The mercenary queen traveled through time and space to ancient times and only wanted to farm

Chapter 245: Laying mulch and planting corn seedlings

Chen Qingxin continued: “Then, we need to choose the right variety.

It’s like a beauty pageant, where you have to pick the corn seeds that have good ‘figures’ and high ‘appearances’.”

Lu Da couldn't help laughing: "Haha, Master, you are really good at metaphors."

Chen Qingxin also smiled: "Next, it's time to sow seeds.

We need to pay attention to the density of sowing, which should not be too dense or too sparse, just like the distance between people, we need to maintain an appropriate 'social distance'."

Lai Liu interrupted: "What if it's too dense?"

Chen Qingxin said seriously: "If the corns are planted too densely, they will compete with each other for nutrients and sunlight, just like a group of children fighting for candy, and in the end no one will grow well."

Lu Da asked again: "What about fertilization?"

Chen Qingxin pointed to the manure pit next to him:

“See that cesspool?

That's good stuff, it's natural fertilizer.

But you have to be careful about the amount, not too much, not too little, just like your normal meals, just right.

Too little and I feel hungry, too much and I feel full and uncomfortable. "

Lai Liu wrinkled his nose: "Ah? Isn't that very smelly?"

Chen Qingxin continued to fool people seriously with a smile on his face:

“It smells a bit, but it works well.

Moreover, when the corn grows, it will not smell bad, but will taste very fragrant and sweet.”

Lu Da asked curiously: "Why?"

Chen Qingxin smiled mysteriously: "When you eat the corn you grew, the mystery will be solved."

“Finally, we need to pay attention to the prevention and control of pests and diseases.

Inspect the corn fields regularly and deal with pests and diseases in a timely manner if found; do not let them succeed.

Protect them as you would your own children. "

After hearing this, Lai Liu nodded repeatedly: "Master, you are amazing. You know so much."

Chen Qingxin waved his hand modestly: "I also read it from a book. Practice makes perfect. Let's wait and see."

Lai Liu said confidently: "Master, rest assured, we will grow corn according to your requirements."

Chen Qingxin nodded with satisfaction:

"Well, I believe in you. As long as everyone works hard, I guarantee that everyone of you will have enough food and clothing, and a house to shelter you from the wind and rain.

If you meet someone suitable in the future, you can start a family and build a career.

It's much better than living on the edge of a knife and fighting all day long. Do you have confidence?"

Everyone knelt on the ground, raised their arms and shouted: "We have faith! We have faith! Thank you, Master!"

Chen Qingxin clapped his hands vigorously, his face filled with excitement:

"marvelous!

Beixie Manor will become the harbor where your dreams take off, and also the starting line for everyone to move towards a new life.

Here, you have to rely on your own intelligence and hard work to create a bright and beautiful future!

Let’s work together!”

As soon as she finished speaking, a deafening cheer rang out from the scene:

"come on! Come on!"

This passionate voice resounded throughout the sky like a raging storm.

At this moment, a group of people suddenly appeared not far away.

They were carrying or pushing wooden carts full of goods, and slowly walked towards the crowd.

The figures of these people are getting closer and closer.

Lai Liu jumped in front of Chen Qingxin with one step: "Master, be careful! There are fish that slipped through the net!"

After he finished speaking, he stretched out his arms in a protective gesture and stood in front of Chen Qingxin.

This action makes people admire how quickly his expression changes.

Chen Qingxin comforted him in a gentle voice: "He is one of us.

The corn seedlings have arrived. Let’s start transplanting them right away, with a plant spacing of 1.5-2 feet and a row spacing of 2-2.5 feet.”

"Master, you clearly said you wanted to plant corn, but why haven't you started planting yet? The corn seedlings have already grown to about half a foot tall?

What on earth is going on? "

Lai Liu and others asked with confusion, big question marks on their heads and faces.

Chen Qingxin looked at their confused expressions and explained with a smile:

“While I do plan to grow corn, it doesn’t mean it can only be done in one way.

In fact, I plan to do both planting and sowing at the same time.

This way, the corn's maturity times can be staggered and not concentrated together.

One idea I have for the corn from Beixie Manor is to sell them as fresh corn.

Therefore, if corn can be allowed to mature in batches, it can be supplied to the market continuously to meet consumer demand.

But explaining this to you now would probably be like talking to a cow.

Anyway, you just need to follow my instructions and you will never go wrong. "

After she finished speaking, she clapped her hands and signaled everyone to start working.

Although Lai Liu and others still had many questions in their minds, they still obediently did as they were told.

After all, experience tells them that their master's decisions are often wise and effective.

After Chen Qingxin finished speaking, he put on gloves and directed everyone to start building ridges according to the instructions given on the virtual screen.

"Don't just watch. First spread the fertilizer, then make a flat furrow in the land like I did, and put the soil in the furrow on the ridge. Then use a rake to level the ridge."

"Master, how do we cover this thin membrane?

Just a little wind and it will fly away!"

Although Bei Feng wanted to contribute, he ended up making things worse and the situation became more chaotic.

Chen Qingxin looked at his silly fourth apprentice and couldn't help but smile slightly, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised:

“Don’t worry, let Xifeng work with you. The two of you stand on each side and pull the film forward at the same time.

Then, Lai Liu and Lu Da, you two will take the shovels and be responsible for shoveling the soil.

When the ground film is spread on the ground, immediately use the fine soil to press down both sides of the film firmly.

Don’t forget to compact the mulch at both ends of the ridge.”

Her tone was calm and gentle, as if everything was under control.

After saying these words, Chen Qingxin began to direct everyone to act according to what he had said.

Everyone did their job and worked together, and soon the ground film was laid on a ridge and sealed with mud around it.

Chen Qingxin used a transplanting tool to make holes in the ground film.

Sun Liqiao brought a basket of corn seedlings and threw one into each hole.

Chen Qingxin randomly assigned a woman to do this: "Put on your gloves and fill the loose soil on the film around the seedlings."

"Why?" someone asked curiously.

"This is to prevent water from accumulating around the corn seedlings and killing them, and also to allow the corn seedlings to take root as quickly as possible.

In this way, it can better withstand wind and rain.

When the hole is just opened, some soil is brought out. If it is allowed to scatter on the ground film, it will affect the lighting of the ground film and fail to achieve the warmth-keeping effect.

To put it bluntly, the mulch around the corn seedlings also needs to be compacted to prevent air from escaping.”

Chen Qingxin felt like he was about to be confused and didn't know if these people could understand him.