Lunar calendar of the gardener and gardener for October 23, 2021

the date
Moon position
Moon day
Phase
Moon in the zodiac
Sunrise and sunset
October 23, 2021
Saturday
17 lunar day
Visibility: 95%
Almost good
Waning crescent
Moon in the sign Taurus
10:22
18:15
Unfavorable time
  • Removing the whiskers to enhance fruiting and improve rooting: Garden strawberries
  • Grubbing tree stumps
Neutral time
  • Stepping into: Tomato
  • Weeding
Auspicious time
  • Sowing seedlings b / p: Tomato
  • Picking: Tomato; Cauliflower
  • Cleaning: Carrots, beets for bunch products; Carrots for winter storage; Radish, radish; Mid-season and late potatoes; Garlic
  • Sowing: Carrots for winter storage; Radish, radish
  • Hilling: Early potatoes; Mid-season and late potatoes
  • Landing: Garlic
  • Sowing on green fertilizers: Cereals
  • Rooting a mustache: Garden strawberries
  • Cropping: Berry bushes; Raspberry, hedgehog; Fruit trees
  • Harvesting cuttings: Grapes
  • Pruning vines: Grapes

The influence of a lunar day

17 lunar day

The moon is in the waning phase: during this period, the root system of plants is most actively developing. Therefore, a number of gardening works will have an extremely positive effect on the future harvest.

The waning moon is an excellent time to plant crops whose fruits are root crops. The harvest promises to be rich, and ripe specimens are large and tasty.

This period is perfect for picking ripe root crops, since now they are as nutritious as possible. The talisman of this day is a bunch of grapes. Therefore, all work on grape harvest and wine preparation will be successful.

Weed control and weeding will have a very good effect on the strengthening and development of the roots, since it will allow better delivery of moisture and trace elements to them.

Postpone activities related to planting seedlings, harvesting cuttings, removing shoots and stepchildren. During this period, it is not necessary to engage in the formation of the crown of trees and shrubs, as well as pruning of plants.

The day is suitable for:

  • sowing seeds of root crops, as well as potatoes, Jerusalem artichoke;
  • mechanical tillage;
  • collecting root crops;
  • grape harvest, winemaking.

The day is not suitable for:

  • mechanical removal of branches, stems of flowers and herbs;
  • planting trees and shrubs;
  • harvesting cuttings, pinching tomatoes.

Influence of the day of the week

Saturday

Saturday is one of the days worth dedicating to gardening and gardening. Despite the presence of the heavy energy of Saturn, on Saturday it will be possible to work effectively on the site: to put it in order and do everything that was not possible before.

There are a number of jobs that are recommended for this day.

  • You can work on the ground: sowing garden crops, garden plants, weeding them.
  • It is also worth planning weed control for this day - and the land will remain clean and well-groomed for a long time.
  • Saturday in the summer or fall is a great day for harvesting. The harvested vegetables and fruits will be stored for a long time, remaining fresh and tasty.
  • The day is also suitable for preparing the land for the next season.
  • You also need to start feeding the soil, improving its quality.
  • Pest control will bring excellent results, as well as disease control.

Negative influence

For landscaping, arranging flower beds, flower beds, a lawn, it is worth choosing another day of the week, since this type of activity will be negatively affected by the heavy energy of Saturn.

Moon phase influence

Waning crescent

This period has one very important difference, namely, a change in the circulation of nutrient juices in plants. At this time, the juices are directed towards the roots from the top. It is worth noting that on the waning moon, plants just slow down growth and activity. That is why from 3 to 8 March it is recommended to carry out manipulations with the aboveground part of the plants, while not touching the roots.

The period is favorable for planting root and bulbous plants, since all their juices are collected in the root part. By planting root plants on the waning moon, you help them gain more strength and become much tastier and juicier.

What not to do

As a rule, on a waning moon, the roots become too vulnerable and prone to various diseases. Therefore, at this time, it is recommended to postpone all work that is related to the ground. These include digging a site, loosening or watering plants.

When watering plants on a waning moon, you need to be very careful, as you run the risk of damaging the roots. Instead, focus on pruning trees or removing shoots. You can also do pest control and weed management for great results.

Work in the garden

If you are gardening, you can devote time to harvesting foliage and uprooting stumps or old trees. Harvesting is recommended only for aboveground plants.

The harvested fruits will be well stored, therefore, for the waning moon, you can make various preparations, as well as drying herbs or fruits.

Influence of the zodiac sign

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The time period when the moon falls into the sign of Taurus is called fertile by experienced gardeners. It is believed that this time will be very productive and generous for growing fruits. This period is recommended for planting seeds in the ground, planting and transplanting seedlings. The Taurus zodiac sign is a symbol of fertility, it gives people a tasty and ripe harvest, so this particular time should be used wisely.

Recommended during this period:

  • Sow different types of plants;
  • Fertilize the soil with nutrients;
  • Dig up and plow the beds in the garden;
  • Water the soil actively;
  • Planting and replanting plants;
  • Collect ripe crops;
  • Recycle the harvest.

Planting and replanting plants will be easy. The root system of seedlings and seedlings will not be touched or damaged, they will quickly take root in a new place.

Harvesting will be easier and faster than usual. The fruits will be ripe, their taste will be rich. The crop can be eaten immediately or sent for processing and storage. The processed crop will be stored for a long time and will not lose its great taste.

Top dressing of the soil during this period will give unprecedented results: it can almost double the fertility of the soil. However, don't overdo it. Fertilizing the soil is good when it is in moderation. If organic substances act as fertilizers, use them in small amounts on this day, otherwise, you risk burning the root system of plants.

You can pick fallen leaves in the vegetable garden and garden. If you did not notice any damage or traces of insects on the leaves, they will be used for the compost heap.But, in the event that traces of diseases are observed on the foliage, it should be burned immediately, immediately after collection, in a safe place so as not to spread harmful diseases throughout the garden.

It is not recommended during this period:

  • Collect seeds for sowing after a year;
  • Prune trees, especially fruit trees;
  • It is better to postpone the plucking procedure.
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