Apocalypse Survival: Starting with Potato Cultivation!

Rabbit hunger disease refers to the phenomenon where if people only eat rabbit meat during a famine, no matter how much they eat, they will quickly starve to death. This is due to nutritional imbalance. However, eating only potatoes will not cause this. Potatoes are a rare food that prevents starvation, almost meeting all the nutritional elements the human body needs to sustain life. In simple terms: potatoes are awesome. Qiao Xuejun, a recent graduate in agronomy, just started her job when she unexpectedly transmigrated to the apocalypse and bound to a granary system. The apocalypse is imminent, with extreme high temperatures, heavy rain, floods, snow disasters, acid rain, and mutated creatures. Extreme weather alternates, disasters are endless, and humanity struggles to survive with scarce resources. System: Hoarding grain can be exchanged for a shelter; the more grain, the more advanced the shelter. Hoarding grain and farming? This is a perfect match, my specialty! As soon as she opened her eyes, she was tricked by her awful relatives into buying their unsold potatoes. What a coincidence! The potato variety is Holland No. 15, with a short dormancy period, strong disease resistance, easy to plant, and easy to store, yielding ten thousand jin per mu. With a large warehouse, Qiao Xuejun bought them all out amidst her relatives’ gazes of them being a sucker. System: Congratulations to the host for completing the pre-disaster reserve mission. Mission Reward: Shelter （Primary）. Only 1 day until the apocalypse.

Original Publisher

qimao

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Apocalypse Survival: Starting with Potato Cultivation! I dove into "Apocalypse Survival: Starting with Potato Cultivation!" with high hopes, and overall, I found it to be a fairly engaging read, though not without its flaws. The premise itself – an agricultural expert transmigrating into an apocalypse with a potato-based system – is undeniably unique and had me hooked from the start. ### First Impressions The initial chapters painted a picture of a clever and cautious protagonist, which I always appreciate in a survival story. I was eager to see how she would leverage her knowledge and system to overcome the challenges of a world ravaged by environmental disasters and mutated creatures. The early focus on building a secure shelter and establishing a self-sufficient farm was definitely a highlight. ### What Works Well Many readers praised the author's knowledge of agriculture, and I have to agree. The details felt authentic, and it was refreshing to see a protagonist who wasn't entirely reliant on her system. Her hard work and resourcefulness were definitely admirable. I also enjoyed the slow-burn romance that developed later in the story. The male lead, with his cold demeanor and sharp intellect, made for an interesting dynamic with the female lead. I particularly liked that the author gave the side characters a chance to shine. It made the world feel more lived-in and less centered solely on the protagonist. ### Areas of Concern However, I did have some reservations. Some found the antagonists, particularly the female lead's family, to be cartoonishly evil, and I can see that point. Their motivations sometimes felt shallow and their actions a bit over the top. I also noticed that the protagonist could occasionally come across as somewhat callous, especially when it came to helping others. While her cautiousness is understandable, I felt that she sometimes erred on the side of being overly selfish. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Several reviewers mentioned issues with the protagonist's intelligence, citing examples of seemingly illogical decisions. One instance that stuck out was her decision to leave her secure bunker based on unsubstantiated rumors about mugwort repelling zombies, which exposed her to unnecessary risks. There were also some complaints about the system's inconsistencies and convenient plot devices. ### Final Verdict Despite its flaws, "Apocalypse Survival: Starting with Potato Cultivation!" offers a unique and engaging take on the apocalypse genre. While some of the characters and plot points could be refined, the strong focus on agriculture, the resourceful protagonist, and the slow-burn romance make it a worthwhile read. I'd give it a solid 3.7 out of 5 stars.