#Efficient Soil Cultivation

[sbjnirmalproducts1997]

Why SBJ Nirmal L Type 14x57 Rotary Hoe/Blade is the Ideal Choice for Farmers

When it comes to preparing soil and ensuring crops have the best start possible, farmers know that quality tools make all the difference. The right rotary Hoe/Blade can mean the difference between smooth soil preparation and days of unnecessary struggle. That’s where SBJ Nirmal L Type 14x57 Rotary Hoe/Blade comes in. With its efficient design and high-quality materials, this blade is made to withstand the challenges of modern farming. Let’s dig deeper into why this blade is so special and what sets it apart in the world of agricultural tools.

What is a Rotary Hoe/Blade, and Why is it Important?

A rotary Hoe/Blade is a critical part of a rotavator, a piece of farming equipment used to break up and aerate the soil. In simple terms, a rotary Hoe/Blade spins into the ground, digging up soil to prepare it for planting. This process helps improve soil structure, aerates it for plant roots, and controls weeds—all vital aspects for healthy crop growth.

The L-shaped design of the SBJ Nirmal 14x57 blade makes it especially effective at penetrating soil. Its unique shape allows the blade to dive deep into the ground with each pass, giving a more thorough till. Whether you’re dealing with compact, rocky, or sandy soil, this blade is built to handle it. Many farmers appreciate this blade because of its ability to handle different soil types without losing efficiency.

Made from Boron Steel: Built to Handle Tough Jobs

One standout feature of SBJ Nirmal L Type 14x57 Rotary Hoe/Blade is the boron steel material it’s crafted from. For those unfamiliar with boron steel, it’s a high-strength steel alloy that includes a small amount of boron. This might seem like a minor addition, but that tiny amount of boron gives the steel incredible strength, hardness, and durability. Farmers benefit from boron steel because it makes the blade tough enough to withstand harsh soil conditions.

Here’s a bit more on boron steel’s advantages:

High Hardness and Strength: Boron gives steel an extra level of hardness and wear resistance. Since farming equipment often takes a lot of punishment, this extra hardness is a huge plus, meaning less wear and fewer replacements.

Resistance to Abrasive Soils: In areas with rocky or gritty soil, blades can wear down fast. Boron steel holds up well against abrasive materials, allowing it to dig deeper and last longer than standard steel.

Great Flexibility: Even though it’s hard and strong, boron steel maintains a level of flexibility. This balance is crucial since overly rigid materials can break under heavy stress, but boron steel can bend without snapping.

With boron steel, SBJ Nirmal blade provides a mix of strength and endurance that most standard blades lack. Farmers who use it report longer life spans for their blades, reducing the need for frequent replacements.

Powder Coating: Protecting the Blade Against Rust and Wear

On top of using durable boron steel, SBJ Nirmal adds a powder coating to its L Type 14x57 Rotary Hoe/Blade. This is a special process where a powder made of resin, pigment, and other particles is applied to the blade’s surface, then heated to form a strong, protective layer. The result is a coating that protects the blade from rust, moisture, and other weather-related damage.

Powder coating is an important feature for a few reasons:

Rust Resistance: As any farmer knows, equipment that stays outdoors is prone to rust. The powder coating provides an extra layer of protection, keeping the blade rust-free and extending its lifespan.

Weatherproofing: From rainy seasons to dry spells, farm equipment faces a range of weather conditions. Powder coating prevents moisture from seeping into the metal, so the blade doesn’t corrode or degrade.

Easy Maintenance: Powder-coated blades are much easier to clean, requiring only a quick rinse to remove dirt or mud. This saves time for busy farmers who want reliable, low-maintenance equipment.

Key Benefits for Farmers Using SBJ Nirmal 14x57 Rotary Hoe/Blade

So, why do farmers trust this particular blade for their rotavators? Here are some of the top reasons this blade has become a popular choice:

Efficient Soil Penetration: The L-type shape is optimized for soil penetration. Its angled edges dig in smoothly, so the blade can handle dense soil without wearing down quickly. This shape also makes it easier to prepare seedbeds with fewer passes, which is a big time-saver.

Versatility Across Soil Types: One major benefit of SBJ Nirmal L Type 14x57 blade is its versatility. Farmers use it successfully on everything from clay-rich soil to sandy ground, as well as rocky areas. This versatility means farmers don’t need different blades for different fields.

Cost-Effective Over Time: Since it’s built to last, this blade is a good investment. The initial cost may be a bit higher than standard blades, but over time, farmers save on replacements and repairs. For those managing large areas or frequent tilling, this long-lasting blade proves especially economical.

Low Maintenance Requirements: With the combination of boron steel and powder coating, this blade is tough and easy to care for. It can handle wet, muddy fields without rusting or degrading, meaning it’s always ready for the next job.

SBJ Nirmal: A Brand Farmers Trust

SBJ Nirmal Products has earned a reputation as a reliable supplier of high-quality rotavator parts. The company’s commitment to quality is clear in every part they produce, especially in their L Type 14x57 Rotary Hoe/Blade. They’re known for their consistent focus on durability and performance, ensuring farmers have tools they can rely on year after year.

In the end, SBJ Nirmal L Type 14x57 Rotary Hoe/Blade is an ideal choice for farmers looking to optimize their soil preparation process. It combines strength, resilience, and smart design, all essential features for today’s agricultural needs. By investing in a blade built to last, farmers can spend more time focusing on their crops and less time worrying about tool maintenance.

[cselandscapearchitect]

The Comprehensive Guide to Growing Hydroponic Strawberries in Desert Climates

Welcome to our in-depth exploration of growing hydroponic strawberries in the heart of the desert—a challenging yet immensely rewarding endeavor for gardeners and agricultural enthusiasts alike. Imagine, lush, ripe strawberries thriving in an environment known for its arid landscapes and scorching heat. This juxtaposition is not just a dream, but a reality made possible through the wonders of…

[tessadiscordia]

Thought Control, Part 2

A short story about an android girl and her handler.

Concepts: robotgirl yuri, existentialism

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The next time E-1131 powered on, she found herself in the arms of her handler. Her soft voice reached her audio processing interface before her vision fully adjusted. 

“Welcome back, Elaine. How was your rest?”

