立夏是标示万物进入旺季生长的一个重要节气。《历书》云:“斗指东南，维为立夏，万物至此皆长大，故名立夏也。”立夏后，日照增加，逐渐升温，雷雨增多。

　　Lixiais an important solar term that signals the start of vigorous growth in all living things.The Traditional Calendarrecords: “When the Dipper points to the southeast, it marks the beginning of Lixia; from this point on, all things grow and flourish — hence the name Lixia(Beginning of Summer).”After Lixia, daylight increases, temperatures gradually rise, and thunderstorms become more frequent.

　　立夏节气与农耕活动有着密切的关系。在今天，虽然农业技术已经得到了很大的发展，但立夏这一节气对于农耕活动的影响仍然不可忽视。

　　Lixia is closely related to agricultural activities. Even today, although agricultural technology has advanced significantly, the impact of this solar term on farming remains significant.

　　春末夏初，随着气温的快速升高，农作物进入快速生长季节，田间管理至关重要。枣庄市山亭区农民强化对农作物的田间精细管理力度，为全年农业丰产、农民增收打好基础。In late spring and early summer, as temperatures rise rapidly, crops enter a period of vigorous growth, making field management crucial. Farmers in Shanting, Zaozhuang are intensifying meticulous field management of their crops, laying a solid foundation for a fruitful agricultural year and increased income for farmers.

　　走近宁阳县蒋集镇郑龙村土豆种植基地，体态饱满的土豆破土而出，有序地散落在田垄，农户们熟练地捡拾、去泥、分拣、装袋、称重、运输……众人脸上洋溢着“薯”不尽的喜悦。

　　As you step into the potato-growing base in Zhenglong Village, Jiangji Town, Ningyang, plump potatoes are breaking through the soil, scattered neatly along the ridges. Farmers move with practiced ease — picking, brushing off the dirt, sorting, bagging, weighing, and loading. The entire field is alive with activity, and everyone’s face is lit up with potato-fuljoy.

　　近日，招远市的大棚樱桃陆续成熟，“抢鲜”上市。走进招远市夏甸镇山罩李家村的樱桃大棚，一棵棵挺拔的樱桃树整齐划一，树上的樱桃鲜红欲滴、晶莹剔透，工人们正忙着采摘，红彤彤的樱桃成了增收的“致富果”。

　　Recently, greenhouse-grown cherries in Zhaoyuan have begun to ripen and hit the market early. Stepping into the cherry greenhouses in Shanzhao Lijia Village, Xiadian Town, Zhaoyuan, rows of upright cherry trees standing neatly in line. The cherries gleam like rubies — bright red, crystal-clear, and mouthwatering. Workers are busy harvesting the fruit, and these vibrant red cherries have truly become "fruits of prosperity" for the local growers.

　　惠民县麻店镇的吊蔓西瓜陆续成熟，瓜农正忙着采收，供应市场。近年来，惠民县麻店镇因地制宜大力培育西瓜产业，引进优质西瓜品种，推进西瓜产业订单化、规模化和品牌化发展。

　　In Madian Town, Huimin, vine-suspended watermelons are gradually ripening, and local farmers are busy harvesting them to supply the market. In recent years, Madian Town has vigorously developed the watermelon industry based on local conditions, introducing high-quality varieties and promoting order-based, large-scale, and branded production.