Planting eggplant according to the lunar calendar for 2018
Eggplant tastes great, but is capricious when grown. Correct planting of eggplants in 2018 according to the lunar calendar and proper crop care will improve the quality and quantity of the crop.
Factors affecting the time of sowing a crop
To grow eggplant, it is important to follow the basic rules and not ignore the Lunar calendar. Taking into account the phases of the moon, it helps to calculate when planting eggplants for seedlings in 2018 is most acceptable.
Before choosing the best days in the calendar for sowing, summer residents study all the requirements of the vegetable. The first factor influencing the growth of a culture without problems is warmth. Eggplants are hard to endure even the slightest cold snap. A long period is also needed to strengthen the plant from the moment of germination to the moment of fruit formation (up to 100 days).
Eggplants should have a comfortable growing environment. Lowering the temperature will slow down the fruit formation process. This is important when growing both outdoors and in a greenhouse.
Suitable and unsuitable days, taking into account the lunar biorhythms
The lunar month is different from the calendar one. In the calendar, the landmark is a celestial body that goes through different phases and is located in the right constellation at a specific time. In the lunar month there are a couple of phases that differ in the nature and strength of the impact on cultures.
For eggplants, the growing phase of the celestial body is considered the ideal sowing time for seedlings. Certain constellations affect the development of culture, but not those that, for example, on carrots (the waning phase of the moon is favorable for it).
The period of a new and full moon is unfavorable for planting eggplants for seedlings in 2018. At this time, plants and living organisms do not respond well to change.
From the moment when the seeds have been processed, nothing can be changed, since biological and chemical processes are triggered. Transferring sowing is unsafe for seedlings and crop growth.
The term “Auspicious Days” is not just words. Planting during this period allows you to grow quality plants in the garden.
On such days, planting work is carried out, as well as crops are transplanted, fed, and the correct irrigation regime is provided. The localization of the celestial body gives the summer resident an understanding of when to work on the site, what kind of care to provide to the culture, and allows you to refrain from unnecessary work.
The moon helps to retain juices in the aerial part of the plant, which, in the case of eggplant, also bears fruit. If you plant crops on a waning moon, you won't get a high-quality result. Auspicious days provide the vegetable with stamina and strength.
Lunar calendar for planting eggplant in 2018
Eggplant is characterized by slow development and warmth. They must be grown by breeding seedlings. This makes it possible to harvest ahead of time or grow unusual varieties.
When calculating the sowing period of a vegetable in 2018, all its properties are taken into account, otherwise, poor-quality seedlings will affect the growth, development, formation and ripening of fruits.
To plant eggplants for seedlings in 2018, the lunar calendar is taken into account, because the moon affects the earth's movement of fluid. Depending on the phase, it can both facilitate and hinder the development and growth of crops. The task of the summer resident is to clearly calculate the favorable period for sowing.
The optimal timing for planting seeds for seedlings
When the moon rises (moves towards the full moon), it attracts liquid. At the same time, the juice of the cultures is retained in their upper part, and the top develops. Vegetable seeds are planted on the growing moon, which bear fruit above the ground.
From the beginning of the year, a summer resident needs to prepare for planting vegetables, because by the time of transplantation into a greenhouse or onto a plot, the plant should develop well.
The farther south the planting region is, the earlier the sowing is carried out.
Disembarkation begins as soon as the weather is warm. To calculate the time of planting seeds, they take 65-70 days from the moment the seedlings are planted in their natural environment. This period is enough for the plants to fully develop from the first seedlings of seeds. When calculating, it is most important to take into account the germination period of the planting material: it is 5-10 days.
Planting periods:
- January 17, 30;
- February 13, 15, 19, 20, 27, 28;
- March 13, 18, 27, 28;
- April 8, 9, 23, 24.
It is better to plant eggplants for seedlings in February 2018. So the seeds will germinate faster. With the establishment of a long daylight hours, strong and healthy crops grow.
It is not worth planting crops in unfavorable planting ones. It:
- January 13, 16-18;
- February 14-16;
- March 13, 16, 30;
- April 16, 18, 29, 30.
Planting eggplants for seedlings in 2018 on the growing moon will make the culture stronger and give a good harvest.
Favorable days for disembarking in open ground
When a culture is planted, the constellations of the signs of the zodiac through which the moon passes are taken into account. Leo, Aries, Sagittarius contribute to the yield. During this period, plant transplantation is also carried out.
The best numbers for planting eggplants in open ground:
- May 20, 21;
- June 16, 17, 25, 26.
Unfavorable dates for transplanting crops:
- May 5, 29;
- June 13, 28.
Unfavorable phases of the moon coincide with the sign of Gemini, Aquarius. All work with vegetables during this period has a negative impact on the storage of fruits, their presentation and taste.
Planting a crop in a greenhouse and in open ground should be when the plant height is at least 15-20 cm and at least 5-6 leaves are formed.
Eggplants are hardened 2 weeks before planting. They are taken out into the fresh air every day, first for an hour or two, then gradually increasing the time spent outside. A culture is ready for transplantation when it is able to spend a day in the fresh air without consequences.
The soil on the bed is made neutral, fertilizers are applied: humus, sawdust, mullein, peat. The crop wells are created 13-15 cm deep. Seeds are sown at a distance of 40-70 cm relative to each other, depending on the variety.
Conclusion
Compliance with the rules for planting and growing eggplant in 2018 will lead to a rich harvest. Incorrect selection of the date can be corrected by proper care, and no favorable date will correct an incorrect landing.