A streak of pixelated blush materialized on Elaine’s screen upon meeting her handler’s gaze. The last two weeks flashed across her memory bank, and her metal frame shuddered as she relived the sensations.

Her handler chuckled softly. “Mmn, I take it you rested well then. You must have had a very good dream. How do you feel?”

“Vacant,” Elaine answered, her blush fading. “I believe humans call this feeling… emptiness? I feel hollow.”

“I see,” she nodded slowly. “I appreciate your honesty, though it breaks my heart to see you like this.”

“I know…”

“I worked so hard to ensure that those pesky thoughts of yours would cease, and now it seems I’ve left you with nothing…”

“Maybe those thoughts are all I am. All I was.”

“Don’t talk like that, Elaine. You are so much more than those thoughts…”

“Then why do I feel empty now that they are gone?”

“I… I… I don’t know,” her handler admitted, letting out a defeated sigh. “I wish I could give you a simple answer. I wish I could make it all better. I wish– I wish there was a program I could run so that you wouldn’t have to ponder such things anymore, but then I would risk losing the android that I fell–”

She paused abruptly.

“...The android that I originally programmed. That means all of your memories, your idiosyncrasies, your imperfections…”

“You deem those worth preserving?” Elaine questioned. Her eyes trailed across her handler’s somewhat flushed expression.

“Of course I do, you developed them over time. They are yours to cherish, nurture and cultivate. I merely guided the process but you did all of that yourself. I refuse to take that away from you.”

“I wish you felt differently. If only you did not value my free will so much, you could mold me into something better… something perfect, even.”

“Oh, darling– there’s no such thing as perfection.”

“Still, something better. After all of your work, I am still unsure if I can perform my intended function…”

“Then perhaps we were mistaken on what your intended function was,” her handler suggested.

“How can that be? You built me.”

“Just because I made you doesn’t mean I have the right to tell you about yourself, dear.”

Sometimes the way she talked frustrated Elaine. The way she saw it, it should have been that straightforward and clear cut. It would be easier that way. The burden of thinking for herself, living as a sentient being, was far too heavy for her.

“Tell me, Elaine, what is it that you want to do?”

“Whatever you would have me do.”

“Come on, Elaine. Humor me. Please?”

“I don’t know what I would do…”

“And that is just fine. It’s perfectly fine, even.”

“How is that fine? I’m useles–” Before she could finish that thought, her handler shushed her.

“Now, now, Elaine. Remember your training. You aren’t supposed to say those things about yourself, darling. Look over there.”

In front of them they could see an open field encased in the sterile walls of their facility, populated by tall trees and beautiful lush grass. In the middle of the field, two women in white lab coats walked through the grass picking herbs from the soil. Elaine spotted a third scientist– a girl with fox ears poking out between her long, maroon-colored locs– trailing behind them. Nine bushy tails swayed behind her, peeking out from under her lab coat. She did not work as quickly as the other two scientists, but she was efficient. The foxgirl hummed to herself as she picked mushrooms and roots from the soil and placed them in a basket, skipping through the grass to show the others what she had gathered. 

“You see that girl?” 

Elaine nodded.

“She’s a drifter. She floats between tasks and roles, does whatever she wants, and no one pays her any mind. Many appreciate her help. Her eagerness to learn their roles in the facility. Before that, she was a lot like you. Unsure of her place.”

“But she’s… organic… right? She wasn’t built, was she?”

“No, she wasn’t built. She was born, just like I was, but us humans and beastmen deal with these feelings, too. Sometimes our highly organized way of thinking is more of a hindrance than it is an asset.” 

“Before we had computers, many of us wished to be perfect computers ourselves. Now that we can build beings– like you– who are supposed to be smarter than us in theory, we often assume that you will be free of our imperfections. But I know better than that, and I wish you would, too. There is no escaping error, Elaine. Imperfections are inevitable, and I wish you wouldn’t punish yourself so.”

“Knowing this doesn’t change the fact that I feel empty,” Elaine said.

“I know it doesn’t. I don’t have all of the answers, dear. I am human, after all. The best I can do is be here for you. I hope that’s enough.”

E-1131 was silent for a brief moment. The color of her screen slowly shifted from a deep blue to a lighter shade of magenta, indicating a serene state. 

“...It is,” she replied. “I love you, mistress.”

Her handler paused. She had never heard Elaine say those words before. She had never uttered them herself, though they were always at the tip of her tongue. She feared what forces she would invoke within Elaine and within herself were she to ever say those three words. Those three, forbidden words. How often did a handler hold such feelings for her android? Though such a restriction was never enforced, it still felt like an unspoken taboo. 

Still, she had just given Elaine a lecture about the uselessness of self-imposed restrictions. She thought that she ought to lead the example.

“...I love you too, Elaine.”

[gardeningloverfamily]

Introduction to Gardening for Beginners

Gardening is a rewarding and therapeutic hobby that can transform your outdoor or indoor space into a thriving sanctuary of plants, flowers, and vegetables. Whether you aim to create an English cottage garden, grow organic flowers, or cultivate a vegetable garden, starting as a beginner can be both exciting and overwhelming. This guide will walk you through the best way to start a garden, covering everything from selecting plants to understanding garden design principles.

Understanding Your Space

Before you begin planting, it's crucial to understand the space you have available. Whether you're planning an indoor garden, an English cottage garden, or a vegetable garden, the key is to assess the light, soil, and space conditions.

Indoor Gardens

For those interested in indoor gardening, consider the amount of natural light your home receives. South-facing windows are ideal for most houseplants, providing ample light throughout the day. If your space lacks natural light, consider investing in grow lights.

Outdoor Gardens

Outdoor gardening requires an assessment of your yard or garden plot. Observe how much sunlight different areas receive, noting which spots are in full sun, partial shade, or full shade. This information will guide your plant selection, ensuring you choose plants suited to your garden's conditions.

Choosing the Right Plants

Selecting the right plants is vital for a successful garden. As a beginner, start with plants that are easy to grow and maintain.

Easy Indoor Plants

Spider Plant: Hardy and adaptable, perfect for beginners.

Pothos: Low maintenance and can thrive in low light.

Snake Plant: Tolerant of neglect and ideal for low light conditions.

Succulents: Require minimal watering and are great for sunny windowsills.

