The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Minor Heat, (Chinese: 小暑), the 11th solar term of the year, begins on July 7 this year and ends on July 21.
Minor Heat signifies the hottest period is coming but the extreme hot point has yet to arrive.
Jingzhou yellow peach, especially the yellow peach from Jiangling County, Jingzhou City, is a national geographical indication product. It is exceptionally nutrient-rich, predominantly sweet, and boasts a unique flavor.
Xiaogan honey peach is a specialty fruit of Xiaogan City, Hubei Province. The peach is renowned for their large size, vivid color, thin skin, tender flesh, and sweet taste. Its harvesting season starts from mid-May to early September. It was approved as a national geographical indication product in 2014.