Which solar term is Guyu among the 24 solar terms? What to eat?

Which solar term is Guyu among the 24 solar terms? What to eat?
As the name suggests, there are twenty-four solar terms, and Guyu is one of them. So, let’s take a look at which solar term Guyu is among the twenty-four solar terms? Peach blossoms are in full bloom in March, so the third month of the lunar calendar is also called Peach Month. If you want to know more details about the third month of the lunar calendar in 2021, please visit Mr. Shui Mo’s website.

Which solar term is Guyu among the 24 solar terms?

Grain Rain is the sixth solar term among the 24 solar terms.
Guyu is the sixth solar term of the twenty-four solar terms and the last solar term of spring. The Dipper points to Chen; the sun's ecliptic longitude is 30°; the solar term falls on April 19th to 21st of the Gregorian calendar every year. Guyu means "rain brings forth all kinds of grains". At this time, the precipitation increases significantly. The seedlings planted in the fields and the new crops need rain the most. As the saying goes, "Spring rain is as precious as oil". With sufficient and timely rainfall, cereal crops can thrive.
Grain Rain, like Rain Water, Grain Full, Light Snow, Heavy Snow and other solar terms, is a solar term that reflects precipitation phenomena and is a reflection of the ancient farming culture on the festivals.
Therefore, Grain Rain is the sixth solar term among the twenty-four solar terms.

What is good to eat before and after Grain Rain?

1. Black rice
Eating black rice during Grain Rain is a traditional custom. Even in Zhaoxing Dong Village, there is a custom of "eating black rice, making face paintings, and sowing rice seeds." On the day of Grain Rain, young men and women fully express their love.
2. Grain Rain Tea
Spring is the season when tea leaves sprout. In southern my country, there is a custom of picking tea during the Grain Rain. Therefore, every year during the Grain Rain season, no matter what the weather is like, people will go to nearby tea mountains to pick some fresh tea leaves and bring them back to make tea. It is said that drinking tea on the day of Grain Rain can clear internal heat, ward off evil spirits, and improve eyesight.
3. Toona sinensis
In the north, there is a custom of eating Chinese toon during the Grain Rain. The period around the Grain Rain is the time when Chinese toon is on the market. At this time, the Chinese toon is mellow, refreshing and has high nutritional value. There is a saying that "the Chinese toon is as tender as silk before the rain." Toona sinensis has the effects of improving the body's immunity, strengthening the stomach, regulating qi, stopping diarrhea, moisturizing the skin, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and insecticidal.

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