roccoschili Chapter 317 Compost 3
Chapter 317 Compost 3
Lu Chuan had no idea about this before. He only knew that manure was a good thing and could be used to grow crops.
But what people don’t know is that manure needs to be fermented before it can be applied to the fields. If fresh manure is applied directly to the fields, it may burn the crops.
This is not Lu Chuan's fault at all. The main reason is that Lu Chuan has never farmed before and knows very little about this area.
But other farmers living down the mountain should know this, but they may not do composting either.
If Xu Han really succeeds, it will be beneficial not only to himself but also to other people.
After listening to Xu Han's words, Lu Chuan started to work with half belief and half doubt.
Grandpa Zhao was also very confused about Xu Han's operation and couldn't help wondering, "Is it that simple? Can this really work?"
"It will work if nothing goes wrong. Normally it will be successful. Let's give it a try first." Xu Han replied to the two with the same sentence.
As long as the temperature is not a big problem and the compost is turned in time, it will almost always be successful.
The dried herbs mixed with animal feces can produce a lot of fungi for fermentation.
As long as the temperature does not exceed 60 degrees, there is no big problem, but if the temperature is too low, the fermentation will not be successful.
It doesn't matter if it's a little bit more than 60 degrees. There are no thermometers in this era. Xu Han really can't measure the temperature to 60 degrees accurately.
As long as the temperature is over 60 degrees, the insect eggs and grass seeds inside will be killed, but when the temperature is too high, over 70 degrees, the fungi inside will also be killed.
Therefore, the most important thing to pay attention to when composting is to always pay attention to the temperature of the pile. If the temperature becomes too high, you need to turn the pile over and cool it down in time.
After turning the compost pile several times, the temperature of the compost pile will slowly disappear.
When the compost pile loses its temperature, the hay and other substances in it will all rot, which means the composting is complete.
After the compost is completed, it can be used immediately or left for a while and used when needed.
Although Xu Han told Lu Chuan and Grandpa Zhao that he didn't know whether he could succeed, he was still confident in his heart.
Animals in ancient times grew up eating millet and grass, unlike modern animals which grow up eating feed.
Therefore, the feces produced are easy to decompose, and the success rate is very high when mixed with herbs.
Lu Chuan began to turn the manure pile according to Xu Han's method, so that the materials could be fully mixed together, which would be conducive to better fermentation later.
Xu Han also took a shovel to help Lu Chuan turn the manure pile.
After looking at the large pile of manure in front of him, Grandpa Zhao also picked up a shovel to help.
If three people stir it together, the speed will be much faster, but it is also really stinky.
Xu Han endured the pungent smell and continued to turn the dung pile, thinking that these were things that could make food abundant, very precious, and good things. So she comforted herself while continuing to turn it.
Mu'er also smelled the pungent odor, and walked to the side very tactfully, not forgetting to push Ze'er along as she left.
After seeing what his eldest son did, Lu Chuan silently gave him a thumbs up.
After turning it over once, Xu Han took out a pair of gloves, put them on, grabbed a handful of manure and squeezed it hard, but it still felt a little dry.
After pouring some more water on it, the three of them started a new round of stirring.
If you feel tired, you can take a break and continue stirring. You should work until the sun sets, and then all the manure will be stirred evenly.
Xu Han grabbed a handful of manure and squeezed it tightly. He saw that the manure and the grass had been squeezed into a ball, which would fall apart with a slight touch.
You will know that the humidity is just right and there is no need to add water anymore.
"That's all, but this pile of manure is too big, making it hard to ferment and control the temperature. Let's divide it into three smaller piles. This way, one tarp can cover one pile, and it will be more airtight."
"Okay, then divide the manure into three parts in the middle."
This is very simple and the three of them can finish it in a short time.
"After you put the tarpaulin on, just hold down the edges with rocks."
Xu Han said as she pulled the oilcloth over. Seeing this, Lu Chuan also hurried over to help.
The three of them were each responsible for a small dung pile, and they finished it all in a short time.
"Okay, we're done for today. The rest will be up to time. We can come back and take a look tomorrow. Let's pack up and go home."
After Xu Han finished speaking, she began to pack up, while Grandpa Zhao took the child back first.
After Xu Han took the opportunity to put the things into the space, the two of them walked home together.
After arriving home, Xu Han had no time to rest and continued to water the flowers planted two days ago. Lu Chuan followed suit and watered the vegetables.
I definitely can’t water all the vegetables today. The sky is getting dark now, so I can only wait until tomorrow morning to continue watering the vegetables.
"We've been tired for a few days. I'm going to cook a big meal for everyone tomorrow to reward us."
Today we are eating the food in the space again, Xu Han said while eating.
"Hahaha, I like hearing you say this." Grandpa Zhao said with a smile.
"Do you have any meal you want? Order quickly so I can cook it for you tomorrow."
"I want to eat spicy tripe. I haven't eaten this for a long time. It tastes so good with rice." Lu Chuan said.
"Okay, I'll make it for you tomorrow. Where's Grandpa Zhao? What do you want to eat?"
"This is pretty good. I haven't eaten it for half a year. Let's eat this! Add more celery to it. I like celery."
"Okay, I'll arrange it for you tomorrow at noon." Xu Han said generously.
I have to say that I haven’t eaten this for a long time, and Xu Han herself misses it quite a bit.
"The fertilizer pile is ready, and the next step is to plant beans, corn, rice and sweet potatoes." Lu Chuan changed the subject.
"Let's plant sweet potatoes first. The sweet potato vines have grown very long." Grandpa Zhao continued.
"Well, but don't you have to wait for the Taoist priest to come?" Xu Han asked with a smile.
"I don't know why he is so slow this time. He hasn't come yet even after we finished the composting work." Grandpa Zhao said with a look of disgust.
"Maybe something happened on the way. Didn't they say it would take ten days? It should be soon."
Xu Han was silently calculating in her heart. It had been three days since the Taoist priest last wrote to her. During these three days, she had not seen the Taoist priest, nor had she received any other letters.
Logically speaking, it should have arrived in the next two days. Including the time for sending the message and waiting, almost seven days have passed. It should be here soon.