Chapter 252 Castor Seeds
Bafang scratched his head, "Should I remember?"
"These are castor seeds." Meng Changqing said: "They were sent from the south two years ago. I originally wanted to try to see if they could be grown in Huangzhuang during the Chinese New Year, but before I had time to try, I came to Beishan County. .
When I collected it, you were right next to me, and you still held it in your hand and looked at it, just like you do now. ”
Bafang said embarrassedly: "Then I should remember.
Master, how do you grow this thing? Is it the same as beans? ”
"I'm not very sure either." Meng Changqing said cautiously. After all, she had never grown this thing herself. "I remember that there are a lot of castor seeds. I can try different planting methods this year to see which one grows better."
Bafang said: "I searched all over the warehouse and found that bag. It's not a lot, right?"
"After all, it is a seed from the south. It has never been grown here, and it is poisonous. When we tried planting, we didn't need to plant it in a large area, so that bag is enough."
"Is the juice poisonous?" Bafang asked.
"The seeds are poisonous." Meng Changqing turned to look at him, "Normal people will die if they eat more than a dozen seeds."
"Are you kidding?" Bafang couldn't hold the things in his hands.
When Chu Mufeng and Qi Renli heard this, they also stopped what they were doing and looked at Nazi.
"No kidding." Meng Changqing said: "Although this thing is poisonous, if it is developed well, its economic value is also very high."
As soon as these words came out, Qi Renli couldn't sit still. He had been in contact with Meng Changqing for a long time and could understand what she meant.
If you use this thing well, you can make a lot of money!
Qi Renli ran to the desk in three steps, held the seeds in Bafang's hand and looked at them carefully, "Sir, how can you make money from this poisonous thing?"
"The seeds can be used to extract oil, and the remaining oil cake can be used as fertilizer. I heard that the plant grows very fast, the roots can be used to make paper, and the leaves can be used to feed silkworms."
The more Qi Renli listened, the happier he became, "I always thought that silkworms could not be raised in a place like Liangzhou. If silkworms can eat its leaves, then it is not impossible to build a greenhouse to raise silkworms."
If you raise silkworms, you will have silk, which can be made into silk. Wouldn’t that make you money?
Qi Renli thought he had found a way to make money.
Speaking of raising silkworms, Meng Changqing remembered that there are also silkworms in the north, but they are different from mulberry silkworms. They mostly feed on oak leaves and are raised in the mountains.
There are probably silkworms on the mountains that are as long as the east and west sides of Beishan County.
"You may not be used to bringing silkworms from the south to the north, but you can give it a try." Meng Changqing added: "You can also send people to the mountains to look for them. There may be silkworms on the mountains, but they don't feed on mulberry leaves. If we ask people to conduct more surveys in surrounding areas, there may be people raising sericulture in the north. It would be easier to introduce sericulture technology from similar areas.”
Qi Renli couldn't help but nod his head. Now he had something to do, and he accomplished it, which would definitely benefit the people.
Qi Renli looked at the thing in his hand again. It was really a good treasure. Regardless of its own value for the time being, he would just talk about one of its leaves. If it were extended, he would find a way to make money.
"I don't know what the output of this thing is." Qi Renli began to think about this problem.
But Chu Mufeng, who had been hearing this all the time, had other questions to ask: "Mr. Meng, the seeds are poisonous, so is the oil squeezed from them non-toxic?"
"It's also poisonous," Meng Changqing said.
"What!" Qi Renli, who was caught in the excitement, trembled, "Can you still eat it?"
"No." Meng Changqing stood up, picked up the teapot next to him, and poured tea for the people next to the desk. "Theoretically, it's impossible. But it is said that eating a small amount of this oil has a laxative effect, and I have not seen it myself. The doctor has used it, so I’m not sure how effective it is.
However, castor oil has a lubricating effect and can also be used when making ink pads. Some people even try to add castor oil when washing their hair. It is said to be good for the hair. This plant has been cultivated in the south for many years. Mr. Qi, as a southerner, you should have easier access to it than me. ”
Qi Renli returned the seeds to Bafang, "To be honest, this is the first time I have heard of it, and the first time I have seen it."
"It's normal." Meng Changqing thought that Qi Renli had a certain understanding of the Four Treasures of the Study, but his understanding was not as deep as hers, so it was impossible to know which oils were better for making Indonesian food.
The conditions at his home are pretty good, and he has better oils for food and use, and he will not try oil extracted from poisonous substances.
In addition, he has been preparing for scientific examinations since he was a child, and his understanding of side things is very limited.
Meng Changqing said: "This thing did not grow on the land of Daliang, and I don't know when it was introduced to the southern cities of our country by whom. Although its crops grow well in the south, it has not been planted on a large scale because of its toxicity. However, most people plant a few plants in front of and behind their houses.
As for its future use in Beishan County, I have to wait until I plant it first. ”
Meng Changqing said to Bafang: "You can try using warm water to germinate castor seeds, but the temperature is too low now. Even if you want to germinate, it will take a while, so collect it first.
Then I will try sowing seeds directly and compare the effects of the two. ”
Seeing that Bafang had finished a cup of tea, Meng Changqing said, "Aren't you going back yet? Sister Jiang and the others must have been waiting for you."
"Oh, yes!" Bafang put down his cup and ran, bumping into Cheng Guang at the door.
Cheng Guang was caught off guard and was hit by someone. He covered his arm to see who it was, "Bafang? What's the rush?"
"Brother Cheng, I'm sorry, I have some unfinished business at the breeding room." He ran away as he spoke.
Cheng Guang looked at the open study door, then stood outside and knocked.
"Brother Cheng." Meng Changqing came out to greet him, "Come in and talk."
"Sir." Cheng Guang started to report as he walked in: "The captain asked me to tell you that among the new batch of people, many of them are women who came alone, so be careful. < br>
Also, there are not many houses left for the people to live temporarily. There are still two rows, which can only accommodate more than 70 families at most. ”
"I understand." Meng Changqing said: "Record the information of those people separately and mark it for me. As for the problem of not enough houses, I will find someone to step up the construction."
When building the resettlement houses, Meng Changqing also allocated a large area. A total of seven rows were built, each with 38 houses, which could temporarily house more than 260 family members.
At that time, she thought these houses were enough. After all, it was the first year, and most people wanted to see what others did in Beishan County before making a decision.
Coupled with the covert obstruction from other counties, it would be great if these houses can be filled.
But he didn't expect that Mao Chunfang would blatantly obstruct him, and he didn't expect that he would use such rogue tricks.
After going back and forth, more people came over.
Meng Changqing is happy to see this happen.
"Yes! I will continue to do things."
"Thank you very much."