Chapter 286
Team leader Su was also very happy about this. If they could really grow papaya successfully, it would prove that this variety was feasible for cultivation in their area and could be promoted and launched.
Thinking of this, Team Leader Su enthusiastically said, "I'll go and get some detailed advice for you on this, and try to get some samples back to try. I mainly want to see the seedlings they've already grown. If I can plant them directly from seedlings, that would be a better option, as it would optimize both the survival rate and the cost."
"Okay, Team Leader Su, I'll leave it to you to take care of it."
Since the time has not come yet for it to be implemented and no one knows how long it will take, there is no need for Su Miao and his father to return to Sujia Village. After saying goodbye to his second uncle, they stayed at home for one night and then returned to Yongcheng.
Team leader Su took this matter to heart and called them just over a week later.
It turned out that he contacted the department specializing in the promotion of "Sui Zhonghong" and obtained detailed planting information and samples.
He happily told Su Miao and the others, "If you're not busy lately and have some free time, come to the Agricultural Science Station right away!"
Because the sample had been on the road for several days, he was afraid that if he waited a few more days, it would affect the taste.
So, the next day Su Miao took his father back to Ning County. His second uncle also came after receiving their notice, arriving earlier than them.
The products sent over there were also carefully selected and the timing was calculated. Some of them were ripe when they arrived, while some were still relatively green. This made it easier for them to grasp the flavor of this variety at different stages of maturity.
There was a big box of papayas, and when it was finally time to open it, people from several offices gathered around, and a large group of people were enjoying the food.
"This ripe one is really sweet. I bought a bitter one on the street before. That one is not good and needs to be discarded."
"Hey! I'll open two of these green ones. Take a couple first, and then I'll make them sour."
"Sprinkle more chili powder!"
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Su Miao and his family tasted the papaya carefully and found that its taste and aroma were excellent, and it was more than enough to make shredded papaya.
"Everyone, take a look. This is a photo of mature Suizhonghong trees. There are about 180-200 trees per acre, and each tree produces 20-25 fruits. This is a truly bumper yield."
Taking the photo and looking at it, the short papaya tree was laden with fruits. Uncle Er exclaimed, "How can such a short tree have so many papayas? Is this the most amazing one, or are all of them like this?"
Team Leader Su showed them a few more photos of the experimental base. "Every plant looks like this. This variety is only 1.5 to 1.8 meters tall, so the initial vegetative period is short, harvesting is early, and harvesting is also convenient because you don't have to climb so high. New varieties are now being developed in this direction."
Second Uncle exclaimed in admiration, "Oh my god, this is science! Those tall, fruit-less ones we grow in the village can't compare to this. Just pull them out."
Su Miao asked about some planting data in detail.
Team Leader Su answered all the questions one by one: "Currently, we can basically achieve a yield of 2,500-3,000 kilograms per mu, and some have even reached 5,000 kilograms. And I've inquired for you. The base has seedlings for promotion. If you can buy some seedlings and plant them here, you can save the previous three or four months of seedling cultivation. The current month is also suitable for planting. The temperature and sunlight are sufficient. As long as the humidity is maintained, you can harvest the first batch in six months."
"Team Leader Su, can we buy seedlings? What procedures are required and how much does it cost?" Su Miao asked anxiously.
"These seedlings are currently not cultivated in private gardens; they are produced at the research institute's base. We need the help of the local agricultural science station to apply for their purchase. Each seedling costs one yuan, and that's just the price of the seedling. We need them to pack it properly and find a truck to ship it over, and that's an additional shipping fee."
The shipping fee is not calculated based on the number of seedlings. It’s 100 yuan per truck, even if it’s not full. This cost is still quite high. I don’t know if you can accept it.”
Su Miao did some calculations in his mind. Assuming there were 200 plants per acre, and his second uncle said the land was 4 acres, that would be 800 yuan plus 100 yuan in shipping costs, a total of 900 yuan. Adding the land cost and labor cost, it was actually a reasonable investment.
"Uncle, Dad, what do you think?"
Su Yuanzheng whispered, "I don't think this amount of money is that big. It's not even as expensive as a TV. I think I can give it a try. If it really works, it will benefit the development of the workshop a lot."
After seeing the photos of the finished tree, Uncle Er's face was flushed with excitement: "Miao Miao! This tree is really great. Even if you don't want to plant it now, I, Uncle Er, want to try it myself!"
"Team Leader Su, this cost is acceptable to us. Could the Agricultural Science Station help us apply for the purchase of a batch of papaya seedlings?"
Team leader Su found a piece of paper and a pen and gave them a rough calculation: "You have 4 mu of land. Normally, you should plant 200 papayas per mu. However, papaya seedlings will be damaged during transportation and planting, and not all of them will survive. So I suggest ordering 20 more papayas per mu so that if there are any losses, they can be replanted.
So the total number is 880 plants, plus the shipping fee is 980. If you think there is no problem, I will help you apply. At that time, you have to remit the money to them first, and then they will arrange the shipment.
But don't worry, it's a formal unit and they won't run away with the money.
Oh right! Are you guys going back to the village soon? I'll go with you and take a look at that piece of land. Let's take advantage of this free time to prepare the land. The sooner we can plant the seedlings once they arrive, the better."
Team leader Su wrote the report as fast as Su Yuanzheng ate. He submitted it in one go, then rode his bicycle into the village with the Su family to check out the land.
This piece of land was previously used to grow vegetables for sale, and it was only completely vacated last week. Team leader Su went over and carefully looked at the soil, the sunlight, and the surrounding water sources, and nodded with satisfaction.
"Great! Very nice. It faces the sun and has plenty of sunlight. There's a hill behind it to protect us from the wind. There's a stream over there, so it'll be easy to get wet."
He took out his notebook and asked Su Miao, "Who will be responsible for planting and management? I have compiled a lot of planting requirements, I need to study them."
Su Miao pulled on his second uncle's sleeve and said, "My second uncle is in charge of the management."
"Old comrade, I'll come to your house later and give you a copy of these notes. They describe garden preparation before planting, row spacing, soil management, and so on. Everything must be done scientifically. Let's work together to achieve a good harvest!"
"Ah! Copy... copy notes? Sure! I can do it! I can definitely do it!"
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