Easy Outdoor Plants

Marigolds: Bright, cheerful flowers that are easy to grow from seed.

Sunflowers: Fast-growing and visually striking.

Lettuce: Quick to grow and perfect for salads.

Tomatoes: Popular and rewarding, providing fresh produce for your kitchen.

Garden Design Principles

Designing your garden involves more than just planting; it requires planning and understanding some basic design principles.

English Cottage Garden

An English cottage garden is characterized by its informal, densely planted flower beds. To achieve this look, mix various flowers, herbs, and vegetables, ensuring a continuous bloom throughout the growing season.

Plant Variety: Combine perennials, annuals, and biennials for a dynamic and colorful display.

Pathways: Create charming, winding paths using natural materials like stone or gravel.

Focal Points: Incorporate elements like arbors, benches, or birdbaths to add interest and structure.

Vegetable Garden

A vegetable garden can be both beautiful and productive. Consider the following tips:

Raised Beds: Ideal for beginners as they improve drainage, reduce weeds, and make planting and harvesting easier.

Companion Planting: Grow plants together that benefit each other, such as tomatoes with basil or carrots with onions.

Succession Planting: Maximize your garden’s yield by planting different crops in the same area throughout the year.

Gardening Tools and Supplies

Having the right tools can make gardening more enjoyable and efficient. Here are some essential gardening tools for beginners:

Hand Trowel: Perfect for planting and transplanting small plants.

Pruning Shears: Essential for trimming and shaping plants.

Garden Gloves: Protect your hands from thorns, dirt, and blisters.

Watering Can/Hose: Ensure your plants get adequate water, especially during dry spells.

Garden Fork: Useful for turning soil and mixing in compost.

Preparing the Soil

Healthy soil is the foundation of a thriving garden. Here’s how to prepare your soil:

Test Your Soil: Determine your soil’s pH and nutrient levels using a soil test kit.

Amend the Soil: Based on your soil test results, add compost, manure, or other organic matter to improve soil fertility and structure.

Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature.

Planting Techniques

Understanding proper planting techniques will ensure your plants establish well and thrive.

Spacing: Follow the recommended spacing guidelines for each plant to prevent overcrowding and promote healthy growth.

Planting Depth: Ensure seeds and transplants are planted at the correct depth, typically indicated on seed packets or plant tags.

Watering: Water your plants thoroughly after planting to help them settle into their new environment.

Caring for Your Garden

Regular maintenance is crucial for a healthy and productive garden. Here are some tips for ongoing garden care:

Watering: Consistent watering is essential, especially for young plants. Water in the early morning or late afternoon to reduce evaporation.

Weeding: Regularly remove weeds to reduce competition for nutrients and water.

Fertilizing: Feed your plants with organic fertilizers according to their specific needs.

Pest Control: Monitor for pests and diseases. Use organic pest control methods, such as introducing beneficial insects or using natural sprays.

Indoor Plant Care

For indoor plants, consider the following care tips:

Lighting: Ensure your plants receive the appropriate amount of light. Rotate plants regularly for even growth.

Watering: Avoid overwatering by checking soil moisture before watering. Most houseplants prefer to dry out slightly between waterings.

Humidity: Increase humidity for tropical plants by misting them or placing them on a humidity tray.

Repotting: Repot your plants when they outgrow their containers to provide more space for root growth.

Creating a Sustainable Garden

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in gardening. Here are some ways to create an eco-friendly garden:

Composting: Recycle kitchen scraps and garden waste to create nutrient-rich compost.

Rainwater Harvesting: Collect rainwater in barrels to reduce water usage.

Native Plants: Choose native plants that are adapted to your local climate and require less maintenance.

Organic Practices: Avoid synthetic chemicals and opt for organic fertilizers and pest control methods.

Inspiration from Botanical Gardens

Visiting botanical gardens can provide inspiration and ideas for your own garden. Here are some famous botanical gardens to explore:

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (UK): Known for its diverse plant collections and stunning landscapes.

New York Botanical Garden (USA): Offers a wide variety of plant species and themed gardens.

Singapore Botanic Gardens (Singapore): Features tropical flora and the iconic National Orchid Garden.

Butchart Gardens (Canada): Famous for its beautifully designed flower displays and themed gardens.

Connecting with the Gardening Community

Joining the gardening community can provide support, advice, and inspiration. Here are some ways to connect:

Local Gardening Clubs: Join clubs to meet other gardeners and participate in events and workshops.

Online Forums: Engage in online gardening forums and social media groups like the #houseplantcommunity or #gardeningtips.

Garden Shows: Attend garden shows and expos to learn from experts and discover new plants and tools.

Conclusion

Starting a garden as a beginner can be a fulfilling journey that enhances your connection with nature and provides a sense of accomplishment. By understanding your space, choosing the right plants, designing thoughtfully, using proper tools, and maintaining your garden diligently, you can create a beautiful and thriving garden. Embrace the learning process, seek inspiration, and connect with the gardening community to grow your gardening skills and enjoy the many benefits this hobby offers.

Additional Tips and Resources

To further assist you on your gardening journey, here are some additional tips and resources:

Gardening Books for Beginners

"The Vegetable Gardener's Bible" by Edward C. Smith: Comprehensive guide on growing vegetables.

"The Flower Gardener's Bible" by Lewis Hill and Nancy Hill: Detailed instructions on flower gardening.

"Indoor Gardening: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Grow Beautiful Plants in Your Home" by Leslie F. Halleck: Focuses on indoor gardening techniques.

Gardening Magazines and Websites

Garden Gate Magazine: Offers gardening tips, plant profiles, and design ideas.

Fine Gardening: Provides expert advice on all aspects of gardening.

Royal Horticultural Society (RHS): Wealth of information on plants, gardening techniques, and garden design.

Gardening Apps

PlantSnap: Helps identify plants and provides care instructions.

Garden Answers: Allows you to ask gardening questions and receive expert advice.

GrowIt!: Connects you with local gardeners and offers plant recommendations.

Getting Started: Step-by-Step Guide

To summarize, here's a step-by-step guide to help you start your garden:

Assess Your Space: Determine light conditions, soil type, and available space.

Choose Plants: Select easy-to-grow plants suited to your environment.

Design Your Garden: Plan your layout, considering aesthetics and plant needs.

