The phrase "heavy snow is three elephants, farmers are worried in the coming year" is actually a folk proverb, which describes the emergence of three weather phenomena in the heavy snow solar term, indicating that agricultural production may face some problems in the coming year, which makes farmers feel worried. So, what are these three weather phenomena?Let's take a look at them one by one.
The first elephant: heavy snow does not enclave
During the solar term of heavy snowfall, there is usually widespread snowfall, which makes the land covered in snow. However, if this fiefdom does not occur during heavy snowfall, it means that there may be a spring drought in the following spring.
In the northern part of China, spring is a critical period for crop growth, and if there is not enough rain to moisten during this period, then the growth of crops will be affected, thus reducing agricultural yields. Therefore, when heavy snow does not seal the land, farmers worry about the next year's harvest.
Second Elephant: The snow doesn't stop
If the snowfall does not stop and lasts for too long during the heavy snow season, then this will also have an impact on agricultural production. Too much snow can cover the ground, hindering the photosynthesis of crops and preventing them from growing properly.
In addition, excessive snow cover can also hinder farmers from carrying out field management, such as irrigation, fertilization, etc., which can also adversely affect the growth of crops. Therefore, when the heavy snow does not stop, farmers are also worried.
The third elephant: heavy snow does not see ice
During the heavy snow season, if there is no ice all the time, this can also be a concern for farmers. Because in the northern regions of China, winter freezing is a natural insecticide, which can effectively eliminate overwintering pests and germs.
If there is no ice all the time, there is a chance that pests and germs will continue to survive and pose a threat to crop growth the following year. In addition, the absence of ice also means that the moisture on the ground is not replenished effectively, which will dry out the soil and be detrimental to the growth of crops.
To sum up, the proverb "heavy snow is three elephants, and farmers are worried in the coming year" describes three weather phenomena that appear in the solar term of heavy snow: heavy snow does not flaw, heavy snow does not stop, and heavy snow does not see ice.
The emergence of these phenomena indicates that agricultural production may face some problems in the coming year, which worries farmers. Although there is no scientific basis for these proverbs, in civil society in the past, people often used these proverbs to make predictions about future weather and agricultural production. These proverbs also reflect the farmers' concern for the natural environment and the importance they place on agricultural production.
In addition to the three weather phenomena mentioned above, there are some other proverbs and sayings that are also related to the solar term of heavy snow.
For example".Heavy snow does not freeze but spring cold".This means that if there is no freezing during the heavy snow season, there may be abnormal weather phenomena such as the inverted spring cold in the following spring.
Although these proverbs and claims are not necessarily based on science, in civil society in the past, people often used these proverbs to make predictions about future weather and agricultural production.
In modern society, with the continuous development of science and technology, people can use a more scientific way to improve the weather and agricultural production. But these proverbs still have a certain cultural and social value. They reflect people's concern for the natural environment and the importance they place on agricultural production. At the same time, these proverbs can also be used as a cultural inheritance and expression, allowing people to better understand and recognize their own culture and history.