What crops are suitable for planting during the Grain in Ear season?

Grain in Ear is the third solar term in summer, which usually occurs in early June. At this time, the weather gradually becomes warmer and the daylight hours gradually increase. It is a very busy solar term for farming, and there are many varieties of crops suitable for planting at this time.

There are many crops suitable for planting during the Grain in Ear season, such as rice, sunflower, watermelon, peanut, corn, sorghum, winter melon, sweet potato, water spinach, lettuce, pepper, beans, cucumber, cabbage, tomato, etc.

1. Sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes can also be planted during the Grain in Ear season, especially near the Yellow River basin where the soil is sandy. The sweet potatoes grown here have very good shapes and taste, and can be harvested in late October.

2. Lettuce

Lettuce can also be planted around the Grain in Ear season and can be eaten one month after planting. The plant prefers cool climates and has relatively high requirements for nutrients. Before planting, add an appropriate amount of decomposed organic fertilizer to the soil.

3. Sunflower

Oil sunflower can also be planted around the Grain in Ear season. In fact, it is oil-bearing sunflower, a common oil crop that is drought-resistant and salt-alkali-tolerant. It has low requirements for soil and fertilizer. Just apply enough base fertilizer before planting.