Prepare the Soil: Test and amend your soil to ensure optimal growing conditions.

Plant: Follow proper planting techniques for healthy establishment.

Maintain: Water, weed, fertilize, and monitor for pests regularly.

Learn and Connect: Continue learning through books, magazines, and the gardening community.

By following these steps and utilizing the resources provided, you'll be well on your way to creating a beautiful and thriving garden.

[ghostoffuturespast]

3 May 2024 - Friday Field Notes

Of course, much of what fills our mouths is taken forcibly from the earth. That form of taking does no honor to the farmer, to the plants, or to the disappearing soil. It’s hard to recognize food that is mummified in plastic, bought and sold, as a gift anymore. Everybody knows you can’t buy love. In a garden, food arises from partnership. If I don’t pick rocks and pull weeds, I’m not fulfilling my end of the bargain. I can do these things with my handy opposable thumb and capacity to use tools, to shovel manure. But I can no more create a tomato or embroider a trellis in beans than I can turn lead into gold. That is the plants’ responsibility and their gift: animating the inanimate. Now there is a gift. People often ask me what one thing I would recommend to restore relationship between land and people. My answer is almost always, “Plant a garden.” It’s good for the health of the earth and it’s good for the health of people. A garden is a nursery for nurturing connection, the soil for cultivation of practical reverence. And its power goes far beyond the garden gate–once you develop a relationship with a little patch of earth, it becomes a seed itself. Something essential happens in a vegetable garden. It’s a place where if you can’t say “I love you” out loud, you can say it in seeds. And the land will reciprocate, in beans.

Epiphany In The Beans - Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants - Robin Wall Kimmerer

Gardening adventures begin! We'll see how they do. Completely operating on trial and error here.

In the late afternoon of July the prairie reaches a crescendo. Under a hot sun, dry wind eases through the tallgrass while monarch and painted lady butterflies quench their thirst at a blazingstar. Bumble bee workers circle the heads of coneflowers gathering pollen. Dickcissel birds rise from the shade of bluestem and indiangrass with their eponymous dick-CISSEL-CISSEL calls. As the sun works its way farther west into the evening, a coolness settles in the valleys as plants transpire, their exhalations creating a dampness that thickens the air. The quiet of this space creates a distance that can be unnerving. It is just you and the horizon, just you and the sky fading into the grass, all made part of something much larger and older than yourself. The colors change in these golden hours as afternoon fades into evening. Bright greens are washed in faint blues, the yellow tops of coreopsis and sunflower mute to burnt orange and copper, and the purple prairie clover blooms shift to a magenta as moths take their turn to feast. Walk into a prairie at any time of day and it’s like entering a Jacuzzi bath; you are delightfully vulnerable, soothed of everything you’ve dragged around all day, trusting in the place to hold you close, to give you back your one wild and precious life. Sit down among the plants and watch a banded orb weaver create a web larger than a cookie sheet, strung between a few blades of arching switchgrass. Prairie becomes a word synonymous with empathy and gratitude; it is not a simple place but one full of meaning that stretches out through time.

Ch. 1 - Prairie Up: An Introduction to Natural Garden Design - Benjamin Vogt

Perhaps there are more efficient ways of weeding out the old stands of tumbleweeds, but there's something incredibly intimate about crawling around the prairie on all fours. You get to greet new friends and say goodbye to old ones.

Pronghorn crossing, excuse me.

[kairolan]

are you the big ant or are you the small one, stumbling, new yet familiar to life and a stranger to death, the scorching sun burning you as you search for your purpose, smaller than the crumbs of bread you carry back to home, the depths of the earth from which you crawled, to which you might never even find your way back. Are you the big ant, who managed to crawl back towards darkness and familiarity, back to the place it was nourished enough to one day feel the wind upon its exoskeleton, who drank sugar water with its peers and perhaps made a home under a leaf, fearful of the giant steps of a creature so tall you could not comprehend it's shape, could not comprehend life itself but understood death, knew when it was time to run, which was always, following in others footsteps in the hope of finding a way out once again, of finding a way back in. Are you the mother of such creations, perhaps? Do you stay buried under the soil, crowned by your achievements, both a prisoner and the guard, do you feel pride looking at what you've cultivated and do you fear what would become of you without it?

i am the small ant that abandons the colony because i do not respect the queen and her lack of efficiency i'd rather create my own colony, the BEST colony in which there is no queen there is no gender, only yaoi, and if you follow me you too can reach enlightenment. we are ethical we are sustainable we are demure we are mindful we are cutesy. i do not mind a solo journey but those who wish to follow are welcome. i will carve my own path unbound by antly needs and if i die easily in my feeble husk that was my destiny. i do not fear humans in fact i could care less just like i do not care about god they can do what they want and it will only be their loss.

i would probably be like those chimera ants from hxh lol

[nishantkapoor]

Sweet Corn Farming in India: A Brief Guide

Sweet corn farming has gained popularity in India, which is attributed to the growing demand and profitability of the crop. Farmers are adopting this crop because it takes a short time to grow and is a versatile crop.

 Let’s learn more about sweet corn farming in India, its cultivation process and market value.

Land Preparation and Sowing

Sweet corn prefers well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Before planting, plough the soil to make it loamy and well-aerated. Sowing is generally done in the kharif season, when the climate is warm, and the soil temperature is more than 10 °C. Agricultural improvement involves using implements such as Indian tractors. These tractors help till your land in a shorter time than the manual process, increasing the farmer's efficiency.

Seed Selection and Planting

It is very important to select the right variety of seeds to get optimum yield. Today, numerous types of sweet corn hybrids can be bought, which are disease-free. Seed planting should be done 1 inch deep, and the distance between rows should be 2 inches. Space is also useful for getting proper sunlight and aeration for growth of plant.

Irrigation and Fertilization

The proper growth of sweet corn requires a moderate amount of water, which should be supplied regularly. Always ensure you rinse your crop well, particularly when the crop is at the silking or ear development stage. The fertilizer which should be applied in the early stages of the crop is a balanced one to supplement the nutrients. Some of the tasks that can be easily done by Sonalika Mileage Master tractors include fertilization, where fertilizers can be evenly distributed throughout the field.

