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Juan started the water pumps of the Lingquan irrigation system.

Water flows in from the main pipe and the temporary branch pipe.

It sprays out of the nozzle, forming a mist.

Sprinkle evenly on the land where the seeds have just been sown.

The water seeps down slowly, no longer flowing directly to the surface as before.

The improved soil has a significantly enhanced water absorption capacity.

Water seeps into the soil, tightly binding the seeds and the soil together.

Old Tom squatted down, dug a small patch of soil with his fingers, and checked how moist it was.

"The water has been thoroughly applied; there's enough water for the seeds to germinate."

He instructed Su Chen that the soil must be kept moist for the first seven days, as this is the critical period for seedling emergence.

Water the soil when it dries out, but don't water too much, or the seeds will rot.

Su Chen instructed Louis to inspect the soil moisture twice a day, morning and evening.

Louis took a small shovel and dug a few spots in each of the six blocks to check the soil moisture.

Report if it dries out; suspend irrigation if the humidity is too high.

Workers erected warning signs around the improvement area.

Red signs reading "No Grazing" and "No Trampling" are erected every fifty meters to remind everyone not to enter.

Old Tom drew up a detailed maintenance schedule and handed it over to Su Chen to carry out.

The schedule lists the things to do each day.

In the morning, I inspect the soil moisture, and in the afternoon, I check the seedling emergence.

Adjust irrigation frequency in the afternoon and compile data in the evening.

Emma created a dedicated file for the Improvement Zone, numbered G-01.

She entered all the data from the first day of construction to the present into the archive.

This includes soil testing reports, construction logs, material usage records, and cost accounting sheets.

Dazhuang was transferred here to help move the irrigation pipes.

Juan connected the tube, and Dazhuang carried it to the designated location and put it down, running back and forth several times without getting out of breath.

Hei Feng led a team to keep watch 24 hours a day to prevent cattle from wandering in and eating the grass shoots.

The wolf pack had set up an invisible perimeter around the improved area.

Lingfeng hovers high in the sky, guarding against wild birds that might fall and eat the grass seeds.

Several crows flew over from afar, intending to land in the improved area to find food.

Ling Feng swooped down and scared them away.

Mayor George called to inquire about the progress of the construction.

Su Chen told him that the sowing was complete and that the plant was now in the maintenance phase.

Bank manager Smith sent a message expressing his concern and best wishes.

I also casually asked, as is my habit, whether they needed financial support.

Su Chen replied that he didn't need it.

Agricultural input supplier Luke made a follow-up visit.

Upon learning that the sowing was complete, they promised to provide a batch of special foliar fertilizer after the seedlings emerged to help them grow quickly.

Su Chen simultaneously inspected the existing rotational grazing areas, and the order was not affected by the construction.

The 500-headed cattle herd is in stable condition, and meat quality improvement indicators have increased slightly.

The news of the new pasture seemed to excite the cattle, as they ate more than usual.

The veterinarian confirmed that the improved area has no risk of disease outbreaks and is environmentally safe.

He said that after the land is improved, the grass quality will be even better than that of ordinary grasslands.

Because the spring water is rich in minerals.

Pasture grass absorbs these minerals, making it more nutritious.

After the seedlings emerged, Su Chen planned to divide the improved area into three small rotational grazing areas.

Each grazing area is used for grazing for a few days and then rested for a few days.

After discussing it with Old Tom, we finalized the specific plan.

Old Tom predicted that the grazing would turn green in twenty days, and a light grazing test could be conducted in forty days.

Su Chen calculated that once the 300 acres are fully up to standard, they can accommodate an additional 160 head of beef cattle.

With the existing 500 head, the total size can reach 660 head.

We're one step closer to our goal of 800 heads.

With the construction phase completed, the ranch has entered a maintenance and waiting period.

Su Chen stood at the edge of the improvement zone, looking at the damp land in front of him.

The seeds have been planted and watered thoroughly.

Next, we just wait.

Waiting for the grass to sprout, waiting for the grass to grow, waiting for this wasteland to turn green again.

......

Su Chen strictly followed the plan, irrigating the improved area twice a day with spiritual spring water.

Once in the morning and once in the evening.

The amount of water irrigated each time should be strictly controlled to ensure that the soil is moist but not waterlogged.

The spring water gushed from the sprinkler, shimmering in the setting sun, and sprinkled evenly on the sown land.

The spring water is rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium.

While irrigating, it continuously neutralizes the residual alkalinity of the soil.

This was an unseen improvement outside of Old Tom's original plan.

Even he didn't expect it to work so well.

On the morning of the third day, Louis went to the improvement area to check the soil moisture as usual.

When he reached the second section, he squatted down and dug away the topsoil, discovering tiny sprouts emerging from the soil.

"Boss Su!"

Louis ran back and shouted.

"It's sprouted!"

Su Chen and Old Tom rushed to the improvement zone.

Old Tom squatted down and carefully dug a clod of earth with his small shovel.

The newly sprouting grass seeds are visible inside, their tender green shoots.

Although it hasn't emerged from the ground yet, it's already visible.

"Faster than expected."

Old Tom stood up.

"The spiritual spring water worked."

Su Chen adjusted the irrigation frequency from twice a day to once a day.

Old Tom explained that too much water during the seedling stage can easily cause root rot.

Just keep the soil moist; it doesn't need to be soaked in water.

Louis used a small shovel to take samples from each of the six sections to check the condition of the buds.

The roots of the grass seeds have grown to nearly three centimeters.

White roots burrow into the soft soil, firmly gripping every grain of earth.

Old Tom retested the soil pH value.

The probe was inserted into the soil, and the display showed the number 7.8.

"It's dropped quite a bit."

"The standard for normal pasture is 6.5 to 7.5, and 7.8 is already close to the limit."

"It will be fully up to standard in a while."

A small number of salt-tolerant wild grasses have naturally grown along the edge of the improved area.

"These weeds weren't planted; they grew on their own after the soil environment improved."

"Their appearance indicates that the ecosystem is recovering and the salinity has dropped to a level where some salt-tolerant plants can survive."

The long-term improvement effect of the spring water has begun to appear, and the soil aggregate structure has been continuously optimized, no longer hardening into clumps as before.

Su Chen grabbed a handful of soil and rubbed it in his hands.

The soil particles are loose, soft to the touch, and have a faint grassy smell.

Anderson visited again, and he stood at the edge of the improvement zone, looking at the vast expanse of green seedlings, his mouth agape enough to fit an egg.

"It's only been a few days? And it's grown like this already?"

Old Tom explained each step of the improvement process to him.

From deep plowing to desulfurization, from organic fertilizer to spring water irrigation.

Anderson listened attentively, occasionally taking out his phone to take a few photos.

"Could I send two workers to learn from you?"

"Just teach them the maintenance methods; you don't need to pay for it. Just have them work with you for a few days."

Su Chen agreed and arranged for Old Tom to receive basic technical training.

Although Old Tom was reluctant to bring outsiders, he nodded in agreement when Su Chen spoke up.

Mayor George led a group of town government staff to conduct an on-site inspection.

George walked around the improvement area for a long time, squatted down to touch the tender shoots, and stood up to pat the soil off his hands.

"Sunset Ranch is a benchmark for the transformation of wasteland in Whitefish Town."

"Take a few photos and archive them when we get back."

Su Chen responded modestly, saying only that this was a normal result of scientific maintenance and nothing special.