Bani sat on the soft earth, her fingers idly tracing patterns in the rich, fertile soil of the magical space. Beside her, an open notebook lay filled with scribbled crop names and numbers—a testament to the hours she had spent researching growth rates. She needed to plan wisely, ensuring a steady cycle of harvests.
"If everything goes smoothly, I won't have to wait too long for my next yield," she mused, flipping through her notes with a thoughtful expression.
Unlike traditional farming, where patience was a necessity and crops took months to mature, this enchanted space defied nature's usual rhythm. Time moved at an accelerated pace—thirty days here for every single day in the real world. What would normally take weeks or months outside could be ready in mere days within this mystical land.
She reviewed her findings once more, her heart brimming with excitement:
Garlic – 8 days
Onion – 3 days
Ginger – 7 days
Cucumber – 5 days
Cabbage – 6 days
Peas – 4 days
Marigold flowers – 2 days
"A single week—that's all it takes to establish a continuous cycle," she realized with growing satisfaction.
Rising to her feet, she dusted off her hands, her determination shining as brightly as the golden sunlight filtering through the magical sky. Tomorrow, she would begin preparations for her first major harvest. In just a few more days, she would have baskets brimming with crisp vegetables and fragrant blooms—ready to bring life, color, and prosperity to the world beyond.
"Mother, let's go. Let's visit the hotel and check how the business is doing," Bani suggested, glancing at her mother, who was lost in thought. "We're just sitting at home anyway, doing nothing. If they need help, we can lend a hand. Besides, I'm getting bored here."
Her mother shook her head. "Bani, I don't think that's a good idea. What if, instead of helping, we become a burden? We might end up disturbing them. The hotel is a workplace, not a place for us to wander around."
Bani chuckled. "Oh, Mother, don't worry. I'm not going there to play," she assured her with a confident smile. "In fact, you'll witness something special—the magic of my vegetables. Just wait and see."
Her mother looked at her with curiosity, sensing an unusual confidence in her daughter's voice. Little did she know, Bani had a purpose in taking her their.
As Bani and her mother stepped into the family's hotel, she was taken aback by the sight before her. The once-struggling eatery was now bustling with life, filled with the chatter of satisfied customers and the clinking of utensils against plates.
The tables were packed, and people were chatting as they relished their meals. Some who had stopped by just for a glass of water ended up ordering refreshing smoothies, their curiosity piqued by the menu. Travelers who had intended only to grab a quick meal found themselves adding extra dishes, unable to resist the tempting aromas wafting through the air. Others, impressed by the taste, ordered parcels to take home, eager to share the experience with their families