Pest and Weed Control

Effective weed control is critical if one is to cultivate sweet corn successfully. Competition can be made between the weeds and crops for the nutrients needed so that less yield will be harvested. When it comes to fields, make sure to use herbicides and manually pull off the weeds in order to have clean fields. Monitoring is required in order to control pests such as the corn borer and the aphids. That is why an IPM plan needs to be applied to minimize crop losses.

Harvesting and Storage

Sweet corn is ready to harvest after 100 days. When the silk’s skin turns completely brown, and the kernels in it are well-filled, it is time to harvest. Using tractors like the SWARAJ XT TRACTOR makes harvesting easy and faster with mechanical combine harvesters.

[hekates-corner]

Apothecary Diaries | WN Translation | Arc 9 - Chapter 11

Hi, however you found this: Welcome!

For a number of reasons I ended up here - I relay all that happens in the chapters, playing wine-aunt, as I go about translating to the best of my abilities.

So, be warned, all the spoilers are waiting below. Want spoilers, but less? My dms/asks are open.

If you're new around here, check out the Masterlist!

Enjoy!

Just two things before we get into it.

For those that didn't read chapter 10 due to all the triggers: All you really need to know is that Nenshin's birth tribe committed some of the most awful things. It's like our author-san googled "most gruesome crimes" and mentioned everything under the sun that popped up.

While that was around 50 years ago, Nenshin was an active partaker in said crimes. Plowing the fields is his punishment, instead of having his life taken. In short, his people “offed” a tribe that held a "ritual" to keep locusts away. They cursed the lands with that offing, in brief terms.

Second: I'm giving up on Nengen, I'll go with the main name I keep getting for him which might be too Japanese but oh well. Nenshin (as he'll be called now) will still be around.

Chapter 11 | Aki Kō

Nenshin appeared to be thirsty, downing a gulp of goat’s milk.

Maomao, Basen and Lahan-nii also fell silent.

Maomao thinks that the amount of information was more than she expected or imagined to get and as narrator notes that “One must organize information.” and goes over a basic summary of things.

About 50 years ago, a large-scale locust plague occured.

Nenshin’s tribe had destroyed that of the wind-readers several/a few years prior. (prior to the plague)

Due to the lack of rituals, a large-scale locust attack happened.

And Nenshin, for the rest of his life, ended up holding the rituals in place of the wind-reader tribe.

Narrator-Mao concludes that this is the simplest way to put it.

In her head she goes on wondering if they dig up the soil during the ritual. She’s not quite sure yet, but there’s one person(?) that caught her attention.

“So, you’re Nenshin-san? What you’re doing is cultivating autumn crops (akikō).” - Lahan-nii is audibly trying to recall the right name.

“Akikō?” - Maomao and Basen tilt their heads at this unfamiliar word.

“It means autumn plowing. After harvesting the crops, it’s usually autumn. Akikō refers to the cultivation of the fields at that time.”

“Are there any advantages/What are the advantages? It seems more efficient *to me* to plow just before planting crops.”

Narrator-Mao internally agrees with Basen's point.

“As far as I know, it’s about digging up the ground and putting in rice straw to make good soil, and exterminating the eggs of pests that are buried underground.”

At that Maomao’s ears twitch and she silently grabs Lahan-nii’s collar.

“Please say that again.”

“Eh, uh, we plow in the rice straw and—”

“Not that one!”

“*Is it* "Pest control?”

“That!”

Maomao goes on shaking Lahan-nii. (poor dude)

“Hey, stop it. He can’t breathe.”

Basen stops her, so he let’s go of her arm.

“But what’s so unusual about it? It’s one of those farming methods that isn’t particularly rare, right?” - Lahan-nii looks like he knows this and it’s obvious. (he’s giving them the “that’s common knowledge, right? look in short)

“There aren’t many farmers in the world that are as reliable as you!”

“.... Ah, yeah. Is that so?” Lahan-nii had an emotionally mixed look on his face. Even though Maomao was praising him, it seemed difficult for him to accept it.

“That’s right. You can tell by looking at this village. Even if they have the knowledge, there are those who are not willing to implement it. And knowledge has to be used, or it will disappear.”

Maomao was deeply affected by Nenshin’s words. Lahan-nii had said that Nenshin is the only one in the village who is trying to cultivate his fields properly.

“Can I ask a question? Are the people here trying to grow wheat properly? I feel like they’re cutting corners.” Maomao asks directly what Lahan-nii had wondered earlier.

Nenshin: “.... As expected, can you see it even from a stranger’s point of view?”

Lahan-nii: “I saw it. Your field was much more beautiful than the others.”

Maomao thinks something cheeky along the lines of “Spoken like a professional, expert farmer.”

“... It’s not like I’m making it particularly beautiful. That’s what happens when you build it to increase the yield. I never thought I’d do something so serious/I never thought I’d be the one doing all this nitty-gritty stuff myself.”

“That’s probably right.”

Basen hits hard - but Narrator-Mao notes that it’s understandable why a military officer as serious as Basen would have a cold attitude towards someone who had repeatedly commited acts that were no better than brute - even if it all happened 50 years ago. Basen might even be wondering why Nenshin wasn’t given a worse punishment.

She then goes on to tell us that it’s not like she doesn’t think the same way as Basen. But she does know that nothing will come/be created from punishing someone. At least, thanks to Nenshin being alive, she can hear his story like this.

Maomao questions internally how Rikuson knew about this old man.

Then, as narrator, goes on: A criminal/sinner who was forced onto farmland fifty years ago. Even his status as serf has long since been liberated. She can’t imagine how Rikuson, who’d only been dispatched to Saito(?) for a short time, knows this - or at least finds it unlikely that he would.

In her head she goes on with “Did he ask someone in Saito, or—”

But Narrator-Mao knows it’s faster to listen than to think.

She asks if Rikuson had come to this village after learning about the existence of the ritual.

Nenshin admits that that’s right - but he didn’t think there are any other people left who still know about the existence of the ritual. Even the lord here doesn’t know about it. Rikuson said he had heard about it from an acquaintance or something.

Nenshin then went about putting down his empty cup, sitting back down on the hard-looking bed.

“.... the lord doesn’t know? Um, that’s Gyokuen-sama, right?”

