April 25th, 2025-April 29th is Spring-Middle stage of SEIMEI (Pure and clear)-17th KOU “Last frost, rice seedlings grow.” According to the SHICHIJYUUNIKOU (72 micro seasonal divisions), it’s getting warmer, the frost is gone, and it’s time for seedlings (especially rice) ready to start farming.
There was news that rice planting has started in AZUMINO area (4/16). It’s about two months earlier than around here (southern NAGANO City). Sowing of buckwheat seeds also has begun in AOKI-Village in the TOUSHIN area of UEDA region. These areas are at a high altitude, so is there no need to worry about frost?
My vegetable garden has only recently been tilled^^;
I’m growing eggplants, cucumbers, and tomato, the staples of home gardening, but planting them will be done a little later. Even though the 17th KOU says “Last frost”, I’m worried about the late frost🤔
Today I sowed safflower seeds (see the 23rd KOU). I usually buy them from a store. This year, they were the ones I harvested by myself from last year’s flowers. Once the seedlings are ready, next they are transplanted into my garden.
