If in deciding to grow garden crops you decide to focus on lunar astrology, you should familiarize yourself with how the phases of the celestial body and work in the country are interconnected. Our article is devoted to the lunar almanac of plantings of vegetables and berries popular among summer residents in 2019 and how the zodiac signs affect cultural plants.
Features of the lunar calendar for planting seedlings
The lunar calendar of planting events is a guide that tells summer residents what days are the best for certain jobs in the garden. Experienced farmers assure that this practice really leads to a more plentiful and tasty crop.
Did you know? The mass of the moon is 81 times less than the mass of our planet, and the volume is almost 50 times.
The lunar months are somewhat shorter than the generally accepted calendar: the duration of one on average is 29.5 days. With the advent of the first warm days, summer residents begin to plant previously grown seedlings in the garden.
Such actions are permissible from the twentieth of April - in the event that the cold irrevocably receded. Planting young bushes is carried out earlier, but under a film so that the plants do not freeze at night.
May is the most relevant month for transplanting young bushes to an open land plot. In June, activity declines somewhat, but work is underway to introduce nutrients for newly planted crops. July is the last month when seedlings are allowed for late harvest. Since August, summer residents are already embarking on an active harvest.
What is the effect of the phases of the moon on seedlings
The influence of the moon's conditions on cultivated plants is popularly called garden or garden astrology. Acquaintance with this “science” allows farmers to coordinate their work with the laws of nature, and not to oppose them. As a result of this combination of human efforts and the power of nature, it is possible to achieve a quick and generous harvest.
Lunar phases affect seedlings as follows:
- Full moon. The duration of the phase is 3 days. During this period, such works as weeding weeds, getting rid of parasite insects, and combating diseases of garden crops are recommended.
- Waning moon. The duration of the night star in this phase is 11-12 days. Avoid activities affecting seedling rhizome. It is better to devote a phase to the formation, feeding and abundant irrigation of bushes.
- New moon. The period lasts only 1 day: among gardeners, it is considered unfavorable - it is better to refrain from any procedures with seedlings. But on the day preceding the new moon, it is necessary to clear the area of weed vegetation. The rejuvenation itself, consisting in the removal of dried and damaged branches and leaves, will not hinder the bushes themselves. Similar operations can be performed the day after this period.
- Waxing Crescent. The cycle is 11 days and favors such types of gardening events as planting, harrowing the soil and forming bushes. Since the upper tiers of plants are particularly actively developing at this time, tall crops should be replanted at the beginning of the period, and low-growing ones by the end.
Important! The basic rule of growing seedlings is not to transplant them into the garden on the days of the new moon, full moon and solar eclipses. The crops planted in the indicated periods slowly develop, grow weak, vulnerable to diseases and pests.
When it is possible and necessary to plant seedlings in 2019
Read about successful and unacceptable days of 2019 for sowing.
Favorable days for sowing
The following table summarizes all the valid sowing dates according to lunar astrology. Following these deadlines promises to improve the quality of seedlings and significantly increase fertility rates.
| Culture | Favorable days |
| Celery | February 1-2–23, March 10–17 |
| Strawberries | February 9–16, April 9–16 |
| Eggplant | February 9–16, March 10–17 |
| Pepper | February 9–16, March 10–17 |
| White cabbage | early - February 16, March 10-17; middle and late - March 17, April 9–16, May 9 |
| Potatoes | February 23–28, March 1–4 |
| Tomatoes | March 10–17, April 9–16 |
| Basil | April 1-3 and April 23-30 |
| Cucumber | April 9–16, May 9–16 |
| Watermelon | April 16th |
| Squash | April 16, May 9–16 |
| Beans | April 23-30, May 1-2 |
| Pumpkin | May 9-16 |
Bad days for sowing
In addition to the table, gardeners must take into account the climate of a particular area. In other words, you need to follow the calendar data with an eye on the meteorological center. It is necessary to slightly shift the time if weather conditions do not allow planting according to lunar astrology.
Did you know? The seas and lunar craters of the moon can be viewed in a conventional home telescope.
Perform landing work at any convenient day, except for completely unacceptable ones. Without going to the garden, it is better to spend February 5 and 19, March 6 and 20, April 5 and 19 and May.
What effect do zodiac signs have on garden crops
In addition to the cycles of the night star, seedlings are affected by its presence in the zodiac signs, which are responsible for the activation of certain parts of plants:
- Of the earth (Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn) - the root system;
- Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) - leaves;
- Air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) - flowers;
- Fire (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) - fruits.
When the heavenly body is located in air and fire signs (excluding the signs of Libra and Leo), any sowing and planting work is prohibited.
Important! If the zodiac sign favors work in the garden, but the lunar cycle does not fit, then the planned manipulations must be performed on the last day of the moon's stay in this sign.
The main recommendations of experienced gardeners
A well-chosen day is not enough to get a rich harvest.
Check out the recommendations of experienced gardeners on agricultural techniques for growing seedlings to avoid common mistakes:
- Purchase seed only from a trusted manufacturer. Self-collected seeds must undergo a dressing procedure. Before sowing, lower the grains into the water. Those that sink to the bottom are better materials for planting.
- So that seedlings have a chance to turn into a strong fruiting plant in the future, it must be regularly fertilized with nutrients. And so that the root system receives more oxygen, do not forget to loosen the earthen lump.
- Take care of extra lighting, stable temperature and good drainage for seedlings.
- In the process of diving and transplanting young bushes into the open ground, handle your roots carefully. Try to keep the earthen com.
- Two weeks before transplanting seedlings into the garden, season it. To this end, periodically remove young plants to fresh air. Each time you should slightly increase the time they spend on the street.
Did you know? The moon moves away from the Earth at a speed of approximately 3.8 cm per year. According to rough estimates, after 600 million years it will be removed so much that contemplation of a total solar eclipse from our planet will become impossible.
The account of the moon phases helps many gardeners to achieve positive results when growing various crops. Hence the famous saying: "Sow on the moon - you will gather twice." Choose the most suitable date for deepening the seed of a particular crop into the ground, and you will greatly facilitate your work in the country.