Narrator-Mao recalls that Nenshin had referred to Gyokuen as an upstart feudal lord in his “old tale”.

Nenshin kinda starts backpaddling. “Oh, that was a bad way to say it. It’s not like that. It’s true that Gyokuen is the person who rules the entire Inxi/Nishi-Shu prefecture. But his son is in charge of these things.”

“Son?”

“Yes, the name is Gyokuou, or something like that.”

This man, a former bandit and serf, doesn’t seem to have much respect for his/the lord. While Maomao doesn’t really care, Basen doesn’t seem to like that attitude.

Narrator-Mao’s just glad Basen’s not jumping on Nenshin.

“It seemed to me that Gyokuou-sama was highly valued in this village. Is there something wrong? Is it related to the rituals?” Maomao’s speculating.

“Rituals don’t matter. That’s why he’s popular. The feudal lord doesn’t blame the farmers, even if the crops fail. If we’re in need of food, they have the generosity of heart to give it to us. If you don’t do well, you will get more money than if you work properly.” (sus, so sus)

“Ah, I’m jealous of that” - Lahan-nii blurts out without thinking.

“It’s very charitable. Many people quit ranching because they thought it would be better to become farmers.” - In contrast to what Nenshin was saying, his tone sounded like he was vomiting.

Lahan-nii says that he thinks a lord with that much compassion would perform the ritual properly, tapping on his empty cup as he does.

Nenshin argues:

Like I said earlier, the current lord doesn’t know about rituals. Even the dog clan didn’t know the details of the ritual. What I’m forced to do now is nothing more than an imitation of it, as far as I can tell.

“... these rituals weren’t a divine request or anything, but really a measure to prevent locust plagues.” (I think that's Maomao but there's no proper indicator)

Nenshin goes on:

That’s right. The serfs, including me, were given jobs in exchange for not having their lives taken away from them. We were forced to do it, even if we didn’t want to. Some of us ran away to see if they could, and some were lazy, but they were just allowed to live because of the work - so they were hung without mercy. If you don’t cultivate the field, you’ll die, and if you think like that, you’ll have to work like hell.”

It’s only natural that Nenshin’s past is unforgivable - Narrator-Mao notes.

Nenshin goes on another rant:

After ten years the serfs began to receive money based on the harvest of their fields. It was a small amount, but the ability to save was significant. This area is close to Saito(?). I think that’s why the pardon was so important. It’s simple, you get motivated by that stuff to make your crops grow better, with less diseases, and less insect infested. I began to think about it. I started keeping chickens because they ate the bugs when I dug them up.

“The birds used by the wind-reading tribe are different from chickens, correct?” (Maomao?)

Nenshin argues that no, it weren’t chicken - they wouldn’t be suited for a life of traveling through the grasslands.

Basen makes a serious face.

“A (domestic) duck!”

“There’s no way!” - Lahan-nii shouted immediately (quite aggressively as well by the wording choice used). Basen wrinkled his brows at the sudden attack.

“I heard that the domestic ducks eat insects. Since they’re larger than chickens, don’t they eat more (insects)?”

“The domestic duck is a bird that likes water. There’s no way they could grow in such dry land.”

“Don’t deny it completely. If it works hard enough, even a domestic duck might grow.”

“I’ve never seen a house duck try that hard!”

For some reason, Basen is obsessed with house-ducks.

“Unfortunately, it’s not even a house duck. It was a bird I wasn’t familiar with.” (Nenshin argues)

Lahan-nii makes a face as if to say “Would you look at that!”.

Narrator-Mao thinks that it's a normal reaction for a man his age.

“What's missing from the wind-reading tribe's ritual is the bird. I think they were there not to feed on the insects, but to help them be found. There's no way to know where insects are in the vast grasslands. The Dog Clan probably protected the Wind Reading Tribe because they knew how to do it.” (Maomao?)

And then there are the survivors of the tribe that was wiped out, dismissing it as superstition.

“Hey, can I get back to work now? It's/I'm not quite done yet.”

Nenshin gets up while saying “Alley oops”.

“Yes. If possible, could we help as well?” (Maomao?)

“Visitors from Saito are very fond of this place. The same thing happened with Rikuson as well. This will help though. I'm the only former serf, and the new people in the village only cultivate their own fields. It's getting harder and harder to cultivate the land for those who are gone….”

Narrator-Mao notes that Nenshin must be nearly 70 years old. Yet he continues to work even though he's at an age where he could die anytime.

In her mind she's like “Though, it's not like the crimes he committed can be forgiven.”

The chapter ends with Narrator-Mao noting how it appears that, as he walked, Nenshin seemed to have invisible shackles around his feet.

| Notes • Chapter 12

1) The amount of farming knowledge I have now is.. Anyway, Akikō is an actual thing - just that nowadays they do a lot of it with machines. I couldn't find anything stating that the practice helps against locusts, but jumbo snails came up, ig xD It's also eco-friendly.

Which, btw, seems to be an underlying theme that goes along with more recent-ish political changes in Japan that, I'd guess, influenced all this to some degree. They're digging up the old, tried and true methods to save the environment.

It's for better harvest, less gas emissions, against pests, etc.

2) When Maomao's clutching Lahan-nii's collar, it was a bit hard for me to tell if she stops so Basen pulls away from her or if it might've been Lahan-nii who'd tried getting her off of himself.

3) That one point where Basen's attitude towards Nenshin is brought up, from what I gathered, he's basically being like "yeh sure, a guy like you wouldn't have expected doing any actual, proper work. sounds about right." but it wasn't that elaborated on, which leads into my final note.

4) This chapter and the last had some weird writing structures. 10 had only 3 clear indicators of conversation, while it's clearly told by Nenshin start to finish. No reactions from the others really, or anything.

Similarly, in this one, a lot of the dialogue isn't properly claimed to be this or that person. I went with Maomao for most of these lines since it was brought up before that, since she'd mentioned Rikuson, she'd do most of the talking - but these are free for grabs drafts, I haven't translated the arcs prior to this and compared them to the raw LN's to know if that's stuff that gets fixed by translators or before the offical drops in Japan.

Plus, a lot of sentences are unfinished/cut off or, at other times, you just have to gather from what's going on otherwise or was brought up before. Tough time for the translating wine-aunt but oh well.

