24 Solar Terms: Grain in Ear

Grain in Ear, or "Mangzhong" (Chinese: 芒种), the 9th solar term, falls on June 5 this year. It marks a time when farmers harvest the summer grains and plant crops for the autumn.

The Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. The arrival of Grain in Ear signifies the ripening of crops such as barley and wheat. It is also a busy period for farmers.

The solar terms were created thousands of years ago to guide agricultural production. The culture remains useful today to guide people's lives through special foods, cultural ceremonies and healthy living tips that correspond with each term.

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