Grain In Ear — 2025 insights
Grain In Ear芒种
Grain in Ear signals busy fields. Rice transplanting peaks in the south, and wheat harvesting begins across the north.
Key dates
Gregorian date: 2025-06-05
Lunar date: Fifth lunar month, 10th day, 乙巳 year
Arrives around June 5 to 6
Seasonal origin
Grains with awns must be sown promptly; timing determines the harvest.
Seasonal verse
Dragonflies skim the water's edge, wheat turns a sunlit gold. Farmers race against the clock, hearts tied to the rhythm of rain.
Customs
Farmers pay respect to field deities before dawn, requesting gentle winds. In some regions, "seedling worship" ceremonies help young plants take root.
Seasonal food
Stone-milled tofu, fresh corn, and loach fish soups replenish energy after long hours outdoors. Herbal drinks with wormwood help repel insects.
Guidance
Avoid overwork in humid heat. Alternate labour with stretching, and rinse sweat quickly to prevent catching a chill after sundown.