The potatoes were set outside to aerate.

马铃薯放到外面通风。

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In this condition it is propitious to aerate and filter in the soil and respire in the roots, at the same time it meliorates roots growth environment.

在这种新型的节水措施下，有利于中层土壤的通透性和根系的呼吸，使根系的生长条件改善。

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Aerate your lawn to allow it to breathe and absorb water better.

给草坪通气，使它能够多吸收空气和水分。

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Knapp gave him a list of simple innovations to follow things like deeper plowing and better soil preparation, the use of only the best seed, the liberal application of fertilizer, and more thorough cultivation to remove weeds and aerate the soil around the plants.

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