Super Ranch: Brothers come to Africa to farm

Chapter 158 Saffron planting!
"Actually, as long as there is enough food in the rice fields, these crayfish will not do any harm to the rice. However, these crayfish dig holes very hard, which can easily lead to the loss of water and fertilizer in the rice fields, and then the rice production will be reduced!"

Professor Qin also casually pointed out the problem of Wang Lu raising crayfish so casually.

Wang Lu suddenly realized that he obviously didn't have much experience in this kind of thing. If Professor Qin hadn't pointed it out, he would never have thought of it.

"Don't listen to this guy Lao Qin's nonsense. It can only be solved by digging a ditch. The idea of ​​rice and shrimp farming is not bad, and it is also feasible. It can get higher economic value. We are already in the country. It has been promoted in some qualified areas!”

Zhao Jiacheng added something on the side, and Wang Lu smiled happily.

Then according to the opinions of the two agricultural experts, Wang Lu also planned to bring the entire excavator over and dig the ring ditch!
In fact, the main function of ring ditches in China is to preserve species, that is, to allow crayfish to reproduce and support themselves in them. But in Wanglu, there is no need to worry about the source of crayfish seedlings. There are plenty of them in the Dome River. This is to provide additional insurance for the rice fields. Once the ridge is dug through by those crayfish, there will be a ring ditch outside to carry water.

As for the ditch if it was dug through by crayfish, there would be nothing to say.

You can make these crayfish dig through the double barrier without any reaction at all. Let alone farming, you will not be able to eat four dishes in your life!
In addition to the most basic dishes at the lunch banquet, there was naturally a bowl of spicy crayfish, which the two professors and assistants ate happily.

While eating, Wang Lu also asked the question he was most concerned about:
"Professor Zhao, do you think there are any difficulties if you want to expand the scale of planting saffron?"

Zhao Jiacheng, an expert in the field, peeled off a complete shrimp shell on the table and smiled:
"Don't worry, Mr. Wang. I've seen those saffron flowers, and many of them have grown qualified bulbs. They can be used as female plants for additional planting and cultivation. Generally speaking, the environmental indicators of a hilltop will not be too big." There shouldn’t be much of a problem planting and cultivating those saffron!”

Hearing this, Wang Lu immediately showed an excited expression. This is what he wanted!
After lunch, Wang Lu also gathered his people and followed the two professors to the top of the hill where saffron was distributed again.

It's just that we really didn't dare to do this professional and delicate work blindly. We could only watch Professor Zhao and the students he brought with him, using a small hoe to dig out the soil around the saffron rhizomes, and then remove the long saffron rhizomes. The thick bulb separated from the body, and Wang Lu started to gasp.

These saffrons will be a major cash crop in the pasture in the future. This is too rough. There are only a few saffrons scattered on the entire mountain. If they are tortured to death, I will really have no place to cry!
Professor Qin on the side saw Wang Lu's nervousness, smiled and said:

"You kid, relax, don't worry, Lao Zhao has his hands full. Besides, although the price of this thing is high, it is not as delicate as you think. The separation of these bulbs will not have much impact on them, and it is used These bulbs are the easiest and most convenient way to propagate new individuals!”

After hearing this, Wang Lu felt a little relieved.

The bulbs separated from the saffron roots were carefully planted in holes dug nearby. Professor Zhao also stood up at this time, patted the dust on his palms, and then said:

"It will take at least several years or even more than ten years to cultivate and plant these female plants on a large scale. I'm afraid you can't bear the cost of this time. I suggest purchasing another batch of saffron from Iran. Seeds should be planted on the entire mountain." As he spoke, Professor Zhao pointed out a general area to Wang Lu with his hand:

"These mother plants and the bulbs separated from their roots will be cultivated in the future. The individuals will be concentrated in this area, separated from the purchased seed planting areas, so that in the future, those purchased seeds will be cultivated. If the medicinal efficacy of saffron is reduced, you can also try to cross it with these female parents to see if you can breed qualified next generations."

The soil and water support the people, and the same applies to these plants and crops. Even experts like Professor Zhao cannot guarantee that the species cultivated from saffron seeds originating in Iran on the hills of Wanglu Ranch will have the original medicinal effects. .

But this is exactly the purpose of his coming. If the seeds purchased from the place of origin can have the same medicinal effect on this land, then he can try to control the origin and the soil composition of this land, various Comparative analysis of organic matter indicators revealed the decisive factors for the efficacy of saffron.

Even if it fails, isn't there still a hybrid project waiting for him to study? This is why he is so anxious to come to Africa.

Moreover, Professor Zhao also said that he could help Wang Lu purchase saffron seeds originating in Iran. After all, it is not unusual for someone to study this!
Wang Lu naturally accepted it unceremoniously. He really had to rely on himself to purchase the seeds of Iranian origin. He was afraid that he would be at a disadvantage. He would have to find the right path everywhere. This would save him a lot of trouble. ah!
At this time, Parker also came over and reported a situation to Wang Lu:
"Boss, the guys have discovered a lot of traces of wild animal activity. It seems that a lot of wild animals have been active near this mountain recently!"

After hearing Parker's report, Wang Lu frowned subconsciously.

Needless to say, this hilltop will be our own saffron planting base in the future. There is no doubt that frequent wild animal activities are not a good thing.

"Parker, you know how valuable these saffrons are. I don't want those wild animals to damage this mountain!"

"Understood boss, my guys and I will conduct plowing sweeps on several nearby hills several times recently to ensure that wild animals do not dare to enter this area for a long time!"

According to his experience, wild animals are not stupid. They have the keenest sense of danger and will also avoid dangerous areas. What he wants to achieve is to make the nearby area completely dangerous. zone.

After hearing the plan given by Parker, Wang Lu nodded and agreed to the action, and then added:
"Go ahead and do it boldly!"

"Obey the boss!"

(End of this chapter)