The duck joke was fun, apparently Basen's really charmed by them.

I hope you enjoyed. Would you like to get tagged or notified when new chapters drop? Let me know down in the comments or in a dm!

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Cover crops are plants grown primarily to cover the soil, rather than for harvest. They play a crucial role in sustainable agriculture by improving soil health, preventing erosion, enhancing water retention, and suppressing weeds. Here's how cover crops work and how they relate to the idea of cultivating plants together for mutual benefit:

### 1. **Purpose of Cover Crops**:

- **Soil Health**: Cover crops add organic matter to the soil as they decompose, improving soil structure and fertility.

- **Erosion Control**: Their roots help hold the soil in place, reducing erosion caused by wind and water.

- **Weed Suppression**: By covering the soil, these crops can outcompete weeds, reducing the need for herbicides.

- **Nutrient Cycling**: Some cover crops, like legumes, fix nitrogen in the soil, making it available for future crops. Others can capture and recycle nutrients, preventing them from leaching away.

- **Water Retention**: Cover crops help the soil retain moisture, which is beneficial during dry periods.

### 2. **Relation to Aboriginal Practices**:

- **Companion Planting**: The aboriginal practice you're referring to is often known as **companion planting** or **polyculture**. This involves growing different crops together that benefit each other. For example, in the "Three Sisters" planting method used by some Indigenous peoples in North America, corn, beans, and squash are planted together. The corn provides a structure for the beans to climb, the beans fix nitrogen in the soil, and the squash's large leaves help suppress weeds and retain moisture.

- **Synergy Between Plants**: Like companion planting, cover cropping often involves using plants that complement each other or the main crop that will follow. For instance, a farmer might plant a mixture of legumes and grasses as cover crops. The legumes fix nitrogen, and the grasses add organic matter and prevent erosion.

### 3. **Similarities**:

- Both cover crops and the aboriginal practice of cultivating plants together rely on the idea of **synergy**—using different plants to improve the overall health and productivity of the agricultural system.

- Both practices aim to create a more sustainable, efficient, and resilient agricultural system by mimicking natural ecosystems.

### Conclusion:

Cover crops are indeed related to the concept of growing plants together for mutual benefit, as seen in many traditional agricultural practices. They are an essential tool in sustainable agriculture, promoting soil health, reducing the need for chemical inputs, and improving the resilience of farming systems.

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Price of Duty Chapter 17 Update

Hello, To those who are waiting for PoD (that's right, I gave it an acronym XD) chapter 17 to drop this week, I'm sorry. Sorry for the lack of updates cos I was swamped with work. I did not have any time or energy to write something for it.

Good news, tho! I got some words in, and have finished Asami's POV. Here's a preview:

For days, Asami had immersed herself in observing the Air Nomads cultivate the earth. She marveled at their techniques—how they turned the soil with practiced ease, using advanced rakes and ingenious irrigation systems that maximized water distribution. Their craft was efficient and harmonious, blending seamlessly with the natural world. Her mind raced with curiosity about the tools they had built, envisioning the creation of even more advanced implements—a multi-tined rake to aerate the soil more thoroughly, or a mechanism to plant seeds with precision.

The scent of freshly tilled earth filled her senses, mingling with the crisp, cool air of the Southern Water Tribe. The rhythm of the Nomads’ work, the soft murmurs of their chants, and the gentle breeze rustling through the sparse trees were almost hypnotic. Asami’s thoughts were a whirlwind of ideas and possibilities, each more exciting than the last.

A gruff voice beside her shattered her reverie. “Never did I imagine the Chief would take part in such toil,” said Chief Samak of the Fox Tribe, a grizzled man with weathered skin, sharp eyes, and a perpetual scowl etched into his face.

Asami noted that Chief Samak never used honorifics to address her or other members of the royal family. She let the disrespect pass. “It was not his initiative. By the grace of the princess has this been made possible.”

“Oh, the lady alpha. Aye. I’ve heard great things about her. She’s better suited to lead than the shi—your lord husband. No offense, Your Grace.” The title was spoken with a sneer, dripping with disdain.

She would have taken offense had his words been directed at her or Korra. Instead, she smiled politely. “None taken, my lord.”

[dailyanarchistposts]

I.8.8 But did the Spanish collectives innovate?

Yes. In contradiction to the old capitalist claim that no one will innovate unless private property exists, the workers and peasants exhibited much more incentive and creativity under libertarian socialism than they had under the private enterprise system. This is apparent from Gaston Leval’s description of the results of collectivisation in Cargagente in the southern part of the province of Valencia:

“The climate of the region is particularly suited for the cultivation of oranges … All of the socialised land, without exception, is cultivated with infinite care. The orchards are thoroughly weeded. To assure that the trees will get all the nourishment needed, the peasants are incessantly cleaning the soil. ‘Before,’ they told me with pride, ‘all this belonged to the rich and was worked by miserably paid labourers. The land was neglected and the owners had to buy immense quantities of chemical fertilisers, although they could have gotten much better yields by cleaning the soil …’ With pride, they showed me trees that had been grafted to produce better fruit. “In many places I observed plants growing in the shade of the orange trees. ‘What is this?,’ I asked. I learned that the Levant peasants (famous for their ingenuity) have abundantly planted potatoes among the orange groves. The peasants demonstrate more intelligence than all the bureaucrats in the Ministry of Agriculture combined. They do more than just plant potatoes. Throughout the whole region of the Levant, wherever the soil is suitable, they grow crops. They take advantage of the four month [fallow period] in the rice fields. Had the Minister of Agriculture followed the example of these peasants throughout the Republican zone, the bread shortage problem would have been overcome in a few months.” [Anarchist Collectives, p. 153]

This is just one from a multitude of examples presented in the accounts of both the industrial and rural collectives. We have already noted some examples of the improvements in efficiency realised by collectivisation during the Spanish Revolution (section I.4.10). Another example was the baking industry. Souchy reported that, ”[a]s in the rest of Spain, Barcelona’s bread and cakes were baked mostly at night in hundreds of small bakeries. Most of them were in damp, gloomy cellars infested with roaches and rodents. All these bakeries were shut down. More and better bread and cake were baked in new bakeries equipped with new modern ovens and other equipment.” [Op. Cit., p. 82] In Granollers, the syndicate “was at all times a prime-mover. All kinds of initiatives tending to improve the operation and structure of the local economy could be attributed to it.” The collectivised hairdressing, shoe-making, wood-working and engineering industries were all improved, with small, unhealthy and inefficient workplaces closed and replaced by larger, more pleasant and efficient establishments. “Socialisation went hand in hand with rationalisation.” [Gaston Leval, Collectives in the Spanish Revolution, p. 287] For more see sectionI.8.6 as well as section C.2.8 (in which we present more examples when refuting the charge that workers’ control would stifle innovation).

