Many gardeners engaged in the cultivation of vegetables and fruits, carry out planting, focusing on the favorable dates of the lunar calendar. And this is not surprising, because the influence of the Earth satellite on all living organisms and processes occurring on the planet has long been known. How the phases of the moon affect vegetation, and when it is better to carry out agricultural activities - further in the article.
Garden work for 2019
Experienced gardeners know that the season “on earth” lasts all year round. At the same time, in each period, attention should be paid to a specific type of agricultural activity.
Winter. Winter time is a great period for preparatory work. At the beginning of the year, it is recommended to prepare seed for sowing, to sample and calibrate it, if necessary, to purchase a new, full-fledged one.
Spring. The first weeks of spring should be devoted to the thorough preparation of garden beds - clear the snow, sprinkle the area with ashes, cover the ground with agrofibre or plastic wrap.
Then you can start sowing:
- cold-resistant plants - carrots, peas, onions, parsley, dill are sown as soon as the snow melts and warming begins;
- beetroot - two weeks after the carrot.
In the first month of spring, it is recommended to plant seedlings of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, eggplant, etc. It is better to plant the crops after March 8 in order to plant the seedlings in open soil on the 20th of May. From mid-April, you can sow melons, melons, zucchini and watermelons under a film cover. From the end of April, it is allowed to plant seedlings of plants in open soil. Heat-loving crops should be placed in the ground at the end of May.
We advise you to read about the features of planting seedlings on the lunar calendar in 2019.
In addition, in early spring you need to prune trees, remove old, dry, damaged, broken under the weight of snow and winds, shoots.
Summer. In the summer, it's time to start feeding plants, protecting them from pests and diseases. Of the first, on the site, early varieties of cabbage ripen, which becomes a victim of slug attacks. To protect plants from parasites, it is necessary to sprinkle the soil with chalk and sawdust. It is also useful to feed the culture using complex preparations.
We advise you to read how to deal with slugs in the garden.
Planting need protection from phytophtoras. For the prevention of illnesses, it is recommended to spray the bushes with a solution of "Quadris", "Infinito" or "Tattu". At the same time, it is necessary to spray the potatoes, eggplant and peppers from the Colorado potato beetle. In the second half of the summer, you can do sowing of Peking cabbage, sowing of radish and arugula.
At the end of August, vegetables are actively ripening, therefore at this time it is possible to start collecting fruits, in particular, peppers, tomatoes, some varieties of potatoes, cabbage.
Autumn. Autumn time involves a number of activities: full harvest, podzymny sowing and cleaning of the beds. The end of September is great for planting winter garlic, and the end of October is for carrying out podzimniy sowing carrots, onions, parsley, dill.
Did you know? There are more than 375 thousand species of plants on our planet. At the same time, 10,000 of them are poisonous.
During September - November, it is necessary to take care of harvesting all fruit and vegetable crops: potatoes, beets, carrots, apples, pears, etc. After the end of the harvesting, carefully clean the beds, remove and destroy the remaining vegetation, dig up the ground.
At the end of November, you need to take care of the wintering of the trees: dig around the soil in the area of the circle of the trunk, moisten the soil well, wrap the trunk with a sacking cloth or special insulation
The influence of the moon phase on plants
As you know, the heavenly body has a strong impact on the growth and development of all vegetation. In particular, not only the phase of the moon is important, but also its position in the zodiacal constellations. Observation of scientists show that the location of the satellite in certain periods has either beneficial or negative effects on organisms.
Waxing Crescent. This period is considered ideal for sowing, picking up seedlings, planting seedlings in the ground, foliar fertilizing and grafting garden trees. The fact is that with the growing moon in the upper part of the plants the circulation of the juices increases, as a result, the processes of growth and adaptation are actively undergoing.
Decreasing. At this time, all the juices go to the lower part of the plants, due to which there comes a favorable period for planting root crops, bulbs, and tuberous crops, for sowing seeds.
New Moon and Full Moon. This period is characterized by reduced activity, so any agricultural work should be suspended.
In addition, of particular importance is the location of the moon in the signs of the zodiac. These are the nuances taken into account in the Lunar calendar for 2019 and the magazine "Ogorodnik", which are recommended for every summer resident who wants to get a decent and abundant harvest.
Lunar calendar of the gardener and the gardener for 2019 by months
As mentioned above, being engaged in growing vegetables in a country house or plot, it is important to focus on the phase of the moon and its location in a particular zodiac sign. The Lunar Calendar, which is universal for any region, be it the Leningrad Region or Kaliningrad, will help you to find favorable and unfavorable dates for sowing.
Read also about planting peppers for seedlings in 2019 according to the lunar calendar.
Moon character
Experts recommend sowing seeds, planting flowers or caring for gardeners and gardeners, focusing on the nature of the Earth satellite. According to the lunisolar calendar, you can make a schedule for the care of fruit crops.
