2025/07/22 (Tue.) Great Heat
2025/07/22 (Tue.) Great Heat
Solar terms and agriculture
When the weather is hottest, the second phase of rice planting begins and the water demand in the fields increases. If there is insufficient rain, drought is likely to occur, forcing the fields to be left fallow. However, with the arrival of the typhoon season, strong winds and heavy rains often destroy the farmers’ hard work for half a year. “Heavy rains during the Great Heat bring heavy death, while no rains bring no death.” also means that the size of the rain during the Great Heat has a great impact on the growth of rice. "The fields are full of crops before the Great Heat" and "No green leaves appear during the Great Heat" mean that all the grains in the fields should be ripe and ready for harvest. "Only when the Great Heat is thoroughly hot can there be a good winter" indicates the heat of the Great Heat and symbolizes that the four seasons have their proper roles. "Eat pineapples during the Great Heat" means that pineapples are not sour before the Great Heat, so it is the right time to eat them. ...
Administrative Unit:
Secretary's Office
Date:
2025/07/22
