Actually, it would be better to plant some medicinal herbs under the fruit trees, especially those that prefer shade and don't need much sunlight.
However, right now, the Red Flag Brigade is too poor.
They haven't even escaped the most basic poverty, let alone have the foundation to grow medicinal herbs.
Planting medicinal herbs isn't as simple as just scattering some seeds and waiting for them to grow.
Herbs are undoubtedly delicate plants, and wild herbs are usually found at relatively large intervals.
Besides common and easy-to-grow herbs like honeysuckle.
There are many medicinal herbs that can be grown here. Among the ones that Gu Yunyang can think of are red ginseng and codonopsis, which are used in large quantities and are relatively expensive.
In addition, there is the agarwood tree, which is very famous in Guangdong Province.
But those are all things of the future.
At least for now, the Red Flag Brigade does not meet the requirements.
“I know that sweet potatoes and fruit trees compete for nutrients. If you’re not careful and plant too many sweet potatoes, they might take away all the nutrients from the fruit trees, causing them to wither and die. So you have to pay attention to the density of the fruit trees and sweet potatoes.”
Gu Yunyang had already done his research, so he spoke fluently and confidently without any panic.
His calm demeanor speaks volumes.
As Gu Hanping and Chen Qijue listened, they both unconsciously felt that he was very trustworthy.
This is because the most difficult part of the sugar-making process has been confirmed to be true.
So, what else is there to worry about when it comes to farming?
These country folk, if they don't have the skills to make money, do they not even know how to farm?
Judging from their reactions, Gu Yunyang knew that they trusted what he had said.
This is the premise for doing things.
If your partner doesn't trust you, they will object to every single thing you say.
Such cooperation is unlikely to continue.
Right now, I've finished the sugar-making process myself.
This establishes the most basic level of trust, so that whatever they do next, even if they have some ideas in mind, they won't directly oppose it.
This is the foundation for getting things done.
After a few more successes, their self-confidence will grow stronger.
Gu Yunyang said, "Our Red Flag Brigade is surrounded by mountains, and sweet potatoes need to be exposed to more than six hours of sunlight every day."
Therefore, choose a south-facing mountain and plant more sweet potatoes there to ensure they get enough sunlight.
We can also plant some in the other directions.
In addition, I have already mailed letters asking friends to select some drought-resistant barley and wheat seeds for me.
We can plant some in the mountainous areas to the north, which will increase our brigade's grain production and ensure that our brigade members have more grain.
Gu Yunyang then explained his plan.
Gu Hanping was still a little puzzled: "Barley and wheat? I know about wheat, but we in Guangdong Province rarely grow wheat, so we have no experience. Besides, doesn't wheat need light? Rice definitely does."
Gu Yunyang smiled and said, "Barley and wheat don't actually need sunlight for photosynthesis. So, barley and wheat can even be grown indoors. Of course, our climate here is a subtropical monsoon climate, which is not very suitable for the growth of these two crops. My main hope is to cover up the raw materials of the sugar workshop so that no one can steal our technology in a short period of time."
Gu Hanping already knew some of what Gu Yunyang had said, especially about Cao Ying's actions, and he felt somewhat guilty.
So they didn't open their mouths.
Chen Qijue found it strange, but after thinking about it, who wouldn't want this way of making money?
The other brigades must be envious.
Just like how they had previously been envious of the brick factory of the Red Star Brigade.
Unfortunately, they had no clay here, and the commune also disagreed with them digging up the orchards because the area was surrounded by orchards.
More importantly, they lacked the technology to fire bricks.
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