Tomato planting lunar calendar
When growing plants, gardeners often use secrets to help get the most out of the variety. The influence of the Earth's satellite on the development of cultures has long been noticed, therefore it has been used in agricultural work for several years. What is the lunar calendar for sowing tomatoes? Let's figure out how best to plant and care for tomatoes in order to achieve yields.
Tomato planting lunar calendar
The influence of the moon
Since ancient times, man has watched both the change of seasons and the changes of the moon. Thanks to the phases of the earth satellite, farmers knew when to sow and when to harvest. Modern astrologers create special sowing calendars that facilitate the work of gardeners and improve the fertility of crops by 25%.
The lunar month is a certain period of time during which the star makes a complete revolution around our planet. Growing crops on their site, many summer residents try to choose favorable dates. There are four phases that affect the life of not only plants, but also people.
- New moon. On this day, any manipulations with seedlings are prohibited, except for removing weeds and loosening the soil.
- Waxing Crescent. The period lasts about 11 days and activates the life processes of cultures.
- Full moon. The phase lasts 3 days and is an excellent time for pruning, weeding and disease control.
- Decreasing Month. The stage lasts for 12 days and affects the root system. Landings react negatively not only to a dive, but even to the lightest damage.
When to sow
Tomatoes for seedlings according to the lunar calendar must be planted on favorable days. If you choose "unlucky" dates, the development of plants will deteriorate. Astrologers have noted good periods that can facilitate the work of the farmer.
- March. An excellent time to grow tomato seedlings. Sowing is recommended to be carried out 3, 11 and 12, and then 20, 21 and from 24 to 26.
- April. The last month when late varieties of tomatoes can be planted. We recommend to be in time by 17, 18, 21, 22, 27 and 28, after which it is contraindicated to engage in seedlings.
Bad days
There are also unfavorable days when it is forbidden to plant crop seeds. Gardeners who break taboos will get weak, sickly plants. Dangerous numbers include:
- in February - 1, 2, 9, 10 and 15;
- in March - from 8 to 10, from 13 to 16;
- in April - from 4 to 6, from 14 to 16.
When to dive
For the development of the root system, a pick is necessary
In order for the root system of the plant to develop strong and branched, a special procedure is required. The tomatoes are carefully removed from the planting cassettes, after which the top of the rod is shortened by 2 mm. As a result of the operation, the culture begins to actively form lateral rhizomes.
Are there recommended deadlines for a pick? It is believed that the best time for the event will be the full moon. Other phases are responsible for other processes, and some of them can be dangerous.For example, during a waning luminary in plants, any injuries heal for a long time and with complications.
It is necessary to dive tomatoes 2-3 weeks after the shoots appear above the ground. A pair of adult leaves on a stem will be a characteristic feature.
Optimal terms for carrying out operations on the roots:
- in March - from 8 to 12, after which - from 26 to 30;
- in April - from 16 to 18 and from 24 to 27.
The development of overgrown bushes can be slightly slowed down, especially when the transplant is delayed due to weather conditions. While the plant is restoring its roots, it stops growing green mass. If, due to the climatic features of the region, the landing date is postponed by a month, a pick is allowed every 21 days, but no more than 3 times.
When to plant
Tomatoes are a crop that prefers to grow in warm enough soil. To improve the adaptation process in a new place, during the transplant, it is necessary to adhere to the recommendations of the lunar calendar.
In open ground
It is necessary to plant tomatoes in the ground only when the air temperature is at least 18 ° C. In the Middle Lane, the soil warms up to the desired level by May. The best time for disembarkation is the end of the month - the 18th and from the 24th to the 26th. By this period, recurrent frosts are no longer terrible.
In the climatic conditions of the Urals and Siberia, tomato transplantation begins no earlier than in June. In the coming year, the best choice will be the middle of the month, from 14 to 15, after which you can try another 21 and 22. At this time, the Moon is most favorable to seedlings: the plants quickly take root and practically do not get sick. In the North, you need to choose early varieties of tomatoes, otherwise, in a short summer, they will not have time to ripen.
Indoor
Growing vegetables in greenhouses is a great way to get bountiful harvests in all climates. In order for the seedlings to develop quickly, it is necessary to choose the optimal timing for planting. The lunar calendar for sowing early tomatoes can help figure out the dates.
