Mangzhong | Starting from cultivation, harvesting hope
Release Time: 2026-06-05
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Mangzhong is the ninth solar term among the twenty-four solar terms and the third solar term in summer, usually occurring between June 5th and 7th each year. The two characters "Mangzhong" mean "wheat with awns is harvested quickly, and rice with awns can be planted". At this point, crops with awns such as barley and wheat have already matured, and it is urgent to harvest them quickly; Late grain, millet, millet and other summer crops are also in the busiest season for sowing. Therefore, Mangzhong, also known as "busy planting", is the busiest season for farming in a year.
The origin of Mangzhong can be traced back to ancient agricultural civilization. The ancients determined solar terms based on the direction of the handle of the Big Dipper and the position of the Yellow Meridian of the Sun. During the Mangzhong season, the temperature significantly rises, rainfall is abundant, and air humidity is high, making it suitable for planting cereal crops such as late rice. The agricultural proverb 'If you don't plant in full bloom, it's useless to plant again' emphasizes the urgency of sowing during this season - after full bloom, the survival rate of crops will be greatly reduced.
The customs of Mangzhong are rich and colorful. In the Jiangnan region, plum ripening occurs in May and June every year. However, fresh plums have a sour and astringent taste and need to be processed before consumption, which is the custom of "boiling plums". The allusion of "Green Plum Boiling Wine and Discussing Heroes" during the Three Kingdoms period is the cultural imprint of this festival. In addition, there is a tradition of planting rice in southern Anhui. After planting rice, every household uses new wheat flour to evaporate and shape it into the shape of five grains and six livestock, praying for a bountiful harvest.
The ancients divided the Mangzhong into three stages: "The first stage is when the mantis is born, the second stage is when the owl begins to chirp, and the third stage is when the mantis turns its tongue and makes no sound." The mantis lays eggs in the late autumn of the year before last, and during the Mangzhong season, the small mantis breaks out of its shell; The shrike bird, which likes shade, began to chirp on the branches; And the mockingbird, which learns the calls of other birds, stops chirping due to sensing yin energy.
The key to health preservation during the Mangzhong solar term is to dispel dampness and prevent heatstroke. At this time, the temperature is high and the humidity is high. It is advisable to have a light diet and eat more foods that clear heat and dampness, such as beans, winter melon, Job's tears, etc. At the same time, pay attention to replenishing water and maintaining sufficient sleep.
The wind blows the wheat waves, and the wild seeds are healthy! Rosewool Insulation Refractory Co.,Ltd. sends warm wishes, wishing you success in your busy schedule, satisfaction in all things, smooth seasons, good health, steady and abundant wealth, and daily happiness.
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