What is the next solar term after Qingming?
What is the next solar term after Qingming: Grain Rain;Twenty-four Solar Terms: Start of Spring, Rain Water, Awakening of Insects, Spring Equinox, Qingming, Grain Rain, Start of Summer, Grain Buds, Grain in Ear, Summer Solstice, Minor Heat, Major Heat, Start of Autumn, White Dew, Autumnal Equinox, Cold Dew, Frost's Descent, Start of Winter, Minor Snow, Major Snow, Winter Solstice, Minor Cold, and Major Cold.
Grain Rain is the sixth solar term of the twenty-four and the last one of spring. It refers to the direction of the Big Dipper pointing to the east, with the sun's ecliptic longitude at 30°, and occurs between April 19th and 21st every year. The name "Grain Rain" means that rain helps all kinds of crops grow. At this time, precipitation increases significantly, and young rice seedlings have just been planted, and new crops have been sown, which need the nourishment of rain. As the saying goes, "Spring rain is as precious as oil." With sufficient and timely rainfall, grain crops can grow vigorously. Like other terms such as Rain Water, Grain Buds, Minor Snow, and Major Snow, Grain Rain reflects the phenomenon of precipitation, reflecting ancient agricultural culture's understanding of seasonal changes.
What are the climate characteristics of Qingming Festival?
Qingming is a solar term that marks the change of seasons, meaning clear weather and lush vegetation. As the saying goes, "Qingming ends the snow, and Grain Rain ends the frost." By the time of Qingming, the climate in South China is warm, and spring is in full bloom. However, during the period around Qingming, cold air may still occasionally invade, even causing the average daily temperature to remain below 12°C for three consecutive days. In the northwest plateau, livestock is weak due to the harsh winter and insufficient feed, and it is necessary to be vigilant against the harm caused by strong temperature drops after the beginning of spring to the elderly, weak, and young animals. "Rain falls heavily during the Qingming season," is a poetic depiction by the famous Tang Dynasty poet Du Mu of the spring rain in the Jiangnan region. However, this is not the case everywhere. Especially in the western part of South China, there is often a spring drought, with rainfall generally only 10 to 20 millimeters in early April, which is less than half of that in the Jiangnan area. Although the eastern part of South China has more spring rain, the rainfall in early April is generally no more than 20 to 40 millimeters, and natural precipitation is still insufficient for agricultural production, requiring water stored from the previous year to supplement. In addition, May and June are the months with the most hailstorms in a year, so it is important to strengthen the prevention of hail disasters.During the Qingming period, except for the northeast and northwest regions, the average daily temperature in most parts of China has risen above 12°C. All over the country, from the south of the Yangtze River to the Great Wall, there is a busy scene of spring plowing. "At Qingming, the wheat grows three joints," in the area south of the Yellow and Huai Rivers, the wheat is about to form ears, and the rapeseed is in full bloom. In the northeast and northwest areas, the wheat has entered the jointing stage and should focus on the management of later fertilization and irrigation, as well as pest control. In northern dry farming areas and southern early and medium rice areas, it is the suitable season for large-scale sowing, and it is necessary to seize the opportunity to sow early under sunny conditions. "The pear blossoms are in full bloom when Qingming comes," at this time, many fruit trees are in bloom, and it is necessary to pay attention to artificial assisted pollination to improve fruit set. In the early rice planting area of South China, the finishing work of planting is being carried out, and field cultivation and fertilization should be done in time. Corn, sorghum, and cotton will also be sown in various places. "Tea before Qingming, two buds," tea plants are growing new buds vigorously, and it is necessary to pay attention to pest control. Famous tea-producing areas have begun to open, and scientific picking and processing should be strictly followed to ensure yield and quality. As we enter 2020, the flow of years has changed, and understanding the future fortune early can help avoid misfortune and achieve success in love and career.
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