Space Farming: Traveling through Ancient Times to Do Business

In the early morning, the sun shines through the mist onto the fields of Jiangjia Village, and the golden light makes the village particularly beautiful.

Jiang Xue stood under the old locust tree at the entrance of the village, looking at the busy villagers in front of her, and she felt an inexplicable excitement in her heart. She took a deep breath and shouted loudly: "Fellow villagers, I have something to say!"

Hearing the shouts, the villagers stopped what they were doing and gathered around curiously.

Jiang Xue introduced to everyone with a smile: "You have seen the potato seeds I prepared! Those who signed up a few days ago, please follow me. We will start planting potatoes today."

For some villagers who have always been accustomed to growing traditional crops, the unfamiliar name of potato makes them feel very confused and uneasy.

Someone in the crowd couldn't help but question, "Jiang Xue, can the potatoes you mentioned really be grown? Our ancestors have never grown this stuff before! Can it really work if we suddenly switch to this?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the surrounding villagers began to whisper, obviously full of doubts about this new crop.

Jiang Xue understood everyone's concerns, but she still patiently explained: "Fellow villagers, don't worry! Potatoes are good things. They are not only highly adaptable, but also have high yields. As long as we plant and manage them in the right way, we will definitely have a good harvest!"

She walked up to the elderly villager and said sincerely, "Uncle Tian, ​​don't worry. Potatoes are an excellent crop. They are drought-resistant, cold-resistant, highly adaptable, and have a very high yield. As long as we plant and manage them in the right way, they will definitely bring us unexpected gains."

As she spoke, Jiang Xue took out a yellowed agricultural book that she had prepared in advance and showed it to the villagers: "This is the agricultural book I brought from my master. It records in detail the planting methods and precautions of potatoes. I will personally guide everyone in planting potatoes and ensure that everyone can master the planting techniques."

Seeing Jiang Xue's seriousness, the villagers gradually calmed down. They all expressed their willingness to try growing potatoes and asked about specific planting methods and precautions. Seeing this, Jiang Xue was delighted, knowing that her efforts were finally recognized by the villagers.

So, Jiang Xue walked to the land where potatoes were to be planted and began to explain in detail the method of planting potatoes.

Jiang Xue stood on the land, pointed to a piece of fertile land and said: "First, we have to choose land with good drainage and loose soil to plant potatoes. Such land is conducive to the growth of potato roots and can also avoid diseases caused by excessive water."

A young villager raised his hand and asked, "Jiang Xue, your rapeseed field is fertile, but a little damp. Can you grow potatoes?"

Jiang Xue smiled and replied: "No problem, as long as we do a good job of drainage before planting and ensure that the soil moisture is moderate. We can dig a few drainage ditches to drain away the excess water."

Jiang Xue then explained the method of fertilization in detail: "Before sowing, we need to apply enough base fertilizer to the land. This base fertilizer can be a mixture of farmyard manure and chemical fertilizer, which can not only provide sufficient nutrients but also improve the soil structure. After fertilizing, remember to mix the fertilizer and soil thoroughly to prevent the fertilizer from being too concentrated and burning the potato roots."

A middle-aged woman asked curiously: "Jiang Xue, we have never used this fertilizer before. Can it really increase the yield?"

Jiang Xue nodded and said, "Yes, fertilizers are rich in nutrients needed for potato growth and can significantly improve the yield and quality of potatoes. But remember to use them in moderation to avoid excessive use causing soil compaction. I have prepared the fertilizer in advance."

Jiang Xue then began to talk about sowing techniques: "When sowing, we need to plant the potato seeds in the soil at appropriate spacing and depth. A certain distance should be maintained between the seeds to avoid being too dense and causing insufficient nutrients. At the same time, the sowing depth is also very important. Sowing too deep or too shallow will affect the growth of potatoes."

An elderly villager asked, "Jiang Xue, what do you think is the appropriate sowing depth?"

Jiang Xue answered patiently: "Generally speaking, the best sowing depth is 5-8 cm. But it also needs to be adjusted according to the moisture and texture of the soil. If the soil is relatively dry, the sowing depth can be appropriately deepened; if the soil is relatively moist, it can be appropriately shallower."

Finally, Jiang Xue talked about the watering method: "The soil needs to be kept moist during the growth of potatoes, but water accumulation should also be avoided. In dry weather, we need to water in time to replenish soil moisture; when the rainy season comes, we need to do a good job of drainage to prevent waterlogging."

A young villager asked curiously, "Chief, are there any particular rules for watering the plants?"

Jiang Xue smiled and said, "Of course! Watering should be done evenly and in moderation to avoid watering too much at one time, which will cause the soil to be too wet. At the same time, special attention should be paid to watering during the flowering and fruiting period of potatoes. This period is a critical period for potato growth, and sufficient water is needed to support the development of the fruit."

As soon as she finished speaking, a sturdy young villager stepped forward and said, "Chief, leave the watering to me! I'm young and strong, and I guarantee that every piece of land will be watered thoroughly!"

"Okay, thank you for your hard work!" Jiang Xue nodded gratefully, then turned to the other villagers, "Everyone, don't be idle, we have to hurry up and plant all the potato seeds. When the potatoes grow, our village will have a big harvest!"

The villagers responded one after another, picked up their farm tools, and began to sow seeds enthusiastically. From time to time, laughter and voices of encouragement could be heard from the fields.

"Old Di, you plowed the land so carefully!"

"Haha, Brother Mu, you're not bad! You planted the potato seeds just right!"

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As the work progressed, Jiang Xue looked at everyone busy and felt a warm feeling in her heart. She thought for a moment and said loudly, "Fellow villagers, we will go to Grandpa to collect our wages later, just like before."

As soon as these words came out, the fields suddenly became quiet. Then, an elderly villager stood up, waved his hand and said, "Jiang Xue, what are you talking about! We are from the same tribe, you have sacrificed so much for us, we all see it, it is only right for you to help, how can we ask you for money?"

"That's right!" Other villagers echoed, "We have always helped each other in our village, so why do we need wages?"

"But..." Jiang Xue wanted to say something, but was interrupted by a middle-aged woman: "Jiang Xue, don't insist. If you really want to, just give us more potatoes when the harvest is good!"

"Yes! We don't want wages, just give us more potatoes!" The other villagers also laughed.

Jiang Xue was very moved by everyone's sincere smiles. She knew that the villagers refused to be paid because they regarded it as their responsibility and honor. So she nodded and said with a smile: "Okay! Then it's settled! When the potatoes are harvested, I will definitely give more to everyone!"