Time flies so fast, Beijing time on April 19 we will usher in the Guyu solar term, a season has 6 solar terms, Guyu is the last of the 24 solar terms in the mainland, the arrival of the Guyu solar term marks a significant increase in rainfall, but also means that we will soon enter the next summer.
According to the experience of our ancestors, if the cuckoo calls three days before the valley rain solar term, then it indicates that the rain will be less in the future, and if the cuckoo calls after the valley rain, then it indicates that the rain will be sufficient in the future, so it is a good sign to hear the cuckoo's cry during the valley rain solar term, which means that the rain is coming.
The year 2024 is the year of Jiachen, Jia corresponds to cyan in the five elements, and Chen corresponds to the zodiac dragon, so 2024 is the year of the green dragon. The dragon has been regarded as auspicious in ancient times in the mainland, its division of the clouds and rain, at the same time the cyan also corresponds to the spring, the spring symbolizes vitality and vitality, 2024 is the 60 years of the rare green dragon year of the valley rain solar term, it can be said that this year's valley rain solar term is not ordinary;
The Guyu solar term is here, reminding everyone: no matter how busy you are, there are 3 things to prepare for in advance
1. Don't forget to pick "Guyu Tea"
During the Guyu solar term, let's not forget to pick "Guyu tea". Guyu tea is the spring tea picked on the day of the valley rain, also known as the second spring tea, in this season, the spring temperature is moderate, the rainfall is abundant, and the tea tree after the winter recuperation, the spring buds and leaves become fat, the color is emerald green, the leaf quality is soft, rich in a variety of vitamins and amino acids, so that the spring tea taste is fresh, the aroma is pleasant.
Not only that, Guyu tea is also endowed with rich connotations and meanings in traditional culture. Legend has it that drinking tea from Gu Yu can clear the fire, ward off evil spirits, and brighten the eyes, so no matter what the weather is like on this day, people will go to the tea mountain on this day to pick new tea with their own hands to taste its unique charm, and also hope to pray for health and peace.
2. Don't forget to "eat spring"
Gu Yu solar terms, don't forget to "eat spring". "Eating spring" here mainly refers to eating fresh vegetables from spring, especially toons. Toon is a unique delicacy in the rainy season, the sprouts are fresh and tender, nutritious, and have a unique aroma and taste. There is a folk saying that "the toon buds are extremely tender before the rain, and the toon buds are woody after the rain", so we should take advantage of the arrival of the valley rain solar term to taste the delicious toon.
On the day of Gu Yu, many places in the mainland have the custom of eating toon, people wash the toon buds, or slightly blanch them with boiling water, or marinate them with salt, and then cook them together with eggs, tofu and other ingredients to make a variety of delicious dishes.
In addition to toon, there are many other spring vegetables that are also worth tasting during the rainy season, such as spring bamboo shoots, spinach, etc. Not only are these vegetables tender in taste, but they are also rich in vitamins and minerals that help boost the body's immunity and keep you healthy.
3. Don't forget "spring sowing"
The temperature is mild, the rain increases significantly, and the soil moisture is very suitable for new crops, so the Guyu solar term is a busy season for spring sowing in the mainland. As the old saying goes, "people are wrong for a while, and the land is wrong for a year", as farmers, we should not violate the agricultural time, if the sowing is too late, then the crop will be reduced due to insufficient growth temperature.
Just as the agricultural proverb says, "it is good to plant cotton when there is rain in the valley", "plant grain rain under the bud rice", "before and after the valley rain, plant melons and beans", "after the valley rain, plant peanuts", "plant sweet potato seedlings in the valley rain, one can harvest a big basket", "the seedlings in the valley rain, it is generally fine", when it comes to the valley rain solar terms, crops such as cotton, corn, melons, beans, peanuts and other crops can be sown, such as seedlings, sweet potato seedlings, pepper seedlings, tomato seedlings, eggplant seedlings and other crops can be transplanted.
Although the temperature is getting warmer and warmer, the cold air activity in the north has not stopped, we can pay more attention to the weather forecast during spring sowing, if there is a cold wave invasion or no effective rainfall for a long time, then we have to postpone sowing.
Special attention: Although the valley rain solar term marks the end of spring, the temperature rises significantly, and the rainfall increases, but the climate at this time is still characterized by a large temperature difference between morning and evening, and the humidity is heavier. Therefore, even if it feels warm during the day, it is still important to keep warm in the morning and evening. As the old saying goes, "the valley rain is cold and the rats die", this sentence vividly describes the complexity and variability of the climate in the valley rain season, although the temperature is generally on the rise after the valley rain, but the low temperature in the morning and evening still cannot be ignored. At this time, if you change into summer clothes too early, your bare skin will be easily attacked by moisture and cold, which will cause your body to get cold.
Therefore, after the valley rain solar term, it is recommended that people increase or decrease clothing in time according to the weather changes. In the morning and evening, you can add a jacket or light sweater to protect the neck, waist and feet. At the same time, it is also necessary to keep the room ventilated to avoid moisture retention.
In summary, Guyu is the last solar term of spring, and we should not forget the above 3 things after entering the Guyu solar term. I wish you all good health and safety in the coming year.