Exploration: the relationship between the 24 solar terms and agricultural production

As we all know, the twenty-four solar terms are the laws used to guide agricultural activities, which were summarized by the ancients by observing the weather phenology changes during the seasonal changes. Then, what should we pay attention to in agricultural production when different solar terms come? Let's discuss the relationship between the 24 solar terms and agricultural production.

You may like 24 solar terms's ancient poems and proverbs.

Beginning of spring:

Around February 6th, symbolizing the beginning of spring, the temperature rises and spring returns to the earth. Rain: on February 2 1 day, the snowfall stopped and it began to rain, and the rainfall gradually increased. In production, it mainly guides farmers to do well in fertilizer and water management in the field, weeding in spring sowing crops, collecting farmyard manure, and making production work plans in Da Chun.

Stunned:

Around March 6th, when thunder started, hibernating animals that were dormant in the ground began to awaken and unearthed, and trees took root and sprouted, which was the best time for fruit grafting.

Vernal equinox:

March 2 1 or so, the sun shines directly on the equator, and it is a warm spring in the middle of the night. In production, it is mainly the management of fertilizer and water in the middle and late spring crops, ploughing in winter, preparing enough agricultural materials such as seeds, fertilizers and agricultural films, and entering the spring ploughing work.

Qingming:

Around April 5. The climate is warm, plants germinate and everything recovers.

Grain Rain:

Around April 20th. The rainfall is obviously increased, which is suitable for grain growth. In production, farmers are guided to raise rice seedlings, sow corn early and prepare for ploughing in spring. At the same time, pay attention to observe the weather and climate. There is a saying in "Agricultural Proverbs" that "the drought is less than May 13th". If it doesn't rain or seldom rains in Grain Rain, it is a sign of drought, so be prepared.

The long summer:

Around May 6th. In early summer, the temperature rises obviously.