Generally, after they harvest the last batch of wheat or paddy, they leave the fields idle to allow the soil to regain nutrients. Of course, when resources are scarce and grain needs to be stockpiled, they might plant crops suited for autumn and winter, like lettuce, cabbage, potatoes, and radishes.
These leafy vegetables grow quickly, are hardy against the cold, and are truly suitable for planting right now.
As for seasonal grains like rice and wheat, even if they sprout now, they won't survive long enough to yield results. In the end, it would just be futile labor.
Bai Sasa listened to what the older brothers were saying and felt utterly bewildered.
It was said that while the group had rushed the harvest and had spent considerable time planting afterward, the uncles now claimed their efforts had been wasted—a loss of energy and grain. Truly a case of "losing both the lady and the soldiers."
