Which solar terms mean farewell to spring, long summer?

Among the 24 solar terms in China, Long Summer is the first solar term in summer, which is between May 5th and 7th in Gregorian calendar. Long summer marks the increase of sunshine time, rising temperature and thunderstorm weather. At this time, everything in nature began to enter a vigorous growth season, and plants flourished. Long summer is an important solar term in China's traditional farming culture, and it also represents people's expectation for a bumper harvest and life.