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Agricultural characteristics of solar terms in Grain Rain

Grain Rain is the last solar term in spring. At this time, the spring is warm and the sun is tepid, and the continuous spring rain is just right. Rain over the valley? Now is a good time for a variety of crops to grow, so what should we pay attention to in farming in Grain Rain?

Before and after Grain Rain, the weather was mild, and the rainfall increased obviously, which had obvious influence on the growth and development of cereal crops. In "Monthly Order 172 Waiting Collection", I said:? Only in the middle of the month, after the rain, the soil paste pulsates. It's raining again today. Its valley is in the water. Rain is silent, just like the rain in my field. At this time, cover the grain and sow, from top to bottom. ? Appropriate rainfall is beneficial to the greening and jointing of overwintering crops and the sowing and emergence of spring sowing crops. There is an old saying? Rain over the valley? , reflect? Grain Rain? Significance of modern agricultural climate. If there is too much rain or severe drought, it will often cause disasters and affect the later crop yield. Grain Rain is in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River, which not only shows its agricultural significance, but also shows? Spring rain is as expensive as oil? .

? Huayang began to observe discipline? Liu Luo, cuckoo crying at night, peony spitting, cherry red ripe, natural scenery tells people that it is late spring. The temperature in the south rises rapidly. According to the climate characteristics of high temperature in spring in South China, we should grasp the measures that are beneficial to crop cultivation in Da Chun as soon as possible. Suitable for planting red moss. Temperature 18 -22`C' C, which can be satisfied at this time. The experience in the old cooking areas in southern China proves that planting red grass early in Grain Rain can seal vine leaves before lodging, enhance drought resistance and achieve high and stable yield. In the area south of the Yangtze River, people are busy plowing, fertilizing, transplanting rice seedlings and preparing to plant rice. Tea farmers are busy harvesting spring tea and making tea. It can be said that Wan Li Qing Xiang. Silkworm farmers began to strengthen the management of spring silkworm rearing; Fishermen who make a living by fishing also go out early and return late, busy casting nets for fishing.

Wheat in the northern region is in the growing period, so we should pay attention to drought and moisture resistance, rust, powdery mildew, wheat aphid and other diseases and pests, uproot smut plants and take precautions at the same time? Cold spring? Cheer up. Farmers who planted corn also began to plant land, fertilize and sow seeds to prevent the invasion of soil silkworms.

Some places began to grow cotton, even? Grain Rain doesn't grow flowers, but his heart crawls like a crab? Statement. In some places, soybeans, miscellaneous beans, potatoes, peanuts, sweet potatoes and eggplant are planted. The cash crop flue-cured tobacco has grown early seedlings, and farmers have begun to take the time to transplant. While managing the fields, farmers are also strengthening the breeding of horses, cows, pigs and sheep, hoping that the six livestock will flourish.

Grain Rain is the busiest season for agricultural production. A large part of northern China. This is an important season for sowing and emergence of crops. The frost period in North China Plain ended, and millet and rice began to be sown. Winter wheat in the Yellow River basin is at jointing or heading stage, and fertilization should be applied at booting stage, and topdressing should be applied at the second leaf stage of seedlings? Weaned fat? . At this time, cotton will be planted in the cotton planting area. But north China, northwest China or? Spring rain is as expensive as oil? In the rainy season, it is still very important to strengthen the defense against spring drought. Rice, tobacco leaves and sweet potatoes in the Yangtze River valley are being planted; Wheat in southern Fujian and Guangxi, where the temperature rose earlier, has matured and harvested. At this time, the picking of spring tea has entered the peak season, so we should seize the time. The precipitation in the south of the Yangtze River is obviously abundant, and the flood control of farmland must not be relaxed at this time.

In addition, Grain Rain is also the season for livestock breeding and fish breeding.