Cultivation of crops in covered structures involves winter planting. It is recommended to plant at the end of the month - from the 17th to the 19th or from the 25th to the 26th. In March, agricultural work with plants is carried out on the 21st and from the 24th to the 26th.
For the cultivation of tomatoes in a greenhouse in April, the best time will be the period from 20 to 22, additionally it is allowed to plant from 25 to 27. In the northern regions in May it will be possible to grow vegetables in greenhouses. A favorable time on the gardener's calendar will be dates from 9 to 11 and 18.
How to care
To get a good harvest, you have to try
To get a bountiful harvest, you need to not only sow tomatoes, but also provide them with sufficient attention. After sowing, bushes grow from the seeds that need careful care. Let's analyze the basic requirements for the formation of healthy plants according to the lunar calendar.
Irrigation
In order for the sprouts to hatch, it is necessary to provide favorable humidity. For the first few days, containers with plantings stand under glass or covered with foil. After the plants have emerged from the seeds, you can remove the transparent protection. At this age, the seedlings do not have a strong root system, so any drops (flooding, drying) are contraindicated.
Astrologers call the new moon and the waning moon phase the best periods for irrigation. Now plants are tolerant of any moisture flaws, I quickly recover after extensive procedures. The rest of the time, it is worth not experimenting with the endurance of the culture.
By the way, for normal development, the vegetable cannot be watered with cold water. The homeland of tomatoes is warm Latin America, so the drops have a negative effect on the root system. It is better to keep moisture for irrigating seedlings near heating devices or dilute with boiling water.
Stepping
To get a bountiful harvest, it is necessary to remove excess shoots from the plant.Shoots in the leaf axils consume nutrients necessary for the formation of ovaries. Breaking off stepchildren, farmers distribute energy throughout the bush.
The full moon is the ideal time for tomato stem surgery. Astrologers note that in this phase everything is painless for plants, the wounds heal quickly. So that large marks do not remain on the tomato trunk, it is better to manipulate the shoots, the length of which is no more than 5 cm.
During the growing season, the procedure is repeated several times. According to the lunar calendar in May, pinching is allowed from 9 to 11, then - 18-20 and from 26 to 29. In June, the best dates will be from 8 to 10, after which - from 16 to 18. In July, we recommend pinching to 2- 5 and 30 numbers. In August, fruiting begins to decline, so 1 and time from 8 to 10 are suitable for events.
Top dressing
When growing plants in limited containers, you need to take care of the supply of nutrients yourself. After the first shoots have appeared from the seeds, you should not feed the plant for three weeks: during this period, the root system will develop sufficiently, will be covered with a protective layer and will be able to absorb all trace elements.
The best phase for making applications will be the waning moon. Any mineral and organic preparations are perfectly absorbed without causing discomfort to the plant. By the way, before each fertilization procedure, it is necessary to thoroughly moisten the seedlings.
In addition, several applications must be carried out throughout the growing season. In April, it is advised to feed tomatoes at the end of the month - 29 and 30, and in May, the numbers from 4 to 6, 18-19 and 27-28 will be favorable days. In June, astrologers recommend paying attention to the 10-11, 14-15 and 23-24 numbers. In July, preference should be given to 3-4, 20-22 and 30-31.
Fight disease
Mistakes in growing tomatoes often result in ailments. Prevention is necessary not only for novice farmers, but also for professionals. Sometimes, to activate fungi, it is enough to violate the thermal regime or increase the moisture content of the soil.
According to the description in the gardener's calendar, any procedures for combating diseases are best carried out in the full moon phase: microorganisms lose their resistance to chemicals, therefore they quickly die. Tomatoes recover from damage in a short time.
Before planting seeds in the ground, it is advised to soak the raw materials in any fungicide. For example, the drug "Fitosporin-M" destroys fungi and protects against re-entry into the ground for 2 months. The tool is diluted according to the instructions, after which the plant is watered at the root.
If you grow and plant tomatoes for seedlings according to the lunar calendar, you can really achieve an excellent harvest. If you know favorable and undesirable days, it is easy to protect plants from the negative influence of the Earth's satellite.