New moon. In the New Moon phase, which lasts three days - the day before, the New Moon itself and the day after, experienced gardeners advise to carry out such agricultural work:
- spraying and disinfection of crops from parasites and ailments;
- weed control and vegetation cleaning;
- sanitary cutting of trees and bushes;
- shallow loosening of the earth.
During this period, the growth and development of plants is suspended, therefore, no serious measures should be taken. It is also better to abandon:
- planting or transplanting crops;
- vaccinations;
- "general" digging soil.
Waxing Crescent. The moon in a state of growth has an impact on that part of the plant, which is located above the ground. During this period, living organisms feel a surge of strength and energy, grow rapidly and develop.
Important! Vegetable growers say that all crops planted in the period of the growing moon grow healthy, strong, and capable of abundant fruit.
Growing Moon is considered the ideal time for:
- sowing, transplanting or planting;
- fertilization in the ground;
- vaccinations;
- moistening and deep soil loosening.
Full moon. Full moon can not be attributed to an unfavorable period for agricultural work, however, some activities should not be carried out:
- pruning trees and shrubs;
- grafting crops or pasynkovanie.
Did you know? The longest root system has a ficus, which grows in South Africa. The length of its underground processes is over 120 m.
At the same time, it is possible to single out a number of works that are allowed to be carried out in the Full Moon:
- harvesting;
- treatment from pests and diseases;
- destruction of weeds, loosening of the soil.
Waning moon. This time is considered favorable for the following series of activities:
- plant nutrition;
- harvest;
- protection of plants from insect pests;
- collection of seed material;
- cutting off old and dry branches.
It should be noted that for experienced gardeners and gardeners work on the backyard plot all year round, and even in the coldest months of winter - December, January, February, there is always something to do. In order that work of summer residents to be the most productive, it is recommended to be carried out in the most favorable days.
Important! There are also neutral time intervals that do not have a positive or negative impact on the development of vegetation. All dates that are not on the favorable or unfavorable list are neutral.
The list of agricultural activities that should be held in each month of 2019, and a favorable period for their implementation is as follows:
January. During this period, you can do the sowing of seed material for seedlings, transplanting and fertilizing ornamental plants, vegetative reproduction of some crops. Favorable days for working with plants are: 1, 10, 15, 16, 19, 20, 29. Adverse dates -5, 6, 12, 21. 
February. In February, gardeners are engaged in plant nutrition, irrigation, sowing of seeds, and replanting crops. All work is recommended: 1, 6-8, 12, 13, 17 numbers. Not the best days for the implementation of field activities are: 3, 4, 20. 
March. The first month of spring is remarkable in that all living organisms wake up after a long winter rest. In March, it's time to start growing seedlings, transplanting adult plants, and breeding crops. For this, the most appropriate days are 7, 14, 16, 19, 21. Procedures 3, 5 and 31 are not recommended. 
April. In mid-spring, there is warm weather, the risk of frost returning is minimized, so experts advise to do: sowing seeds in open ground, planting potatoes, feeding plants, protecting crops from pests and diseases. The recommended days for the implementation of manipulations are 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 18. In this case, it is better not to carry out the work of the 5, 19–20 and 22 numbers. 
May. The May period is considered to be one of the most active in terms of vegetable growing. Summer residents are engaged in planting plants in open soil, spraying from parasites and ailments, pruning and forming bushes. It is appropriate to conduct all affairs on May 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 18, 28, while refraining from working on the 20, 29, 30 numbers. 
June. Sunny, warm weather in the first month of the summer season contributes to active work in the garden. During this period, you can engage in planting, transplanting, moistening crops, fertilizing, prophylactic treatment of parasites, removing weeds, loosening the soil, hilling. The most successful days for carrying out the manipulations are 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 19-21. It is better to refuse country work 3, 11 and 17 days of the month. 
July. In the middle of summer, summer residents expect a lot of diverse work in the garden and on the land plot: watering, feeding, hilling, weeding, pruning, pest control. For the implementation of activities is recommended to choose the time of 3, 11, 17, 21-26, July 30. It is not necessary to carry out agrotechnical measures: 2, 18-22 and 28 numbers. 
August. With the arrival of the last summer month, harvesting works will start, which experts advise to perform: 5-13, 19-24 and 30. Agricultural work carried out on dates - 1.2 17, 18 and 31 will be unproductive. 
September. The first month of autumn is favorable for harvesting some crops, cleaning the beds from vegetation, feeding weak plants and flowers, and sanitary pruning of dry, damaged branches. The most fruitful period for this are the days: 1, 2, 4-11, 18-23, 30. At the same time, it is better to give the plants a rest on September 14, 27 and 28.
Video: Sanitary pruning of fruit trees
October. In the middle of autumn, works on the purification of the household plot, the preparation of crops for the upcoming winter period, and the replanting of indoor flowers are actively sparking. All events experienced gardeners advise to hold 1-10, 16-22, 31, and to abandon any activity on 14, 27 and 28 October. 