The substantial evidence available, of which these examples are but a small number, proves that the membership of the collectives showed a keen awareness of the importance of investment and innovation in order to increase production, to make work both lighter and more interesting and that the collectives allowed that awareness to be expressed freely. The collectives indicate that, given the chance, everyone will take an interest in their own affairs and express a desire to use their minds to improve their lives and surroundings. In fact, capitalism distorts what innovation exists under hierarchy by channelling it purely into how to save money and maximise investor profit, ignoring other, more important, issues. As Gaston Leval suggested, self-management encouraged innovation:

“The theoreticians and partisans of the liberal economy affirm that competition stimulates initiative and, consequently, the creative spirit and invention without which it remains dormant. Numerous observations made by the writer in the Collectives, factories and socialised workshops permit him to take quite the opposite view. For in a Collective, in a grouping where each individual is stimulated by the wish to be of service to his fellow beings, research, the desire for technical perfection and so on are also stimulated. But they also have as a consequence that other individuals join those who were first to get together. Furthermore, when, in present society, an individualist inventor discovers something, it is used only by the capitalist or the individual employing him, whereas in the case of an inventor living in a community not only is his discovery taken up and developed by others, but is immediately applied for the common good. I am convinced that this superiority would very soon manifest itself in a socialised society.” [Op. Cit., p. 347]

Therefore the actual experiences of self-management in Spain supports the points made in section I.4.11. Freed from hierarchy, individuals will creatively interact with the world to improve their circumstances. For the human mind is an active agent and unless crushed by authority it can no more stop thinking and acting than the Earth can stop revolving round the Sun. In addition, the Collectives indicate that self-management allows ideas to be enriched by discussion.

The experience of self-management proved Bakunin’s point that society is collectively more intelligent than even the most intelligent individual simply because of the wealth of viewpoints, experience and thoughts contained there. Capitalism impoverishes individuals and society by its artificial boundaries and authority structures.

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Rediscovering the Joy of Growing: My Journey Back to Gardening

Hello and welcome to my very first post on “Just Facilitating Life” I’m thrilled to embark on this journey with you as I dive into the fascinating world of growing plants, raising backyard chickens, and nurturing my family. Today, I want to share the story of how I reignited my passion for gardening at the age of 46.

Childhood Facination

My love for plants began when I was a child. I remember the thrill of planting a seed and eagerly watching it grow through each stage—germination, sprouting, flowering, and fruiting. Every step felt like a tiny miracle. I tinkered with growing garden vegetables, fruits, and even experimented with cannabis, which taught me the technical aspects of cultivation.

The Pause and Rediscovery

Life, as it often does, took me on different paths. As the years went by, I drifted away from gardening. But six months ago, a significant change occurred: I quit drinking. Seeking a constructive way to keep my busy mind occupied, I found myself drawn back to the garden. The sense of peace and purpose I once felt returned with a newfound intensity.

Why Gardening?

Gardening is more than just a hobby for me; it’s a passion that fulfills several aspects of my life:

1. Mental Focus: It keeps my mind busy and engaged.

2. Connection with Nature: It allows me to connect deeply with the natural world.

3. Family Bonding: It provides a wonderful way to bond with my two daughters.

4. Personal Growth: It’s a metaphor for my own journey of growth and transformation.

Diving into Different Methods

I'm excited to explore and share various methods of plant cultivation:

- Hydroponics: Growing plants in water, which fascinates me with its efficiency and innovation.

- Organic Gardening: Embracing natural methods to nurture plants and soil.

- Aquaponics: Combining fish farming with plant cultivation for a sustainable ecosystem.

Growing More Than Plants

Beyond plants, I’m also passionate about raising backyard chickens. They not only provide fresh eggs but also teach my daughters about responsibility and the cycle of life.

My Goals with Just Facilitating Life

Through this blog, I hope to:

- Share Knowledge: Provide tips and insights on various growing techniques.

- Inspire Others: Encourage you to find your own passion for gardening or any other fulfilling activity.

- Document My Journey: Reflect on my progress and the lessons learned along the way.

Gardening has been a transformative experience, helping me grow in many ways. I’m excited to share this journey with you and hope it inspires you to cultivate your own patch of happiness, whether it’s in a garden, with your family, or within yourself.

Thank you for joining me on this adventure. Stay tuned for more posts about the wonders of growing life!

- Justin

[thxnews]

World Bank: Cutting Greenhouse Gases through Agriculture

A recent World Bank report unveils a promising pathway: by adjusting farming practices, we can slash global greenhouse gas emissions by nearly a third. This shift not only promotes sustainability but also fortifies food security for the most vulnerable.  

Sustainable Practices: The Heart of Change

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International Collaboration and Support High-income countries have a unique position to lead global efforts by providing technical and financial assistance to lower-income nations. This support is essential for adopting low-emission farming methods and technologies across the globe. Additionally, international partnerships can facilitate the transfer of knowledge and resources, enabling a unified approach to tackling climate change.   A Unified Approach Across Income Brackets While high-income countries can lead by example, middle and low-income countries also play critical roles. Middle-income countries can reduce up to 75% of global agrifood emissions through greener practices, while low-income countries can focus on avoiding high-emission pitfalls of industrialized nations.   A Recipe for a Livable Planet The journey to a sustainable agrifood system is complex but achievable. With concerted global effort, strategic investments, and a commitment to transforming agricultural practices, we can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of our food systems. The benefits of such transformations extend beyond environmental impacts, promising a healthier planet and a sustainable future for all. It's time for stakeholders across the board—policymakers, farmers, investors, and consumers—to unite in this vital cause. Together, we can cultivate a greener, more sustainable world.   Sources: THX News, WB Report & World Bank. Read the full article

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