Beginning of Winter is the 19th solar term of the 24 solar terms in China. It’s between November 7-8 of the annual Gregorian calendar. Beginning of Winter is a seasonal solar term, which means all things vitality began to be closed, into the state of self-cultivation. It has entered the winter since then. The climate also changes from dry autumn with little rain to rainy winter with cold.
After the Beginning of Winter, garlic farmers should pay attention to preventing intertillage frost and appropriately fertilize and irrigate. Also pay attention to preventing and controlling diseases and insects.