小暑标志着夏季的正式到来，同时也预示着天气将开始逐渐转热，进入一年中最炎热的阶段。这个时节虽然阳光猛烈，高温潮湿多雨，但对于农作物来讲，“雨热同期”有利于成长。此时，大部分夏秋作物,都进入生长最为旺盛的时期。

　　Xiaoshu marks the official arrival of summer and signals the beginning of the hottest period of the year. During this time, although the weather becomes increasingly hot, humid, and rainy, the simultaneous occurrence of heat and rainfall is beneficial for crop growth. Most summer and autumn crops enter their most vigorous growing phase during this period.

　　泰安市宁阳县乡饮乡东街村的田地间，大葱收割机缓缓前行，所到之处，一株株大葱如同训练有素的士兵，齐刷刷地“卧倒”在田垄间，高效的采收方式更是大大提高了作业效率。采收工人们则紧追其后，有的专注于打捆，有的忙着装车，分工明确，默契配合。

　　In the fields of Dongjie Village, Xiangyin Township, Ningyang County, Tai'an, a scallion harvester moves slowly forward. Wherever it passes, rows of scallions fall neatly to the ground like well-trained soldiers. This efficient harvesting method has greatly improved productivity. Following closely behind, workers are busy with their respective tasks—some are bundling the scallions, while others are loading them onto trucks. The division of labor is clear, and the teamwork is seamless.