Chapter 11 Sunshine Rose Grapes
On Maitian Video, because of a short video that became popular, the number of fans of "Shen's Family Courtyard" is increasing day by day, exceeding 50,000 in just over a month.
Shen Qiuqiu did not gain popularity because of her frequent appearances on the scene just because she mastered the traffic password.
The videos of [Shen Family Xiaoyuan] still maintain the same style as before, mainly focusing on rural life, raising pigs and chickens, going to the mountains and fields, and the farm dishes made by grandma...
Under Shen Qiuqiu's lens, Grandpa Shen and Grandma Shen are the protagonists, while Shen Qiuqiu and Shen Jiashu only appear occasionally.
Some fans have gradually become inactive, while others have begun to fall in love with this leisurely farm life, passionately following updates online every day, and the style of painting in the comment area has returned to its usual down-to-earth style.
[Jiaji Rumeng: Grandpa is a good farmer at first sight. [Like]]
[The first strong woman in Jiangnan: The bamboo basket made by grandma is really beautiful. If you want to buy it, you can take it home and arrange flowers!]
[Xi Yangyang: Damn it, the big fat goose actually dares to peck Xiao Hua! Xiao Hua, send me the address, and I will send you a big iron pot, and ask my grandma to make us a goose stewed in the iron pot, delicious! ]
[I only wish you well: I admire you so much, I really like this kind of smoky farm life.]
Shen Qiuqiu's salted fish life is fulfilling and comfortable.
After breakfast in the morning, Shen Qiuqiu couldn't sit still at home and prepared to go to the fields with his grandfather.
Grandma Shen found a straw hat for her to put on, "The sun is shining brightly, and there is not much work in the fields. Your grandpa can do it all by himself. You will come back after playing for a while, and I will make jelly for you at noon."
Shen Qiuqiu responded with a smile, and called Dahuang to follow his grandfather to the fields.
Although she grew up in a rural area, her grandparents rarely let her go to the fields to do farm work. When the farm was busy, they only asked her to help feed the pigs and cook.
Without her parents, Shen Qiuqiu is still a little girl who was pampered and raised by her grandparents.
The grandfather and grandson walked along the road for a while and soon arrived at their own vineyard.
You can see a large expanse of lush green in the distance.
Speaking of which, the reason Grandpa Shen planted this grape field was because of Shen Qiuqiu.
Due to the terrain, there are few paddy fields in Qinghe Village and most of them are dry land. They can only grow coarse grains such as corn and sweet potatoes. Although the yield is good, it cannot be sold at a high price.
Farmers work hard in the fields for a year and their income is barely enough to make ends meet.
A high school classmate of Shen Qiuqiu worked at the agricultural science station in the town. During that time, he often promoted a new foreign grape variety - Sunshine Rose in his circle of friends.
It is said that after several years of trial planting, the local climate and soil in Qianfeng Town is very suitable for growing this kind of grapes, and after local improvements, the yield of grapes has become higher and the taste is very good.
The year before last, Shen Qiuqiu and Grandpa Shen happened to run into this classmate when they went home for the New Year's holiday.
Shen Qiuqiu asked casually.
The classmates were so enthusiastic that they invited the grandfather and grandson to the office of the Agricultural Science Station and introduced them in detail to the cultivation, management and market prospects of sunshine roses.
Relatively speaking, the planting and management of sunshine roses are not too difficult, and this is a national rural revitalization and promotion project, and the Agricultural Science Station also has specialized technical personnel to provide guidance.
The total investment cost per mu is approximately 7,000-10,000 yuan.
After planting in the first year, it will bear fruit in the second year, and it will reach a high yield in three years, with the yield per mu reaching about 2,000 kilograms.
Sunshine Rose grapes have large berries, strong fruit aroma, and sweet and crisp taste. They are very popular at home and abroad.
Nowadays, domestic supermarkets can sell it for one to two hundred and one kilogram, and some are still in short supply.
