When is the solar term in the summer of 2022? At 20: 23 on May 5, Gregorian calendar.

The time of each of the 24 solar terms is not fixed, and only the specific time range is described in folk songs. However, in the 2 1 century with advanced technology, the time and minute of each solar term can be accurately detected. As the first of the 24 solar terms, the arrival of long summer means that summer is approaching, usually around the beginning of May every year.

Long summer crops thrive.

As long summer, the specific time of long summer in 2022 is 20: 23 on May 5, 2022 in Gregorian calendar and April 5, 2022 in lunar calendar. The long summer climate in the south and the north is different. The south officially entered the rainy season, and the rainfall and rainy days increased significantly, while the rainy season in the north only began in July or August. Summer is the best season for many crops to grow vigorously. Because of the influence of warm and humid air flow from the ocean, it is hot and humid, and at the same time it is hot, which is conducive to crop growth. In summer, crops enter a stage of vigorous growth, so this is also a very important solar term for agricultural cultural activities.

The established time of long summer

The earliest long summer can be traced back to before the Warring States Period. According to historical records, the Long Summer was established at the end of the Warring States Period (239 BC), indicating the change of seasons. In daily life, people are accustomed to regard "long summer" as an important solar term when the temperature rises obviously, the summer heat approaches, thunderstorms increase and crops enter the peak season. Meteorology and astronomy have different standards about whether a long summer is summer. China is used to taking the long summer as long summer, but the meteorological summer will be postponed to about 25 days after the long summer.

Eat black rice in long summer.

There are different customs and habits in areas where long summers are not used. People usually eat some fruits and seasonal dishes to welcome the arrival of summer. Summer is of special significance to the era when agriculture was the mainstay in the past. When the farm is busy, in Jiangnan, Chang Xia wants to eat black rice. Black rice is not purple rice, but black glutinous rice soaked in the juice of black leaves. Steamed rice has the effect of relieving cough and calming the nerves, and is suitable for summer consumption. According to the old saying, you still have to eat eggs in the long summer. Eat them, you can get fat in vain, eat broad beans, your eyes will be bright, and your body will be strong after eating meat, and you will not get sick. Because the heat of summer is a greater test for everyone, eating these things in the long summer will have a bright hope for the coming summer.