What are the solar terms in Grain Rain?

Grain Rain is the sixth solar term among the 24 solar terms and the last solar term in spring. Combat refers to Chen; The meridian of the sun is 30; Celebrate every April 19-2 1 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 solar terms in Grain Rain. After the solar term in Grain Rain, the rainfall increases and the humidity in the air gradually increases, which is beneficial to the growth of crops. After entering the Grain Rain solar term, the precipitation in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River and the south of the Yangtze River increased obviously, especially in South China. Once cold air meets warm and humid air, it will often form rainy weather for a long time.

rural activity

Twenty-four solar terms accurately reflect the change of natural rhythm and play an important role in people's daily life. Agricultural irrigation in ancient China depended on precipitation in the sky and rivers on the ground, and farming was mainly concentrated in areas with abundant precipitation and developed river networks. Farmers in these areas often engage in agricultural production according to solar terms.

Grain Rain and Grain Rain are connected, which means "Rain gives birth to hundreds of valleys" and embodies the agroclimatic significance of "Grain Rain". As the saying goes, "Spring rain is as expensive as oil", and Grain Rain has the meaning of "Rain gives birth to hundreds of valleys". At this time, the precipitation increased and the temperature rose rapidly. The seedlings in the field are newly planted, and some crops are newly sown, so they can thrive under the nourishment of rain.