Chinese Grain in Ear Solar Term: the inheritance and evolution of the thousand-year farming culture

Chinese Grain in Ear Solar Term: the inheritance and evolution of the thousand-year farming culture

Grain in Ear, as one of the traditional twenty-four solar terms in China, carries profound farming culture connotation. Every year between June 5 and 7 of the Gregorian calendar, when the sun reaches 75°, we usher in the third solar term of summer - grain in Ear. The name of this solar term directly reflects the characteristics of agricultural activities, "awn" refers to rice, millet, millet and other awn crops, "seed" means sowing.

The origin of Grain in Ear can be traced back to ancient farming society. According to the "seventy-two seasons of the month" recorded: "May Festival, that there are aeng seed grain can be planted." This phrase reveals the core meaning of the Grain in Ear solar term: awned crops such as barley and wheat are in the harvest season, while summer crops such as late rice are also entering the busy sowing season. Therefore, grain in Ear is not only the harvest season, but also the sowing season, farmer friends need to be busy in the field during this period, tense farming activities.

The arrival of Grain in Ear marks the gradual rise in temperature, abundant rainfall and high humidity in the air, which provides good conditions for the growth of crops. At this time, farmers need to strengthen the field management of crops, such as watering, loosening, fertilization, etc., to ensure the normal growth of crops. At the same time, we should also pay attention to preventing natural disasters, such as wind and rain disasters, to ensure the harvest of crops.

Grain in Ear is not only an important agricultural solar term, but also an important part of traditional Chinese culture. It carries the wisdom and experience of ancient farming society and embodies the concept of harmonious coexistence between man and nature. In the Grain in Ear season, let us feel the charm of nature together and experience the profound heritage of farming culture.