Currently we are growing turnips.
　It's about August, based on the temperature. The turnip is growing nicely.
　It grows in about 60 days and is very easy to grow, which makes it perfect for us.
　In other words, it's perfect for us.

　The turnip is used more for feed for goats and cows than for food.

　Now, the turnip is growing well. Speaking of strong.

　Leader!　There's another bug in here!　(Ron rolls up the leaves.)
　'Wow, are you serious?' (Rosward peeking in)
　'There's no end to it.' (Sighs as Sooyoung mutters to herself.)
　Huh!　(Tetra screaming lightly)
　..." (Gram wordlessly stomping away)

　That's how I felt.

　It might be because of the location in the forest.
　It's a pest heaven.
　We are taking care of them as soon as we find them, but there is no end in sight. Also, it is disgusting.

　Anyway, there are a lot of insects around here. It is the height of summer, and the mosquitoes are also very active. I couldn't help but feel annoyed.

　But I've finally found a solution!

　Look at this.
　What?
　It's a flower called "white daisy". Commonly known as pyrethrum.
　This flower contains pyrethroids, which are insecticides.
　It's a natural insecticide. Pyrethroid is not very effective for us mammals, so it is very safe for us.

　By the way, it is also used to make mosquito coils.

　Pyrethrum comes from the Mediterranean Sea, so I wonder if it grows on the Mediterranean coast?　That's why I looked for it. This world has the occasional strange guy (griffon), but it's basically the same as the vegetation on Earth.

　I found this guy's colony. If we boil this down and hang it on a turnip, the bugs should disappear.
　You want me to just hang it up?　That's good. I'm all for it.
　Tetra said happily. 'She doesn't like bugs,' she said.

　'Seriously?　That's good. Let's go pick it up ASAP.
　Ron agrees with me.
　They don't seem to disagree. That's not surprising.

　"Let's go, then.
　I headed to the flower garden as soon as possible.


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　We are quietly picking flowers in the flower garden.
　The scenery is very romantic, but it is used as a pesticide.
　It's a bit surreal.

　"Here, Tetra.
　I hand Tetra a bouquet of chrysanthemums in the form of flowers. This opens my hands.
　'What!　I don't know, it's not that sudden...
　For some reason, Tetra blushed.

　''........Tetra-chan.
　Seo-yeon ears Tetra with a dumbfounded look on his face. Then Tetra's face turns even redder.

　''........confusing......''
　For some reason, he stared at me. Unreasonable.

　"Well, that's about it for now. It's a problem if you take too much of it and lose it.
　I'd like to grow it in the village if I could, but I don't have time for that. Just planting them would keep the bugs away.


　After returning to the village, I prepared an earthenware container. I put the chrysanthemum flowers and water in it.

　Then I'll boil it down.
　Put some wood on the stove and let it slowly simmer for a long time.
　All that's left to do is cool this and spray it on the leaves of the turnip.

　Does it really work?
　Maybe.
　I've never actually used it either, so I don't know. I'm pretty sure it works on mosquitoes, though.
　'By the way, why would it kill bugs?　A curse?
　Sojourn asked. Do you think in that direction....
　That's because it's poison.
　I say this, and the kids scowl at me.

　'It's okay, it's okay. It's not going to work on people. You'll never know if you drink a lot of it.'
　When I said that, the children gave me a reassuring look.

　.........I guess the idea is that since Almus says it's okay, it must be okay. I'm glad, but it's complicated. If possible, I want you to think for yourself.

　"So, let's get to work on the spray.
　Thus, they succeeded in getting rid of the pests.

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　You're getting big.
　I'm looking forward to it.
　Ron is drooling.
　He's been eating only nuts lately, so he's hungry for these vegetables.

　.........I'm growing them for winter fodder, in case you're wondering.
　I could eat a little of it.

　I guess I need to start fertilizing them soon.
　It's almost time to harvest. To make it bigger, we need to add fertilizer at this time.

　"What's fertilizer?
　'I guess it's like rice to raise for crops. Now, what do I raise...
　Plants need three main nutrients: phosphoric acid, nitrogen and potassium. However, there is no chemical fertilizer that can effectively provide all three. Then.....

　Let's go get some dirt from the woods.
　The forest soil is made of rotting fallen leaves. It could be used as an organic fertilizer.

　I just have to make sure no weird bugs get in.
　Like the larvae of a beetle.

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　Hee hee!　Alms!
　Tetra hugged me. What the hell was that?

　"Earthworms...
　Don't let that freak you out. Take a lesson from Gram. He's going to grab it with his fingers and crush it with his normal fingers and... hey, don't crush it!

　'The worms make the soil better, so throw them in the earthenware with the soil.
　Oh, really?
　Gram placed the worm in the earthenware bowl with a surprised look on his face.

　'Why?'　Like this one.
　Tetra gave him a blatantly disgusted look.
　'Worms move around in the dirt, don't they?　That's how the soil gets tilled.
　Let's shut up about the shit. He absolutely hates it.

　"Heh.
　I think they're convinced. Good, good.

　"Let's get together and sow some seeds.
　Yeah!

　I returned to the village and covered the turnips in the field with soil.
　He wishes for a good turnip.

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　Finally.
　The time has finally come!

　But it's easier than you might think because you just pull the turnip out of the ground.
　In the first place, I did not grow so much.
　Next time, let's grow a lot more.

　Leader!　Let's eat.
　Wait, wait, wait. Relax. This is winter goat and cow food. There's little for us to eat. Now do the math no, the math. Tetra.
　Me?
　Yeah. It's a big responsibility.
　I say and tap Tetra on the shoulder. Tetra smirks.
　Finally, I can make use of the math. Now even the reluctant kids will understand the importance of it a little better.



　We're having turnips for dinner today.
　It is a turnip party.

　As far as I can see, there is no seasoning as far as I am concerned.
　It was just a boiled turnip.

　However, it has a sweet taste and is delicious if you chew it. At least it is tastier than nuts in the forest or wild grass (it tastes like a weed).

　Tasty.
　Yeah.
　Eat boiled turnip leaves. Crunchy and delicious. Delicious, but.....

　I want to eat it with soy sauce. I want salt at least.

　Eat the boiled turnip. It is tender and sweet. But I'm afraid....

　I'd like to pickle it and eat it....

　Gathering, hunting and farming all involve physical activity.
　If you move your body, you will sweat.
　When we sweat, we lose salt.

　As far as I'm concerned, I haven't been taking in enough salt lately.
　I will get some salt when I get a chance.

　I've decided.