When it rains, awns are planted in the fields. What solar term is this?

Rain and planting seedlings in all fields are the fifth solar terms in Xia Hou. The solar terms of mango are introduced in detail below.

1. Overview of solar terms

Ear seed, also called "Ear seed summer heat" in ancient times, is the fifth solar term in the twenty-four solar terms of the lunar calendar, and generally falls on June 5 or 6 of the Gregorian calendar. The awn seed marks the official start of summer and is also a very important solar term in traditional Chinese agricultural production.

2. Transplant custom

Mango seeds are the concentrated transplanting period of summer crops. In the south, farmers will plant rice seedlings in rice fields during the awning season, which is also one of the most important solar terms in rural China. People usually use the method of "inserting before soaking" to plant rice, and then irrigate rice fields after transplanting, which can greatly improve the survival rate of rice.

3. Eating habits

During the solar term, a large number of vegetables and fruits are on the market, such as cucumbers, pumpkins, watermelons, strawberries and pineapples. In addition, people will eat herbal soup, refreshing tea and other foods that can help people clear away heat and detoxify.

4. Health and health care

Mang seed is a sign of summer. At this time, the temperature rises gradually, and the air becomes humid, which is easy to cause human discomfort. In order to cope with this situation, people should drink more water, keep good sleep habits and avoid overwork and sweating.

5. Solar terms culture

As one of the traditional solar terms in China, Miscanthus also has rich cultural connotations. The ancients believed that the season of the awning was the day of alternation of yin and yang, and it was an auspicious day for men and women to combine. At the same time, there is a proverb, "Earthworms are unearthed, and the thunder stops", which means that there are frequent thunderstorms during the awning season.

In this solar term, the eggs laid by mantis in late autumn last year, because they felt the birth of Yin Qi, broke their shells and gave birth to little mantis; Shady shrike birds began to appear in the branches and sing in the shade; On the contrary, mockingbirds, who can learn from the songs of other birds, stop singing because they feel the appearance of Yin Qi.

In a word, awn seed is a very important solar term, which not only marks the official start of summer, but also is the key period for farmers to work in the fields. If you can pay attention to diet and health during the solar term, it will certainly help your health.