After all, a single female locust could lay nearly two hundred eggs, and if left unchecked, their numbers could explode in just a few days.
Marcus also knew that once pesticides were used, the crops never tasted the same. Sometimes, the bitterness lingered in the grains and vegetables, no matter how well they were cooked. Naturally grown produce, on the other hand, always had a fresher, more wholesome flavor.
"I think that's a good idea," Marcus said. He wasn't merely humoring Kisha; he genuinely believed it would help them. Once the paddies were irrigated, they could leave most of the work to nature; there would be little need for constant supervision.
The soil on Kisha's farm was naturally fertile, requiring no extra fertilization, which meant one less worry for them.
