Lunar calendar of a gardener and a gardener for April 18, 2022
Monday
- Watering; Spraying against pests
- Thinning: Carrots, beets for bunch products
The influence of a lunar day
From the 16th lunar day, the intensity of the vibrations of the moon is gradually decreasing. For this reason, the supply of nutrients to all parts of the plant is reduced. As a result, the formation of ovaries and fruits is not as active as before.
Therefore, you should avoid any action that can interfere with the growth of plants - this will reduce the yield.
But you can destroy all the weeds on the site, loosen the ground between the beds and dig up the ground.
Top dressing is introduced, the plants are treated from pests. Abundant watering is undesirable: the root system during this period is not able to absorb a large amount of water. If the weather is clear and dry, moderate watering is allowed.
Unsuccessful period for sowing seeds and planting seedlings. It is necessary to postpone all procedures related to the formation of the crown and harvesting of cuttings. Now it is a lot of stress for the trees.
Those who are busy harvesting medicinal herbs, berries, fruits or vegetables should take a break on this day. The concentration of nutrients in flowers, leaves and fruits is very low, and the taste is inexpressive.
The day is suitable for:
- improving soil quality;
- slight watering, top dressing;
- destruction of garden pests, treatment of plants.
The day is not suitable for:
- sowing seeds, transplanting seedlings and seedlings;
- trimming branches, shoots, stems;
- collection of fruits, medicinal plants.
Influence of the day of the week
On the first day of the week, the influence of the moon is paramount on human life. Having the peculiarity of introducing chaos and confusion in all matters, the celestial body can significantly spoil even those plans that did not seem to bring any special difficulties in implementation. Astrologers advise against planning global events for Monday, as the hostess of the day can turn everything upside down. If you cannot transfer the planned affairs, then you should listen to your own attitude. Perhaps the Moon itself will tell you how to behave in a given situation.
In the garden and in the garden, you can do mediocre things, the implementation of which will definitely not be able to harm the future harvest or flowering of plants.
It is strongly undesirable to arrange pruning of trees and shrubs. Such actions may not only fail to bring the expected fruiting and rapid flowering, but also ruin green spaces.
On Monday, new seedlings are not planted, and old plants are not transplanted from one place to another. Even the most favorable weather conditions will not help to overcome the influence of the moon, so survival rate and yield will be defective.
It is better to devote this day to:
- care for existing green crops.
- Cleaning dry foliage,
- fertilization of the soil and control of plant pests.
- picking ripe berries, fruits and vegetables.
Moon phase influence
The full moon is a period of time when absolutely any action is worth doing, after consulting your intuition. This time, which gives a lot of energy, your task is to understand how to apply it correctly so as not to waste it.
Since ancient times, people have known that the full moon is the time of the most active phase of plant growth. Based on this, it is generally accepted that this time is favorable for various works performed with the soil. You can apply fertilizer to the soil during watering, as well as during digging. The soil will be supplied with nutrients, which will have the best effect on the plants.
Plants can be planted and replanted - they will easily and quickly take root in a new place, giving an excellent harvest. At this time, you can actively combat weeds, which take away nutrients from other plants.
Work on digging up the soil, loosening the soil, plowing can be safely carried out. The full moon will have a beneficial effect on this type of activity.
It is worth refraining from pruning the branches of plants. You can easily go overboard with these operations, as you will be overly active on this day. Plants can seriously weaken and even die as a result of your actions.
You should start harvesting seeds for next year. Such planting material will be strong and sturdy. Giving good shoots next year.
On this day, you can make blanks, replenishing stocks for the winter. They will be stored for a relatively long time and will not lose their rich taste.
On this day, it would be nice to start harvesting. Everything in the garden is ripe and you should not postpone the harvest for a long time, otherwise, many fruits and vegetables may deteriorate. It will be good if you eat the harvested crop immediately after harvest. The collected fruits must be recycled, otherwise they will not be able to be stored for a long time.
Positive aspects of a full moon:
- A good time to feed and transplant plants;
- A good day for feeding, which will saturate the soil with useful substances;
- Harvesting seeds for future plantings will be successful.
Negative aspects of a full moon:
- After harvesting, it should either be eaten or processed, otherwise, it will quickly deteriorate;
- Pruning is not recommended due to excessive activity;
- Pinching shoots is also at risk.
Influence of the zodiac sign
The moment the Moon is in Scorpio falls on a very fertile period.
What work can be done
- sowing fruit crops with a long shelf life of the crop;
- planting trees, shrubs;
- planting of plants used as medicines and spices;
- preparation of seed stock for storage;
- harvesting fruits for long-term storage;
- soil cultivation that does not affect the root system - watering, fertilizing;
- weeding, pest control, disease treatment.
The crops planted at this time grow well, grow strong, with high disease resistance, and give a good harvest. The harvested fruits have excellent taste and are endowed with a large number of useful properties.
What can be done with the harvest
The fruits collected during the period of the Moon's presence in Scorpio can be used in a variety of ways. Of these you can:
- to make wine;
- squeeze juice;
- preserve by salting;
- ferment;
- retrieve seeds for future planting.
The moment is well suited for cutting and drying medicinal and herbal plants.
What actions are undesirable
Actions that can negatively affect the state of the root system are contraindicated. During this period, she has an increased sensitivity to damage and wounds.
Also, don't do:
- digging in the root growth zone;
- transplanting seedlings;
- removal of part of plants, drying up, disease-infected shoots and shoots;
- the formation of the crown of shrubs and trees;
- trimming lateral processes;
- cuttings, separation of roots, rooting.
Loosening the soil, hilling plants is allowed, but this must be done very carefully. If possible, it is advisable to postpone these actions for 2-3 days.