Grandpa Shen was very moved after hearing this. This is much better than growing corn.
I am only about 60 years old now, and my body is still strong. If I work hard for a few more years, I might be able to save some dowry for my granddaughter and buy a house for my grandson in the city.
Grandpa Shen was a courageous person when he was young, and he is still getting stronger as he gets older. Even when he decided to plant eight acres of cornfield at home with new varieties of grapes.
After Shen Qiuqiu went to college, she never asked for money from her family again. After working, she also paid for Shen Jiashu's tuition and living expenses. Every year when she went home during the Chinese New Year, she would give the couple a big red envelope, so the couple had saved up over the years. A few tens of thousands of dollars, if you are frugal, it will be enough to grow grapes. If not, you can still find a bank loan.
Shen Qiuqiu disagreed. Although the prospects for planting Sunshine Roses were very good, she did not want her grandparents to live too hard. At this age, the old couple should enjoy leisure and happiness at home.
But Grandpa Shen didn't listen to her either. He had been planting crops all his life, and he had an idea of whether he could do it or not.
The technician at the Agricultural Science Station also said that it is usually possible for one or two people to manage, but during special periods such as pruning, thinning, and fruit preservation, you must ask for help, and they will also go to the site to provide guidance.
The matter of growing grapes was decided. Shen Qiuqiu's objections were ineffective, but he spent all his savings to support his grandfather.
Grandpa Shen couldn't refuse, so he had to accept it and said with a smile: "Okay, grandpa will accept the money. Our vineyard belongs to Xiaohua anyway."
In a blink of an eye, this vineyard has been planted for three years and just went into production this year.
Looking at this lush vineyard, Grandpa Shen's wrinkled face was filled with a joyful smile.
"The technician from the Agricultural Science Station came to see it last week and said that our grapes are growing very well and can reach the level of fine fruit. They will be ready for sale in two days.
He also left our phone number and said that he would help contact the cooperative to purchase it. According to the market price in previous years, it could be sold for hundreds of thousands.
When the time comes, we will go to the city to buy an apartment, and we will buy it for you first. Xiaoshu is still young, so we will buy it for him in two years."
Shen Qiuqiu said with a smile: "It is no longer popular to buy buildings in the city. Then we can repair the old houses in the village or build a small villa."
The grandfather and grandson were walking around in the vineyard while talking.
In fact, there is not much farm work in the fields during this period, but Grandpa Shen can't sit still and has to go to the fields every day to feel at ease.
Smelling the fruity aroma of the garden, Shen Qiuqiu couldn't help but feel a little greedy.
This kind of grape is also sold in imported fresh food supermarkets in Yunchuan.
Li Mao bought one during the Mid-Autumn Festival last year. A bunch of grapes cost more than 300. It is said that they are the Hermès among grapes.
But it does make sense that they sell it more expensively. It is really delicious, with a thin and crispy seedless skin, sweet and juicy, and a rose scent.
Thinking of foodie Li Mao, Shen Qiuqiu took out her mobile phone and sent her a WeChat message.
[Zhizhi Taotao Qiuqiu: Sisters, we will soon realize the freedom of sunshine and roses. 】
The message was circulated for a long time but was not sent out. Only then did Shen Qiuqiu remember that grandma said that there was no signal in the field.
After walking around the vineyard, Grandpa Shen picked a bunch of grapes and handed them to Shen Qiuqiu.
"Are you tired? Let's try our home-grown grapes to see if they are sweet or not. Last time, technician Wang said that the sweetness was not enough and we need to grow them for a few more days."
Shen Qiuqiu reached out to take it, opened the white bag, and felt a strong fruity aroma.
A bunch of crystal clear, full-grained grapes are presented in front of your eyes, which is pleasing to the eye just by looking at them.
Pick one and put it in your mouth. The pulp is delicate and fragrant.
The sweet juice bursts out in your mouth, and the sweet rose fragrance instantly fills your entire mouth.
Chapter completed!