Planting carrots in 2018
The change of lunar phases has a significant effect on the growth and fruiting of plants. Planting carrots in 2018 according to the lunar calendar helps vegetable growers to get a high yield.
Planting carrots in 2018
The influence of the moon on landing
The basis for drawing up the calendar is the movement of the moon in the signs of the zodiac and the change in its phases.
- The lunar month consists of 4 weeks. Each week corresponds to a specific phase of the moon. As the month increases, it has the shape of a distinct crescent, the thickness of which gradually increases. Conversely, a diminishing star narrows in width.
- It is believed that the direction of movement of vital energy in plants is regulated by the phases of the moon. The growing month moves them up to the green part of the crop, and the decreasing month moves them down to the root system. Recommendations for planting and caring for ornamental and fruit plants differ from the advice of specialists for growing root crops.
- Radishes, daikon, beets, carrots and other root crops are recommended to be planted on favorable days with a waning moon. The closer the crop is planted to the full moon, the thinner and longer the roots will be. And sowing closer to the new moon makes them strong, thick, but short.
- On a new or full moon, it is not recommended to engage in gardening activities, incl. plant vegetables. The root system of carrots is characterized by vulnerability, sensitivity to external influences, especially to loosening, thinning. Actions can damage the roots.
- The initial phases, when the month is not visible in the sky, are considered fruitless for beginnings. Land work is not carried out during a partial or total eclipse.
Each lunar day corresponds to a certain sign of the zodiac. Carrots are recommended to be planted in the days of the reign of the earthly elements - the signs of Virgo, Taurus, Capricorn.
Planting in spring
Preparing for landing
Before planting carrots in 2018, it is recommended to prepare planting material:
- The seeds are soaked in water for 2-3 hours. Water at least room temperature will do.
- Transfer to the edge of the material soaked in water. Cover with the other end of the fabric.
- Leave the fabric with seeds in a dark room at an air temperature of 20-25 ℃, humidity - 60-65%. Open periodically, stir, moisturize the fabric when dry.
- Place in the refrigerator when the seeds are swollen and sprouts appear. The procedure is carried out to harden the sprouts.
- Defective, damaged seeds are selected. They will not take root upon landing.
Choose a place suitable for the culture. The quantity and quality of the crop depends on it.
The root crop does not tolerate shading, so it should be planted in a brightly lit part of the garden.
You need to sow in a new prepared place
When planting, crop rotation is taken into account. The plant is not planted in last year's place. Every season they choose a new one. Carrots grow poorly after parsnips, parsley, dill. Growing after tomatoes, cucumbers, garlic, potatoes, cabbage will be optimal.
The soil is prepared in the fall. After the harvest of the previous crop, the territory is dug up 20-30 cm.The land is fed with wood ash, complex mineral fertilizers containing potassium, superphosphate.
Landing dates
Planting carrot seeds in open ground should be after the snow melts and the soil becomes loose, free-flowing.
- An early-ripening variety is recommended to be sown in the second half of March, a mid-ripening variety - in April, and a late-ripening variety for storage in winter - in late April or early May.
- Root planting in March is carried out in the southern regions of Russia. Suitable dates for the lunar calendar are March 14, 25, 27, 31. In April, favorable dates are 1, 5. It is also recommended to plant seeds in open ground from April 27 to 28.
- In central Russia, the days in the second half of April are chosen for the settlement. With prolonged cold weather, the process is postponed until the end of May. Seeds are sown on favorable days for planting carrots - May 19, 20, 23-24.
- During the new moon and full moon, work is not recommended to be carried out 12 hours before and 12 hours after.
Unfavorable spring terms for planting carrots in 2018 according to the lunar calendar:
- March: 16, 17, 22, 23, 31;
- April: 14, 15, 16, 25, 26;
- May: 1, 7, 8, 17, 18;
Sowing
It is necessary to sow the crop when the daytime temperature reaches 15 ℃, and the soil is 7-8 ℃. They dig up the earth, harrow. On the ground, beds are formed at a distance of at least 20 cm from each other. After marking, make even grooves, water them. Carrots are hygrophilous, so they are watered 35-40 cm deep until the soil gets wet.
Sprouted planting material is recommended to spread 1 seed every 2-4 cm.The seeds of this vegetable crop are small, so they are laid in the ground to a shallow depth of up to 3 cm.
From above, the furrows are sprinkled with earth, tamped. After 3-5 days shoots are shown.
Planting in autumn 2018
Planting seeds before winter allows you to quickly harvest. The seedlings are resistant to spring frosts.
For autumn sowing, the right variety of vegetables is selected, because not all varieties will be able to germinate at sub-zero temperatures. The most resistant to winter unfavorable conditions, spring return frost varieties:
- Nantes is an early ripening culture. Ripens in 2-2.5 months. after sowing. The bred hybrid is distinguished by its high taste, frost resistance, and resistance to temperature extremes.
- Chantanne ripens later than Nantes. The culture is able to withstand a lack of moisture.
- The incomparable belongs to the long-ripening varieties, but it tolerates critically low temperatures down to -30 ℃.
- Vitamin has a high ripening rate. Resistant to fungal diseases.
- Losinoostrovskaya is hardy to soil changes, unpretentious. Has a high taste.
- Moscow winter withstands the unfavorable conditions of the Moscow region. The pulp is juicy and tasty.
Suitable September dates for planting carrots according to the lunar calendar September - 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 27, 28, 29, October - 2, 3, 25, 26, November - 1, 2, 3, 4 , 11, 12, 13, 17.
For sowing, they choose a southern place on a hill, protected from drafts, fully illuminated by the sun. To prepare for the winter planting of carrots in 2018, the open ground is cleared of weeds and thoroughly loosened. Carrots can only germinate from loose soil. Heavy, hardened earth will not work.
Before wintering, half-decomposed sawdust is introduced into the soil. Fresh are not used. When the desired consistency is reached, the soil is fertilized with organic fertilizing. Fresh organic matter is not recommended for use, because it spoils the presentation of the crop by distorting the vegetable. The planting process is similar to spring planting.
Conclusion
Planting carrots in 2018 according to the lunar calendar depends not only on the phases of the moon. Climate, soil condition, regular care are taken into account.
Watering, feeding seedlings, studying the position of the moon relative to the signs of the zodiac. Watering is carried out when the Moon is in Scorpio, Pisces, Cancer. Fertilizers are applied when the satellite passes Pisces, Taurus, Cancer, Capricorn, Scorpio.