>>2100342You're one of those "special" people aren't you?
First off:
>implying the only way to learn about a culture is through their writingI'm sure that's why we know nothing at all about prehistoric/preliterate peoples, right? It's not like there's an entire field of study dedicated specifically to excavating and examining the material culture of different civilizations, or an entire field dedicated to how early man interacted with and utilized the plants around him.
Second:
>made up in the 1960sUsing the written sources you're so fond of (provided by early European settlers and explorers) we know this method has existed since at least the 1500s. That's ignoring all of the archaeological, ethnographic, and paleobotanical evidence as well.
The general consensus among historians, archaeologists, and botanists is that this method of companion planting has been used for millennia. Even if it were not, it remains a useful way to increase yields and reduce labor due to the ability to utilize less fertile soils, making it a worthy consideration for small scale agriculture.
I'm afraid that, actually, "you is so dumb".