November. Work on the site at this time becomes less, however, many prefer in November to engage in transplanting and fertilizing houseplants, sanitizing trees and shrubs. The most favorable days are: 1-9, 11-13, 16-23. Unsuccessful for holiday activities are 4 and 26 November. 
December. At this time, maximum attention should be paid to indoor plants: to organize a sufficient level of lighting and moisture, to apply fertilizer, to conduct decontamination from pests and diseases. The best period for events is 1-9, 11-13, 25, 28-31. Not the most favorable days are 14, 15 and 26 December.
One of the most accurate planting calendars for the current year is available on the website of the Yablochkin family of summer residents, where all the information for the convenience of users is presented in the tables. Also, for those interested in the effects of stars on vegetation, it is recommended to familiarize themselves with the works of Professor, President of the Russian Astrological School Alexander Zaraev.
Did you know? The most unpleasant, repulsive, aroma that resembles the smell of rotten fish, has a plant amorphofallus.
Zodiac signs
The Moon, which is located in a particular zodiacal constellation, has an equally strong influence on plant and animal organisms:
Aries. The mark refers to non-productive, and is not able to have a positive impact on the development of plants. That is why, at this time it is not necessary to engage in planting crops, sowing seeds, etc. The maximum that is allowed to do - to carry out sanitary pruning.
Taurus. The presence of a satellite in this sign promises to all vegetation only positive trends: good growth, survival rate, activation of vital forces. It is recommended to plant plants, replant, root, engage in flowers.
Twins. The period is considered neutral. It is suitable for cutting shoots, processing crops from pests and ailments, gardening, not suitable for any planting or planting activities.
Crayfish. With the stay of the Moon in Cancer, it is optimal to engage in moisturizing vegetables and flowers, feeding, transplanting plants. During this period, the root system of crops is quite vulnerable, so when working with it you need to be very careful.
We advise you to read the lunar calendar florist for November 2019.
A lion. One of the worst periods to work in the garden or in the garden. At this time, it is better to provide rest to the plants, since any events will not be able to give a positive result.
Virgo. When finding a satellite in Virgo, experts advise doing decorative cultures: replant, propagate, process from parasites.
Libra. Scales have a positive effect on indoor flowers. This period is most suitable for transplanting plants, because at this time they are resistant to injury, quickly take root and easily adapt to a new place.
Scorpio. The sign perfectly affects the growth and development of plants, which is why it is not recommended to disturb them at this time. It is better to pay attention to the preventive treatment of crops from pests and diseases.
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Sagittarius. In the days of the finding of the satellite in Sagittarius, all vegetation becomes very sensitive to any external influences, therefore, it is advisable to abandon any work.
Capricorn. The moon in this zodiac constellation has a beneficial effect on plants, especially those that are in the flowering stage. During this period, it is necessary to engage in transplanting crops, feeding them, processing from parasites.
Aquarius. The sign is not too favorable to the vegetation, therefore, it is better to postpone any agricultural work. You can spray crops with insecticidal and fungicidal preparations.
Fish. The most favorable days for feeding plants and abundant moisture. It is allowed to engage in transplanting flowers, however, at the slightest opportunity, it is better to transfer the procedure to the next month.
Important! When determining the favorable time for carrying out works with vegetation, experienced gardeners advise to take into account the above described factors - the zodiacal location of the moon and its phase.
Folk advice for the gardener and gardener for 2019
Experience in the field of vegetable and gardening comes over the years, through the prism of trial and error. To protect against the typical problems of novice farmers, профессионалы советуют придерживаться несколько простых, но весьма эффективных рекомендаций:
- to feed potatoes, to enrich the soil around the bushes with nitrogenous fertilizers of natural origin can be if you plant legumes in the rows between the rows;
- to get a rich, large crop of beets, you need to make a layer of last year's foliage under the soil layer on the bed, which can acidify the soil required for active growth of the vegetable;
- spraying a solution of lime will help protect the vegetation bushes from insect parasites;
- It is possible to prevent the development of powdery mildew on tomatoes and cucumbers by weekly treatment of the plants with a solution of milk (water + milk, 9: 1 ratio);
- It is possible to protect the cabbage from the attack of slugs, if you dig a ditch next to the plantings, into which you can pour ordinary light beer. Such a “treat” will quickly scare off parasites;
- vegetables should be watered through ditches made around the perimeter of plants;
- tomatoes will be stored longer if they are removed in the morning and stored in boxes in a single layer, stem up;
- Mature cucumbers should be collected every day or maximum - every other day. Such frequent harvesting of vegetables will increase the productivity of the plant;
- for sowing onions, it is necessary to use only fresh seed, because it quickly loses germination;
- Carrot seeds retain good germination for two years, so before sowing it is recommended to calibrate the grains and select only high-quality ones.
So that the local summer residents could expect to receive a stable and decent harvest, experienced growers took care to develop a special sowing calendar with favorable and unfavorable dates for planting crops in the new 2019 season. In this calendar, you can find important information that will allow you to achieve the highest possible result and not waste time.
