Chapter 103 Attempt to Graft
Su Nian walked into her own agricultural area. The sun shone warmly on her, but her brows were still tightly furrowed. She squatted down, picked up a handful of soil with her fingers skillfully, and carefully felt the soil, her eyes focused and serious.
"Grandpa once said that you can tell how the harvest will be by looking at the soil. This soil...is pretty fertile." She said in a low but steady voice.
A variety of exotic crops are grown in this land.
There is a kind of sweet potato called "Yuying Purple Sweet Potato" whose rhizome is thick and strong, and its skin glows with a mysterious purple light.
There are also "Lingxi Potatoes", which are round and exude a lively aura.
The "Star Peas" are also growing well, the pods are full, and the beans inside seem to carry the power of stars.
The "Moonlight Radish" is particularly eye-catching, with a color on the radish skin that flows like moonlight.
The "Flame Corn" is tall and big, and the ears look like burning flames.
Su Nian looked at these plants that had grown so tall in just a week. While she was happy, she was also thinking calmly.
She carefully recalled all the information about this world in her mind and found that there was no record of grafted plants.
"Is it because grafting can't be successful here? But if it's due to technical reasons, then many plants of the same family on Earth can be grafted to increase production and optimize varieties. For example, on Earth, apples and crabapples, which belong to the same Rosaceae family, can be grafted to cultivate more advantageous varieties. Or eggplants and tomatoes, which belong to the same Solanaceae family, can be grafted successfully under certain conditions. Are the varieties of plants here too different? But judging from the morphology and characteristics, it is very likely that they are of the same family." Su Nian's heart was full of doubts and thoughts.
"These crops do a good job of absorbing soil nutrients and pruning branches. Grafting technology should be able to increase the yield." After some analysis, Su Nian came to a conclusion in his mind and started to work immediately.
At this time, students working in the nearby plots of land were also busy.
Xiao Ming, a student on the left plot, was running around in a panic, worrying about a lifeless plant. He kept complaining, "This nasty 'Storm Cabbage', I take such good care of it, but it still doesn't grow well!"
The little flower on the right was very happy. The "Lingwu Strawberry" she planted had produced many fruits. She shouted excitedly: "Haha, my strawberry harvest is great!"
Su Nian just glanced at them lightly without paying much attention. He already had his own plans in mind.
She first picked up a few extra "Yunyin Purple Sweet Potatoes", picked up the tool with neat movements, and accurately cut the stems. The cuts were smooth and the tender tissue inside was clearly visible.
She said calmly: "Youying Purple Sweet Potato, you will definitely grow better after this grafting." Then, she firmly grafted the tender branch of another plant and carefully wrapped the joint with a special bandage.
Next came the "Lingxi Potatoes". Su Nian's eyes became more focused, and every cutting and connecting movement was precise.
"You have to be careful when grafting Lingxi potatoes, as this affects the harvest." She looked serious, and although sweat appeared on her forehead, her hands moved in a neat and orderly manner.
Su Nian was even more cautious when dealing with the "star pea". Its branches were thin and tender, so he had to be especially gentle when handling them.
"This 'star pea' is like a fragile treasure. You must be extremely careful with it." She was concentrating as if she was completing a particularly delicate job.
Su Nian also grafted the "Yuehua Radish" and "Yanyan Corn" with professional and steady techniques. Every step was done just right, fully demonstrating her superb skills.
After finishing all the grafting work, Su Nian stood up, wiped the sweat off his head, and showed a confident expression on his face. "This time there will definitely be good results."
The sun slowly set, and Su Nian's shadow was stretched out. She stood quietly in the field, waiting for the day of harvest.
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