Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: The plant withered in the garden but thrived in the field, as the _ had inadequate nutrients for it.

Choice 1: The plant withered in the garden but thrived in the field, as the garden had inadequate nutrients for it.
Choice 2: The plant withered in the garden but thrived in the field, as the field had inadequate nutrients for it.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
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