Chapter 17 Who is the good person who drinks this?

Chapter 17 Who is the good person who drinks this?

"Is one acre of land okay?" Harold asked.

One acre of land is approximately equal to 666 square meters. In the previous life, agricultural students would usually work together to manage ten acres of experimental fields. However, one acre of land is not small, and is roughly the size of six rooms.

A middle-aged farmer can cultivate ten acres of land by himself with the help of modern technology. If he can use airplanes and harvesters, he can cultivate one thousand acres of land by himself.

But for farmers in the 1980s and 1990s, two or three acres of land was already the limit.

Haroldt's first stage goal is to cultivate the deceptive flower. Now he is planting the Dun Dun peach and date palm only for breeding. While studying the deceptive flower nectar, he also wants to collect high-quality Dun Dun peach and date palm seeds.

It was already very good for him to cultivate one acre of crops by himself. His body couldn't handle more than that.

In other words, for a weak academic like him who has never farmed before, it is still a question whether he can cultivate an acre of land on his own.

Haroldt thought that if farming was really tiring, he might choose to hire someone to help him halfway through.

"That's absolutely fine. That piece of unused farmland will perfectly suit your needs," Nasrin said. "I'll go with you to the owner of the farm tomorrow. If you're willing to give him some of the fruits and vegetables you grow during the harvest season, he'll be happy to rent the farm to you for free."

"Thanks, that's a great help. I think next time I come, maybe I should bring a few boxes of wine before just a small gift is enough to express my gratitude," said Harold.

Harold's seriousness in saying such a joke made Naslin laugh. "No, no, we rangers don't like drinking during the day. If you want to thank me, you'd better wait until the things you plant grow next year. I also want to taste the fruits and vegetables you grow. I have always wanted to know the difference between the taste of the papers of scholars from Amyrido College and ordinary plants. Are they more delicious?"

"It will be more expensive," Harold said. "Whether it's the water used for irrigation, the fertilizers used, the temperature, or the light, they all have to be strictly controlled. It can be said that this is the only one of its kind, and it's not for sale. It's more valuable than wine. For scholars at Amyrido College, it often determines whether they can graduate."

This was the first time Nasrin had heard such a statement, and she was fascinated by the stories told by the scholars of the House of the Order.

Harold: "But what I plan to grow this year is not a graduation thesis, but just a general subject exploration experiment. I would be happy to let my friends try it."

"Really? It seems like I got a great bargain. What are you planning to plant here?" Naslin's curiosity was piqued.

"Some common things, peaches, dates, and maybe some other sweet fruit," said Harold.

"Why do we have to rent a piece of land to grow Dun Dun peaches? Aren't there Dun Dun peaches everywhere in the rainforest? If you want to study Dun Dun peaches, can't you do it in the rainforest?" Naslin was puzzled. She thought Harold would plant some rare plants, just like the plants planted by other vitalists she saw in the Zen Garden.

"Wild Dun Dun peaches may not meet my requirements," Harold explained. "Wild fruits are generally small and sour. In my expectation, the yield and size of cultivated Dun Dun peaches will be larger and the taste will be sweeter. My research requires Dun Dun peaches with higher sugar content."

Naslin nodded, indicating that she understood: "I have seen some residents here planting Dun Dun peaches as potted plants. The Dun Dun peaches grown by those who grow them well are indeed big and sweet."

"Then do you know how many fruits a peach tree can produce at most?" Harold asked.

"About eight or nine?" Naslin said uncertainly, "The Dun Dun peaches I saw in the rain forest usually had four to six fruits, but many animals in the rain forest would eat Dun Dun peaches, so what I saw might not be accurate. Occasionally there are Dun Dun peaches that can bear ten fruits, but I've only seen them a few times."

Harold: "Is there a kind of peach that can produce ten fruits and has relatively hard flesh?"

Dun Dun peaches with soft flesh like nectarines are not suitable for his research. He must cultivate Dun Dun peaches that are genetically stable, prolific, sweet enough, and have a crisp taste.

"This..." Naslin was stunned by the question. There were Dun Dun peaches everywhere in the rainforest. You could see one every few steps. She had never observed it carefully, but there should be such Dun Dun peaches, right?

Naslin thought for a while and apologized, "I have tasted those very crispy and sweet Dun Dun peaches, but I can't remember where I picked them. There are not many Dun Dun peaches with this taste in the rain forest."

"It's okay, I can look for it slowly," Haroldt was not so disappointed.

He knew it was impossible to accomplish everything at once, so he was prepared for a protracted war.

"By the way, in addition to growing some plants, I also want to grow lilies. I heard that the death of elemental life forms may promote the death zone, so I plan to find a remote place near the city of Hua to build a farm. If an accident occurs, I can ask the forest ranger for help at any time," said Harold.

Nasrin: "Growing lizards? Is that your topic as well? Scholars' research is really diverse. Last year we even met someone who was raising slimes and sandworms.

...The death of elemental life forms leads to the creation of a death zone? There is such a saying, but no one knows if it is true. The cause of the death zone has always been a mystery. Moreover, the appearance of a death zone is a low-probability event. We will find a suitable place for you, but you have to build the house yourself. You can hire nearby residents, who are very experienced. "

Then, Nasrin said jokingly, "Neither of the two topics you're researching is bad, right? Next time if you have any requests, just say it directly. Don't beat around the bush and make me scare myself first."

Nasrin patted her chest and whispered, "I was so nervous." Then bubbles began to bubble up from the pot.

"The water is boiling," Nasrin said as she skillfully took out a small bag of dried mint from her bag, put a little into the wooden cup, and then added dried peaches, dried berries, some unknown plant roots, and a little pepper.

Naslin: "The ranger's special drink, Naslin's special blend, is perfect for drinking after a busy day. The fruits and plant stems of the rainforest will help you eliminate muscle soreness. Please use it!"

When Harold saw Nasrin adding pepper to the cup, he felt resistance in his heart.

He was so stupid, really. He only knew that Indians would add masala to milk tea, but he didn't expect that the Sumeru people would also add pepper to tea.

But his throat felt inappropriately sore and swollen when he smelled the water vapor and mint in the tea, and the uncomfortable feeling of being choked by the thick smoke also came up at this moment.

Harold stared at the small layer of pepper powder floating on the surface of the tea, one second, two seconds...

He blew on it, blowing most of the pepper powder onto the wall of the cup, cooling the water a little while preparing himself mentally.

Pick up the water and take a sip.

It was sour, sweet and had a hint of Chinese medicine. The water felt a little cool when it flowed into his throat, and his throat instantly felt a lot more comfortable.

If you ignore the slight peppery taste, it tastes really good.