Ou cao fei

Ou cao fei
Harvesting grass in wetland as fertilizer

A fertilization method that ferments aquatic or wetland plants to enrich soil fertility, commonly applied in wetland-based agricultural systems. The harvesting will take place in floodplain area before flood season.

  • Project: Weiyuan Agriculture System
  • Climate: Subtropical monsoon climate
  • Year: 5th Century BCE – Present
  • Material: Aquatic and wetland plants
  • Use or Function: Enhancing soil fertility