Lunar calendar of the gardener and gardener for October 12, 2022

the date
Moon position
Moon day
Phase
Moon in the zodiac
Sunrise and sunset
12 October 2022
Wednesday
17 lunar day
Visibility: 95%
Good
Waning crescent
Moon in the sign Taurus
10:02
18:30
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

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 the collection of grapes and the preparation of wine 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.

Day of the week influence

Wednesday

Wednesday is the day of the week under the auspices of the planet Mercury. Planting and sowing bring especially good results on this day. The soil becomes fertile and rich in nutrients. If you plant seedlings in open ground, then it will bring good and large fruits.

This day of the week is perfect for absolutely any work, both in the garden and in the garden. Plus, the timing is perfect for making plans for the future.

Harvesting on this day will pleasantly surprise the gardener with its volumes. The harvest will be rich and ripe.It will be perfectly stored both in the processed form, and if you do not touch it for the near future. The taste of the fruit will be intense.

Take up work on the improvement of the garden and the site: collect and burn the fallen leaves. Free the soil from weeds, they take away nutrients from beneficial plants.

Top dressing carried out on this day will nourish the soil with useful substances. However, try not to overdo it. Excessive use of organic matter can damage the root system of plants, organic additives can simply burn the roots.

Favorable features of the environment:

  • Sowing seeds and planting seedlings will be successful, you will get a strong and large harvest.
  • This is the phase of active plant growth, so feel free to carry out work related to pinching, pinching and pruning.
  • Top dressing of the soil will have the desired effect and saturate the soil with useful substances.

The time is right for plowing, digging and loosening the soil.

Do not neglect the procedure for watering plants, especially if the weather is hot.

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 for 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.

The 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 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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