The First Greenhouse, Heading to the Soviet Union

Chapter 88 The First Greenhouse, Heading to the Soviet Union

What vegetables to plant in what season, when to transplant, when to apply fertilizer, the impact of temperature and humidity on yield, which varieties are drought-resistant, which are flood-resistant, and which are cold-resistant—everything, big or small, is covered.

Even the key technical points of greenhouse cultivation in later generations were clearly imprinted in his mind.

"Professor Yuan has packaged up all his life's experience..."

Jiang Fan murmured to himself, then couldn't help but chuckle.

The analogy may not be quite appropriate, but it doesn't stop him from feeling that he could go to the Great Northern Wilderness and start a class on the spot.

However, this set of modern agricultural knowledge still needed to be refined by 1949.

The next morning, Jiang Fan went to the experimental field in high spirits.

After a day of learning, Zhao Xiaoshun and Liu Changsheng were able to drive the tractor steadily, turning and raking the soil back and forth along the field ridges, with a speed and efficiency far exceeding that of human labor.

Jiang Fan stood at the edge of the field, taking notes in a small notebook about fuel consumption, working time, and soil turning depth.

With Mr. Yuan's support, his perspective on things has changed.

Nowadays, attention should also be paid to the fragmentation of soil clods and the structure of the topsoil.

After taking notes for a while, he squinted at the sky, feeling the wind and sand, and then frowned.

This kind of weather is not uncommon in the summer in the Northeast Plain, but it is not good for crop growth.

Excessive wind and sand can damage the leaves of seedlings, increase transpiration, and cause water loss to occur too quickly.

If there is a prolonged period of hot, dry winds, the seeds that have just been sown will dry out before they can even sprout.

As per the factory manager's request, we must also plant a batch of seasonal vegetables to check the data.

That's a difficult thing.

In particular, the soil in this experimental field is dry and loose, with a significantly low moisture content.

"I need to find a way to control the temperature and keep the moisture moist," Jiang Fanli thought to himself.

The idea of ​​a greenhouse naturally came to mind.

With a greenhouse, photosynthesis can be carried out safely, it can keep warm, it can also protect against wind and insects, and a water supply system can be installed.

For a moment, Jiang Fan couldn't think of a suitable alternative.

After pondering for a moment, Jiang Fan sorted out the structure of the greenhouse.

In fact, there are only three core requirements: light transmission, heat preservation, and wind protection.

Thinking about it that way, there is one thing that can meet this requirement.

That's glass.

The biggest problem is the cost; large panes of glass are extremely expensive, and there's nowhere to buy them right now.

There are policies and measures to counter.

Jiang Fan naturally set his sights on the windows of the small white building and the undeveloped factory area.

He immediately went to find He Xiying. After hearing his description, the old man didn't bother with him and told him to find someone to demolish it himself.

Jiang Fan was overjoyed. He took Zhou Chunsheng and his two apprentices and spent a day dismantling more than a dozen doors. The only one missing was the one for the factory director's office.

Then, Zhou Chunsheng was asked to order several angle steel bars to make a frame, and the seams were sealed with oil paper, leaving an adjustable ventilation opening at the top.

A small greenhouse was thus erected.

The shed was small, only five or six square meters, and was placed in the most sheltered corner of the experimental field. Jiang Fan sowed buckwheat seeds inside and deliberately left a small area to try out the seedling cultivation techniques mentioned in his shared knowledge.

However, the cultivation of hybrid rice is an extremely long process. Under the harsh climate conditions of Northeast China's latitude, it takes at least three to five generations to see initial results.

However, he was not in a hurry. As long as the shed could prove that the path of "artificially controlled environment" was viable, he could continue to improve upon it.

On the evening the greenhouse was completed, He Xiying came to see it in person.

He stood outside the shed with his hands behind his back, studying it for a while in the afterglow of the setting sun, and then said to Jiang Fan, "Little Jiang, what are you thinking about all day long?"

"Forget about airplanes and cannons, you're actually quite interested in this kind of place."

Jiang Fan chuckled: "Factory manager, it's good to have more skills."

"Besides, if we can grow grain on the black soil of Northeast China, that would be a great achievement."

He Xiying snorted and didn't say anything more, but the smile on her lips remained.

Soon, news came from the steel rolling mill.

All one thousand gas cylinder mortars are complete and ready for loading and shipment.

Jiang Fan and Zhou Chunsheng rushed over together to conduct the final quality inspection.

He randomly selected ten cans, inspected the welds and seals one by one, and then personally filled one to conduct a pressure test.

Shipment will only be arranged after all standards are confirmed to be met.

"This batch is actually of even better quality than the last batch."

Zhou Chunsheng stood to the side, flipping through the inspection records in his hand, marveling at them.

It's worth noting that the first batch of 300 bombs contained defective ones, but this time there weren't a single one.

That's for sure; you know, money makes the world go round.

After receiving five kilograms of gold last time, the logistics department gave the first batch of workers who worked overtime half a pound of pork, two ounces of millet, and a pair of new shoes.

The news spread quickly throughout the factory, and people were trying to use their connections to get into the steel rolling mill every day.

However, Jiang Fan and Zhou Chunsheng, as the persons in charge, refused on the spot.

Firstly, we need to maintain staff stability. There's still so much work to do at the factory, and if everyone comes here, what will happen to the other places?

Secondly, the profit margin for these gas cylinders isn't very high.

After all, it follows a dual-track approach, and the promotion of residential gas cylinders will definitely result in losses in the early stages.

Only when the export version can truly close this promotional gap can it be carried out on a large scale.

Later, Jiang Fan found a veteran cadre whom He Xiying, who was accompanying the delivery, and handed him the photos and instructions: "Please make sure to hand these instructions and photos to the person receiving the goods in person, and ask him to pass them on to Mr. Guilliman."

"One thing I really want to clarify is the structural differences in tractors and the safety precautions when adding accessories."

"Make sure they do not follow the safety instructions in the manual. If any problems arise from their own operation, it is not our responsibility."

The veteran cadre was completely bewildered by Jiang Fan's words, but he still nodded earnestly.

"Understood, Comrade Xiao Jiang."

After sending the goods away, Jiang Fan was filled with anxiety, hoping that Guilliman would be interested.

However, this matter was no longer Jiang Fan's concern. On the very day of shipment, the arrangements for receiving guests in the Soviet Union were finally finalized.

He Xiying handed over the telegram, and Jiang Fan unfolded the paper and read:

Besides himself, the list included two technical experts from the Northeast Bureau, a translator, and four active-duty military personnel.

The liaison unit was a heavy machinery manufacturing plant in the Ural region, which agreed to host the Chinese technical delegation.

"Factory manager, when are we leaving?"

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He Xiying said solemnly, "You'll be leaving tomorrow. Pack your things tonight, and we'll take you to the Northeast Bureau to meet up with them."

So fast!