What are the taboos in Jingzhe in 2018? How to arrange farming activities during Jingzhe?

What are the taboos in Jingzhe in 2018? How to arrange farming activities during Jingzhe?
The 24 solar terms are one of my country's traditional cultures. They were invented in ancient times to guide people's agricultural production activities. Therefore, it can be said that the 24 solar terms are closely related to people's daily lives. So what are the taboos of Jingzhe in 2018? For more details about the 2018 Lunar New Year calendar, please visit the Fortune Teller website for consultation!

What are the taboos in Jingzhe in 2018?

During the Jingzhe season, spring thunder sounds and the small animals that have hibernated in the soil are awakened by the thunder and come out to move around, marking the beginning of the new year. At this time, the earth warms up and the spring rain moisturizes, and nature at this time of year, whether it is plants or animals, enters a vigorous life period. The wheat is turning green, the peach blossoms are in full bloom, and the birds are singing, presenting a beautiful scene full of vitality to people.
It is normal to have thunder on or after the Waking of Insects Day, which indicates a good year with a good harvest. However, people are superstitious about thunder before the Waking of Insects. There is a saying in Jiangsu: "If you hear thunder before the Waking of Insects, people will eat dog food." This means that if you hear thunder before the Waking of Insects, it is a sign that this year will be a bad year and the grain harvest will be poor. In some places, thunder is taboo on the day of Jingzhe. There is a proverb in Hubei and Guizhou that says: "If there is thunder on the Jingzhe day, there will be many insects and snakes." People believe that if there is thunder on the Jingzhe day, there will be many poisonous insects in the summer. Therefore, many farmers would use ashes to spread a bow and arrow pattern on the ground in the evening before the Waking of Insects, which is called "shooting insects" to ward off poisonous insects. I heard the effect is good.
It is commonly believed that Jingzhe is the time when thunder begins to sound. It is normal to hear thunder on the Jingzhe day or thereafter, which indicates a good year with favorable weather, good harvest and good harvest. As the saying goes, "When thunder strikes during the Waking of Insects, the price of rice becomes cheap" and "When thunder is heard during the Waking of Insects, rice becomes as cheap as mud." But it is taboo to have thunder on the day of Jingzhe. There is a proverb in Jiangsu area: "If thunder is heard before the Waking of Insects, people will eat dog food." It means that if you hear thunder before the Waking of Insects, it is a sign of a bad year. There is also a saying that thunder is taboo on the Jingzhe day. In Guizhou, there is a proverb that goes: "If there is thunder on the Waking of Insects day, there will be many insects and snakes." It is believed that if thunder is heard on the Waking of Insects day, there will be many poisonous insects in the summer.

How to arrange farming activities during Jingzhe?

After the Waking of Insects, as the temperature continues to rise, the land begins to thaw, and the winter wheat in the Yellow River and Huaihe River basins generally begins to turn green and grow faster, and urgently needs water for greening. Once there is a water shortage, the yield will be reduced. However, because the soil is still in a state of alternating freeze and thaw at this time, timely harrowing is an important measure to reduce water loss. In rural areas south of the Yangtze River, wheat is jointing and heading, and rapeseed is growing. The requirements for water and fertilizer are increasing, and topdressing should be done in a timely manner. Areas with drought and little rain should be irrigated appropriately. The sowing of double-season early rice in southern China should be carried out as soon as possible, and at the same time, work should be done to protect the fields from the cold. In addition, as the temperature rises, the tea trees gradually begin to sprout and should be pruned. And apply germination fertilizer in time to promote more branches and leaves, thereby increasing tea yield. For fruit trees such as pine, pear, and apple, it is necessary to apply fertilizer before flowering. After the Jingzhe Festival, the warm climatic conditions provide favorable conditions for the occurrence of various diseases and insect pests, and we should start to pay attention to the epidemic prevention work of poultry and livestock. After the Waking of Insects, spring farming will begin in some parts of my country.

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