Eawn is one of the twenty-four solar terms. The literal meaning is busy farming. This is a solar term that reflects the phenomenon of crops. In the past, people used this solar term to judge the growth of crops. Below is the origin of the Mango solar term and traditional food that I have compiled for you. I hope it will be helpful to you.
The origin of the solar term Ear Grain
Ear Grain is the ninth solar term among the twenty-four solar terms. When the solar term is Ear Grain, the sun reaches 75° of the ecliptic longitude. The literal meaning of Mangzhong is "Wheat with awns is harvested quickly, and rice with awns can be planted." "Yue Ling Seventy-Two Hou Collection": "On May Day, it is said that grains with awns can be planted.", This means that the seeds of barley, wheat and other awning crops have matured and it is urgent to harvest them. Summer crops such as late grain, millet, and millet are also the busiest season for sowing, so they are also called "awn seeds". Spring competes with the day and summer competes with the time. The "competition with the time" refers to the busy season of harvesting and farming. People often refer to the busy season of "Three Summers", which refers to the busy summer management of summer harvest, summer planting and spring sowing crops. At this time, the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China will enter the rainy Huangmei season.
Therefore, "Manzhong" is also called "busy planting" and "busy planting". It is the busiest time for farmers to sow seeds and go to the fields.
Ear sprouts represent the maturity of crops with awns such as wheat, and are a solar term that reflects agricultural phenological phenomena. It's time to reach Ear Grain, the wheat harvest season in the Sichuan Basin has passed, and the transplanting of medium-sized rice and red sweet potato is nearing completion. In most areas, mid-season rice has entered the greening stage, and the seedlings are tender green and full of vitality. The poem "The east wind dyes three thousand hectares, and the flying egrets have nowhere to stop" vividly depicts the beautiful scenery of the fields at this time. When it comes to the awn planting season, the medium-sized rice that has not yet been transplanted in the basin should be transplanted as soon as possible; if it is delayed further, the vegetative growth period of the rice will be shortened due to the increase in temperature, and the growth stage will be prone to drought, diseases and insect pests, and the yield will inevitably be low. The red potato must be transplanted before the summer solstice at the latest. If the potato is planted too late, not only will the impact of drought be aggravated, but the temperature will drop when autumn comes, which is not conducive to the expansion of the potato tubers and the yield will be significantly reduced. This is the meaning of the farmer's proverb "Earns are planted in a hurry".
Traditional delicacies during the Mangzhong solar term
1. Eating rice
During the Mangzhong season, people pay attention to "eat less meat and eat more", so you can eat more japonica rice during the Mangzhong season. Boiled rice, or rice cooked with miscellaneous grains, such as black rice, black rice, red rice, etc. These rice are very rich in nutrients and have a satiety effect, so you will not feel hungry after eating it. .
2. Barley porridge
During the mist season, the rain gradually increases, and there will be more and more bad weather, so the haze and moisture in the air are relatively heavy. Therefore, during the Ear Grain season, you can buy some barley, add some adzuki beans, poria, etc. to make barley porridge. It is not only delicious but also has the effect of removing moisture. It is best to eat it during the Ear Grain season.
3. Carp soup
You can drink carp soup during the pawn season. Carp soup is as delicious as most fish soups. At the same time, carp soup has the effect of diuresis, swelling and dampness. The moisture in the air is relatively high during the Mango solar term, and there is an increase in rain, so the human body is prone to moisture levels. Therefore, drinking more carp soup can effectively remove dampness and reduce swelling.
4. Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts can be eaten as dishes or as fruits. It is a very good food and is also recommended during the miso season. You can wash and peel raw water chestnuts directly and eat them, they will be crisp, tender and juicy. You can also wash the water chestnuts and cook them. Not only will the cooked water chestnuts taste soft, glutinous and sweet, you can even drink the water chestnuts, which have the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying. Water chestnuts can also be used in stir-fries, which are also very delicious. So when it comes to the Eg Zhong solar term, you can buy some water chestnuts and eat them raw or cooked.
Weather characteristics of Mangzhong
1. Temperature
During this period, except for the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and some areas in the northernmost part of Heilongjiang, summer has not really entered. People in most areas generally experience the heat of summer. In June, high temperatures above 35°C are possible in both the south and the north. High temperatures above 40°C may occur in the Huanghuai region and the eastern part of northwest China, but they are generally not persistent high temperatures. In Hainan, Fujian, Guangdong and Guangxi and other places in South China, the average temperature in June is around 28°C. If it is before a thunderstorm, the air humidity is high and it is really stuffy and hot. Sometimes it is necessary to issue a high temperature forecast to the public to remind people to take precautions. Heatstroke, air-conditioning sickness and acute gastroenteritis.
2. Precipitation
It is rainy along the river during the awning season, and the Huanghuai Plain is about to enter the rainy season. If there are continuous rainy weather, wind, hail, etc. before and after the awning season, it often prevents the wheat from being harvested and threshed in time. And storage causes lodging of wheat plants, grain falling, germination and mildew on the ears, and "rotten wheat field", etc., which destroys the crops before your eyes.
After the eclipse season, the southeast monsoon rain belt in South China is stable, which is the time of year with the most precipitation. The middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River have successively entered the plum rain season, with more rainy days, heavy rainfall, less sunshine, and sometimes accompanied by There is low temperature. During the awning season, crops such as rice and cotton grow vigorously and require a lot of water. A moderate plum rain is very beneficial to agricultural production; in years where the plum rain is too late or too little or even "empty plum", crops will be threatened by drought.
However, if the plum rains come too early, there are too many rainy days, and there is long-term rain and little sunshine, it will also have a negative impact on agricultural production, especially if the rainfall is too concentrated or heavy rain will cause floods. The southwest region also begins to enter the rainy season of the year in June. At this time, hail weather began to increase in the plateau areas of the southwest and west.