Lunar calendar of the gardener and gardener for August 18, 2022

the date
Moon position
Moon day
Phase
Moon in the zodiac
Sunrise and sunset
August 18, 2022
Thursday
21 lunar day
Visibility: 63%
Good
Third quarter
Moon in the sign Taurus
13:17
22:04
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 the mustache: Garden strawberries
  • Cropping: Berry bushes; Raspberry, hedgehog; Fruit trees
  • Harvesting cuttings: Grapes
  • Pruning vines: Grapes

The influence of a lunar day

21 lunar day

21 days is considered universal: you can both harvest and engage in pruning, grafting new shoots to adult plants, cultivating the soil and applying useful dressings to the soil. All nutritious juices are concentrated in the roots of shrubs, trees and small shoots, so care is required only with loosening, excavation of new beds.

The introduction of fertilizers and mineral complexes to increase soil fertility will be especially effective (but remember that the wrong fertilizer can destroy the entire crop or cause an invasion of pests). Organics will also show good results, because now the roots of the plant are especially susceptible to substances that are quickly absorbed.

Now you can start harvesting roots (the day will be especially productive if you grow ginger), collecting fruits that grow in the soil, for example, radishes, turnips, beets, carrots, potatoes and the like. You can also start collecting medicinal plants (both those that you grow yourself, and forest or wild), which are full of strength and energy on 21 lunar days.

Positive impact of the day

  • All manipulations to correct the aerial part of the plant are allowed;
  • The period is perfect for root feeding of garden flora;
  • Collecting root crops on 21 lunar days will increase their potential benefits;
  • Now is a great time to harvest medicinal plants and herbs.

Negative impact of the day

  • Watering on 21 lunar days will only harm the plant.

Influence of the day of the week

Thursday

Thursday is the day of the week influenced by Jupiter. It is recommended on this day to do everything that intuition tells you to do. The day promises to be eventful, it is full of colors and energy, which should be directed in the right direction.

On a given day of the week, it is easy to deal with the rejection of planting material.Every gardener at first glance will distinguish a suitable planting material from one that may not emerge. It is recommended to sow and plant seedlings and seedlings, they will grow strong and strong.

Pruning trees will do well. Dry branches take away strength from trees, so they should be disposed of. Pinching will help to establish sap flow in the plants, which will lead to better formation of ovaries.

Thinning the beds will bring significant benefits, the beds need to "breathe", besides, plants sitting too close take away a lot of nutrients from each other. Do not spare the weeds on this day, it is worth ridding the garden of them as early as possible.

Harvesting and harvesting the harvested products will be successful. Stocks will be stored throughout the year and will not lose their great taste.

Favorable features of Thursday:

  • On this day, any work in the garden and garden will be productive and beneficial.
  • The rejection of planting material will be more effective than ever.
  • Harvesting will make it possible to make large reserves for the winter.
  • Pinching and pinching will improve the flow of juices through the plant.
  • Pruning bushes and fruit trees will help bring the garden into shape.

Moon phase influence

Third quarter

The third quarter of the lunar cycle is the ideal time for planting. During this period, the root part of the plants absorbs all the strength, so planting trees, shrubs and flowers will be very successful. The harvested harvest of fruits will have excellent taste and abundance.

When planting or replanting, it is important to pay careful attention to the root of the plants. When planted during this period, the plantings will have a not too developed ground part, but a very strong root system.

It is not recommended to carry out such work:

  • loosening the soil;
  • digging the soil;
  • hilling;
  • abundant hydration;
  • harvesting ground fruits and greens;
  • planting and diving seedlings.

Any action that can cause damage to the root system should not be carried out. Otherwise, it is fraught with stopping the growth and development of the plant or its death.

The following actions are recommended:

  • removal and pruning of excess or defective branches and shoots, antennae;
  • harvesting old plants, removing old foliage;
  • weeding;
  • spraying foliage, branches to protect against pests and diseases;
  • fertilizing the root part;
  • fertilizing the soil;
  • sowing or planting root crops and bulbous plants;
  • grafting of tree crops and shrubs;
  • harvesting of roots and bulbs.

The harvested root vegetables and bulbs at this time will be as juicy as possible, since all the power is concentrated in the root part. All work that is carried out during this period should be directed to the ground part of the plants so as not to damage the roots. The harvested fruits have excellent long-term storage properties, they are also suitable for canning, pickling, pickling for the winter.

Influence of the zodiac sign

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The time period when the moon falls in 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 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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