Grain Rain has distinct solar terms.
Tomb-Sweeping Day and Grain Rain are two of the 24 solar terms. Generally, the arrival of Grain Rain means that the cold wave weather is basically over, because Grain Rain is the signal of the curtain call in spring.
Grain Rain is taken from? Rain over the valley? At this time, the precipitation increased obviously. The seedlings in the field are newly planted, and the crops in Xinzhuang need rain most. With sufficient and timely rainfall, cereal crops can thrive. Grain Rain, like rain, Xiao Man, light snow and heavy snow, is a solar term reflecting precipitation and ancient farming culture.
It can be said that Grain Rain is a good season, suitable for sowing. There are many theories about the origin of Grain Rain, including phenology, Cang Xie and peony. Personally, phenology is more credible. Because taking the "24 solar terms" as the material, and then the cuckoo's song really seems to urge farmers to cut wheat and transplant rice, the reliability will be higher. Of course, besides its magical origin, there are many customs in Grain Rain. Picking tea, enjoying peony, offering sacrifices to the sea, eating Toona sinensis, etc. Grain Rain is a busy season in spring, and it is also a time of great vitality!
Qingming breaks snow, Grain Rain breaks frost? This is a rural proverb and the legacy of our ancestors. It is a treasure summed up according to our ancestors' observation of astronomical phenomena. This sentence is to remind farmers that they can start farming, and the temperature will rise in the future, so there is no need to worry about the seeds freezing to death. ? If you plant a millet in spring, you will reap 10,000 seeds in autumn. This is the golden age.
The more you read the old saying, the more interesting it becomes. Moreover, it is also very reasonable. Personally, it is really good to read these words carefully. ? Qingming breaks snow, Grain Rain breaks frost? The busy year of farmers' uncles officially kicked off! I believe this year will be another bumper year!