In China's farming culture, the importance of time is self-evident, it is related to the growth of crops, the livelihood of farmers, and even the stability of the whole society. And today, we have ushered in a day that is quite mysterious in Chinese farming traditions - the tenth day of the fourth lunar month.
There is an old folk saying, "Drought and flood are fixed on the tenth day of April", and the weather conditions on this day are regarded by farmers as an important basis for predicting the next rainfall and drought and flood conditions. On this day, we may be able to provide some valuable references for the next agricultural production through observation and research.
But are these age-old forecasting methods really accurate? Can we rely entirely on them for agricultural activities? On this special day, can we find clues about this summer's rain from the old agricultural proverb?
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In ancient Chinese culture, the dragon was regarded as a divine beast in charge of rain, so it was closely related to rainfall. This year is the Year of the Dragon, and the predictions of the Year of the Dragon and rainfall in some ancient books have attracted people's attention.
The records in the "Earth Mother Sutra" are particularly striking. This ancient book mentions that "spring and summer are flooded, and autumn and winter are blocked", which directly indicates that in the spring and summer of the Jiachen year, we will face abundant rain, which may even lead to waterlogging in some areas.
Such a forecast is undoubtedly a wake-up call for farmers to pay special attention to weather changes during these two seasons and be prepared for flood control.
At the same time, the prediction of "one dragon to control the water" in "Stove Horse Head" has also attracted much attention. According to this ancient book, the first day of the first lunar month of this year is "Jiachen Day", so it is judged to be "a dragon to control the water".
In the concept of the ancients, "the dragon is less waterlogged, and the dragon is more dependent", that is, the fewer the number of dragons, the more rainfall; Conversely, if the number of dragons is high, the rainfall will decrease. This forecast seems to coincide with the actual situation this year, which has seen unusually high levels of rain in many areas since the beginning of the year.
It is important to note that the predictions of these ancient books are not absolutely accurate, but they do provide us with a perspective on observing and interpreting natural phenomena.
Combined with modern meteorological data, we can get a more complete picture of future weather trends, so that we can better respond to possible natural disasters.
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In addition to ancient books, agricultural proverbs are also a valuable asset that has been passed down from generation to generation by farmers. On the 10th day of the fourth lunar month, there are many agricultural proverbs associated with it, which reveal the weather conditions in a concise and clear way.
The agricultural proverb "ten days of rain in April, nine days of sunny days in January" means that if it rains on the tenth day of April, then the rainy weather will dominate for the following month.
This has a significant impact on crop growth, especially for crops that are in the critical growing season. Farmers need to adapt their farming activities to this proverb to ensure that their crops grow healthily.
"The 10th day of April is wet, and the rainy and rainy end of May" further emphasizes the importance of the rain on the 10th day of April. If your hair gets wet with rain on this day, then the following rainy weather may continue until the end of May.
This period coincides with the ripening and harvesting season for many crops, and the continuous rain will undoubtedly cause a lot of trouble for farmers. Therefore, they need to pay close attention to weather changes and take timely countermeasures.
"On the tenth day of April, there is no shortage of rain on the dog days" indicates that if it rains on the tenth day of April, then the rain will be more abundant on the dog days.
Dog days are the hottest time of the year, and adequate rain is essential for crop growth. This agricultural proverb provides an important reference for farmers to prepare for flood and drought control in advance.
"The sun is smiling on the 10th day of April, and there is no wet soil for 45 days" indicates that if the 10th day of April is a sunny day, then the weather will be mainly sunny and the soil will be relatively dry for the next 45 days.
This is undoubtedly a challenge for crops that need water. Farmers need to be prepared for drought and ensure the normal growth of crops.
Although these agricultural proverbs are simple and easy to understand, they contain a wealth of farming experience and wisdom behind them. They not only provide farmers with valuable weather forecasts, but also guide them in their agricultural activities.
In today's era of advanced science and technology, we can still draw wisdom from these ancient agricultural proverbs and provide useful references for modern agricultural production.
Of course, in the face of possible droughts and floods, we should remain in awe, neither relying solely on the predictions of ancient books and agricultural proverbs, nor ignoring their warnings.
Combined with modern meteorological science, we can grasp weather changes more accurately and take timely countermeasures to ensure a bumper crop harvest and the safety of our homes.