As spring temperatures warm and all things revive, farm and garden management is timely

Spring is the first season of the year, generally referring to the period between the Start of Spring and the Start of Summer, roughly covering the first to the third lunar month. At this time, the point where the sun shines directly moves gradually northward, temperatures rise, daylight grows longer, the earth thaws, and all living things end their winter dormancy and enter a stage of revival and growth.

From the perspective of climate characteristics, the most obvious changes in spring are fluctuating temperature increases and gradually increasing precipitation. Cold and warm air masses alternate frequently, the weather is sometimes warm and sometimes cold, and late spring cold spells are prone to occur, greatly affecting early spring sowing and newly sprouted plants. The difference between the drier north and the rainier south also makes the pace of spring farming vary from place to place.

In agricultural production, spring is the beginning of the year's farming, and spring plowing, spring sowing and seedling raising are all concentrated in this period. After the soil thaws, the moisture condition is good and suitable for land preparation and fertilization. Most grain crops and vegetables need to be sown promptly, while fruit trees need good thinning of flowers, pollination and pest and disease control to lay a solid foundation for the year's harvest.

For households growing flowers and vegetables, spring is also a good time for repotting, division, cuttings and sowing. Once temperatures stabilize, plant roots become active again, recover quickly and have a high survival rate. Watering and fertilizing should be increased gradually along with the growth rhythm, first promoting roots and then leaves, to avoid burning seedlings caused by applying fertilizer that is too strong all at once.

Overall, spring is a season full of vitality and also the busiest stage for farming and gardening. By keeping track of temperature changes, seizing the sowing window and taking precautions against late spring cold, you can give the new year's planting a good start.