Autumn seed. Gather when dry. Keep high. Keep from damp... Joint note after Sang Yu sought instruction: Seed g…
Autumn seed. Gather when dry. Keep high. Keep from damp...
Joint note after Sang Yu sought instruction: Seed gathered in winter should likewise be thoroughly sun-dried and always stored in a high place, to guard against ground moisture.
Winter wheat. Cover with straw. Keep roots safe.
Joint note after Tian Mo sought instruction: Wheat kept through the winter should be covered with dry straw. This protects the roots from frost and helps preserve the warmth of the soil.
Third month sow. Fourth month plant out. Fifth month weed. Sixth month clear channels. Seventh month water. Eighth month adjust water. Ninth month dry field.
Joint note after Tang Wenyao sought instruction: In Hebei, sowing is mostly done in the third month. In the fourth and fifth months, the seedlings are transplanted. Once the roots have hardened, the weeds must be cleared often. In the sixth month, the channels are opened to keep enough water in the fields. By the eighth month, the water level may be raised and lowered as needed. In the ninth month, the fields are dried and the grain brought in.
Liu Sinong's note: Well written.