What is the solar term in long summer?

Long summer is the seventh solar term in the seventh twenty-four solar terms, long summer is the seventh solar term in the twenty-four solar terms, and the first solar term in summer is from May 5 to May 7 of the Gregorian calendar every year. At this time, the bucket handle of the Big Dipper points to the southeast, and the longitude of the sun reaches 45 degrees. Long summer is an important solar term, marking the peak season for the growth of all things.

Characteristics of long summer

The first solar term in summer means the official start of summer. After the long summer officially entered the rainy season, rainfall and rainy days increased significantly. Spring grows in summer, and autumn harvests in winter. Summer is the best season for many crops to grow vigorously. Adequate light, suitable temperature and abundant rain provide necessary conditions for plants.

After the long summer, Jiangnan officially entered the rainy season, and the rainfall and rainy days increased significantly. Continuous rainy days not only caused wet damage to crops, but also caused the prevalence of many diseases. It is necessary to take necessary measures to reduce humidity in time, cooperate with chemical control to protect seedlings and strive for strong seedlings. In addition, flower crops enter the yellow maturity stage in spring, and mature crops should be harvested in time.