when some crops are planted together, they help each other grow. 混植法就是把一些作物种到一起，如果他们种到一起时对各自的生长都有利。

These compatible plants generally have similar needs for nutrients, soil and moisture. 这些可以并存的作物通常都对营养、土壤和水分有相似的需求。

Advice for companion plantings is sometimes based more on tradition than proof. 混植的指导有时来自传统而不是证据。

But Fabian Fernandez at the University of Illinois says there is evidence for some combinations. 但是来自伊利诺斯州大学的 Fabian Fernandez 说有许多的混植证据。

These can lead to better crops, reduce disease and help with pest control by attracting helpful insects. 这些可以导致更好的作物、减少疾病、通过吸引益虫 还可以有利于控制病虫害。