In China, there is a 5,000-year-old tradition of watering vegetables with "manure water". This seemingly simple approach contains profound agricultural wisdom. Surprisingly, however, scientists in Europe have only recently discovered this.
"Manure water", which is what we often call farmhouse fertilizer, is a fertilizer formed by farmers by collecting the manure of poultry and livestock, plus organic matter such as straw and fallen leaves of crops, and fermenting it. This fertilizer is rich in nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium that are needed for crop growth, and these elements are found in organic form and are more easily absorbed and utilized by plants.
In China, the practice of using "manure water" to water vegetables has been practiced for thousands of years. Ancient farmers have long discovered that vegetables watered with "manure water" not only grow strong, but also have a delicious taste and rich nutrition. This is because the organic matter in "manure water" can improve soil structure, increase the soil's ability to retain water and fertilizer, and improve soil fertility. At the same time, the microorganisms in the "manure water" can also decompose harmful substances in the soil and reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases.
However, despite the benefits of watering vegetables with "manure", it is not common in modern agricultural production. This is because the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides is becoming more and more common in modern agricultural production, and many farmers ignore the benefits of "manure" watering vegetables in order to pursue yield and efficiency. Moreover, because the production and use of "manure water" requires a certain amount of technology and time, many farmers are reluctant to do it.
It is only recently that scientists in Europe have discovered the benefits of watering vegetables with "manure water". In their study, they found that vegetables watered with "manure" had far more nutritional value and taste than vegetables watered with chemical fertilizers and pesticides. This is because the organic matter and microorganisms in "manure water" can improve the quality and taste of vegetables, which cannot be done with chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
This discovery aroused great interest among European scientists, who began to delve into the principles and methods of watering vegetables with "manure", hoping to apply this ancient agricultural wisdom to modern agricultural production. They believe that this can not only improve the quality and taste of vegetables, but also reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, protect the environment, and achieve sustainable agriculture.
However, this discovery has also sparked some controversy. Some people believe that while "manure" watering vegetables has many benefits, it can also bring some hygiene problems during its production and use. For example, if "manure water" is not properly disposed of, harmful bacteria and viruses can be produced and pose a threat to human health. In addition, the smell of "manure water" is also unpleasant and may affect people's lives.
Therefore, how to apply "manure water" to modern agricultural production under the premise of ensuring its safety and hygiene has become an urgent problem to be solved. This requires us to formulate reasonable specifications for the production and use of "manure water" on the basis of scientific research and in combination with the actual situation, so as to ensure that it can not only play its due effect, but also ensure people's health and quality of life.
In general, China's 5,000-year-old practice of watering vegetables with "dung" is still a novelty in the eyes of European scientists, but the agricultural wisdom behind it is worth pondering and learning Xi. In modern agricultural production, we should pay more attention to the sustainable development of agriculture, not only to pursue yield and efficiency, but also to pay attention to the quality and taste of agricultural products, but also to protect the environment and people's health.
As for the future of "manure" watering vegetables, I believe that with the development of science and technology and people's understanding of agriculture, we will be able to find a way to ensure the safety and hygiene of "manure" and give full play to its advantages. At that time, we will not only be able to enjoy delicious and healthy vegetables, but we will also be able to achieve sustainable agriculture while protecting the environment.
However, all this still needs to be explored and practiced. In this process, we may encounter many difficulties and challenges, but as long as we persevere, I believe we will be able to find the answers. Because, as the old Chinese proverb goes, "Where there's a will, there's a way." ”
In this era of challenges and opportunities, let's look forward to a bright future of "manure watering" to water vegetables