When is Grain Rain?

"Grain Rain has rain cotton fertilizer." This is an agricultural proverb, which introduces the characteristics of seasons in Grain Rain. Like the solar terms of rain, Xiao Man, light snow and heavy snow, Grain Rain is a solar term reflecting precipitation. When is Grain Rain? What are the characteristics of the seasonal climate in Grain Rain? What are the customs in Grain Rain?

Grain Rain is the sixth of the 24 solar terms and the last solar term in spring. The annual festival is from April 19 to April 2 1 day in Gregorian calendar. Grain Rain was taken from the meaning of "Rain gives birth to a hundred valleys", and the precipitation increased obviously at this time. Seedlings and new crops in the field need the moisture of rain most. Only when the rainfall is sufficient and timely can cereal crops thrive. Grain Rain, like rain, Xiao Man, light snow and heavy snow, is a solar term reflecting precipitation and ancient farming culture.

Continuous spring rain is the most important feature of Grain Rain. The name "Grain Rain" comes from the old saying "Rain gives birth to hundreds of valleys", which reflects the agricultural climate significance of solar terms. In Grain Rain season, in the south of our country, it often begins to appear obvious rainy weather, especially in the south of our country. Once cold air meets warm and humid air, it often forms a long rainy weather. Qinhuai River is a transitional zone between spring rain in the south and spring drought in the north. From the Qinling-Huaihe River to the north, the spring rain decreased sharply. In the northern region, Grain Rain is a symbol of the "final frost".

Eat spring. Before and after Grain Rain, Toona sinensis was mellow and refreshing with high nutritional value, so it was said that Toona sinensis was tender as silk before the rain. People say that picking and eating Toona sinensis in spring is "eating spring". Toona sinensis is generally divided into purple Toona sinensis buds and green Toona sinensis buds, especially purple Toona sinensis buds. The fresh Toona sinensis bud is rich in protein, carotene and vitamin C, and its leaves, buds, roots, skins and fruits can be used as medicine.