The summer planting period following the summer harvest represents a critical agricultural phase, with farmers nationwide sowing summer corn, soybeans and transplanting rice seedlings. This transitional period connects summer and autumn harvests, with distinct regional approaches shaped by local climate and soil conditions across China’s geographical zones.
Major summer crops beyond rice
Northern China’s Huang-Huai-Hai Plain utilizes warm temperate monsoon climate conditions for corn-soybean intercropping following wheat harvests, while Henan and Shandong provinces cultivate large quantities of high-quality oil peanuts under plastic mulch. The Yangtze River basin’s hot rainy summers support double-cropping rice systems, with late rice transplanted after mid-July early rice harvests.
Southern China’s year-round warmth permits continuous rice growth alongside seasonal vegetables like winter melon and pumpkin, plus summer fruits including watermelon and muskmelon. Arid northwestern regions grow drought-resistant millet and sorghum, while Xinjiang’s cotton enters peak growth. Northeastern areas with short warm seasons maintain single-crop systems, though southern Liaoning achieves limited double-cropping through interplanting techniques.
Agricultural wisdom guides timing
The traditional farming proverb “Planting after Grain in Ear brings no yield” emphasizes the crucial planting window for cereal crops. Farmers nationwide maintain confidence that diligent summer cultivation will ensure abundant autumn harvests.
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