Was it the autumnal equinox of wheat planted 40 years ago?

Yes, 40 years ago, farmers usually started planting wheat near the autumn equinox. The autumnal equinox is one of the twenty-four solar terms of the lunar calendar, which generally falls around September 22 of the Gregorian calendar, indicating that autumn officially begins, and the time between day and night is roughly equal. When planting wheat, farmers usually choose to do it around the autumnal equinox to adapt to the growth needs of crops and seasonal changes. The time of planting wheat will also vary according to the climate and soil conditions in different regions. It should be noted that the time for planting wheat may be different for specific years and regions.