Lunar calendar of the gardener and gardener for may 17, 2022
Tuesday
- Watering
- Thinning: Carrots, beets for bunch products
- Spraying against pests
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 trees.
Those who are busy harvesting medicinal herbs, berries, fruits or vegetables on this day should take a break. 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.
Day of the week influence
According to the lunar calendar, Tuesday is such an active day that you can “move mountains”, and the results of all the actions you have taken exceed all expectations. This activity is explained by the fact that this day is under the influence of the “red planet” - Mars.
By choosing Tuesday to work in the garden, you will be rewarded for your efforts many times over. It is important to note that even the most difficult work will be easy on Tuesday, and your energy will quickly recover.
For this day, you can not hesitate to plan planting, cultivation of the soil, as well as uprooting or pruning of trees. This is the only way you will get an excellent result, while making a minimum of effort. On Tuesday, it is also recommended to carry out not only planting, but also their fertilization. You can harvest, especially if you want the plants to continue to bear fruit well and not get sick. This is a good day for stocking up products like home spins.
So on Tuesday you can also do the following:
- Implement voluminous work on the personal plot.
- Perform soil preparation, planting and fertilization of plants.
- Replenish stocks for long-term storage.
Moon phase influence
The full moon is a period of time when absolutely any action is worth doing, after consulting your intuition. This is a time that 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
Before moving on to the list of works, it is necessary to mention that Sagittarius is a fire sign that does not belong to the group of fruitful and fertile ones. Therefore, be prepared that the plants planted at this time will grow very quickly, although few fruits will ripen.
Attention! It is best to plant plants with flowers and stems as a valuable part.
In addition, you can prepare seeds, they will ripen well.
Work to do when the Moon is in Sagittarius:
- Planting ornamental plants.
- Sowing crops for the preparation of the seed fund.
- Sowing medicinal herbs.
- Soil processing.
- Treatment of plants with strengthening compounds and pest control.
- Collection of fruits and herbs.
- Preservation or harvesting of fruits.
What is important to remember
In no case is it recommended to carry out work during which important parts of the plants will be damaged. For example, pruning trees or removing young shoots. During this period, all damage will take a very long time to heal, and some seedlings may even die. Be wary of work that is done close to plant roots, such as watering or loosening.
When the Moon is in Sagittarius, you can harvest greenery or harvest seeds. At this time, medicinal herbs and spices grow rapidly. You can pick flowers without fear - they will keep fresh for a long time. It is also recommended to dig up roots and bulbs.