Preparation for the gardening season begins long before the warming. Experienced gardeners and gardeners know: there will be no harvest without preliminary work, which means that one should not only think about where and how to plant a crop.
Sowing seedlings remains an important point. Most often this is done in February. The information you need is collected bit by bit. Folk omens, recommendations of agricultural technicians, data of the lunar calendar are taken into account.
Table of favorable days in 2020 for sowing seeds for seedlings
Using the seed sowing plate for seedlings, you can significantly improve the quality of the crop, increase its yield.
- Watermelons: 09 - 12 April. Planted from open ground after 20 - 25 days.
- Basil: 09, 15, 16 April. Planted from open ground after 45 days.
- Eggplants: 06, 07, 24, 25 February, 04 - 06 March. Planted from open ground after 50 - 60 days.
- Strawberries: 09 - 12, 14, 16 - 18 February, 15, 16, 21 April. Planted from open ground after 50 - 70 days.
- Zucchini: 09 - 12 April, 08, 12 May. Planted from open ground after 20 - 25 days.
- White cabbage: February 14 - 16, March 17, 18, 27, 28 - if early variety, March 27, 28, April 01, 02, 07, 08, 14, 24, 28, May 05 - 07 - if medium and late grade. Planted from open ground after 45 days.
- Potatoes: February 22, 24, 25, March 24, 28, 29. Planted from open ground after 30 - 40 days.
- Cucumbers: 01, 02, 07, 24, 28 April, 05 - 07, 25, 26 May. Planted from open ground after 20 - 25 days.
- Peppers: 01 - 03, 06, 07, 24, 25, 28, 29 February, 01, 04 - 06, 27, 27 March. Planted from open ground after 50 - 60 days.
- Celery: 01, 22, 24, 25 February, 24, 28, 29 March. Planted from open ground after 60 - 70 days.
- Tomatoes: 24, 25, 28, 29 February, 04 - 06, 27, 28 March, 07, 11, 12 April. They are planted from open ground after 50 - 60 days, if a tall variety, 50 - 55 days, if a medium-sized variety, 40 - 45 days, if a standard variety.
- Pumpkin: 08, 12 May. Planted from open ground after 20 - 25 days.
- Beans: April 12-19, May 11-18. Planted from open ground after 20 - 25 days.
- Garlic, onions: 05 - 11, 15 - 22 January, 01 - 07, 12 - 15, 18 - 20, 24, 25 February, 04 - 06, 10 - 15, 27, 28 March, 01, 02, 10 - 14 , 18, 19, 28, 29 April, 05, 06, 11, 12, 15 - 17, 20, 25, 26 May, 02 - 04, 06 - 08, 12, 13, 17, 18, 22, 23, 30 June.
- Carrots, beets: 05 - 11, 15 - 22 January, 01 - 07, 12 - 15, 18 - 20, 24, 25 February, 04 - 06, 10 - 15, 27, 28 March, 01, 02, 10 - 14 , 18, 19, 28, 29 April, 05, 06, 11, 12, 15 - 17, 20, 25, 26 May, 02 - 04, 06 - 08, 12, 13, 17, 18, 22, 23, 30 June.
- Parsley, celery: 01, 05 - 09, 11, 27 - 29 January, 10 - 15, 17 - 20, 24, 24 February, 03 - 06, 17, 18, 22, 27 - 30 March, 05 - 07, 10 - 14, 18, 19, 23, 24 - 26, 30, 31 April, 02 - 06.15 - 17, 24 - 26, 30, 31 May, 01 - 04, 06 - 08, 12, 13, 22, 23 , 26 - 30 June.
Houseplant care in February
When outdoor plants are dormant in winter, indoor crops only slow down development. Due to a decrease in the rate of development and high humidity during this period, they do not need intensive watering. It is necessary to periodically moisten the soil, loosen the top layer to provide the roots with unhindered access of oxygen. Experienced flower growers recommend controlling the temperature of the irrigation water. Too cold will inhibit root growth. February is the last month of moderate watering. Since March, the abundance of irrigation has been increased.
How to plant seedlings in 2020
The climatic features of the region do not always make it possible for gardeners to plant seeds immediately in a permanent place. It is for this reason that experienced gardeners, and lovers of summer residents, first plant seedlings, and only then plant shrubs in the open air.
The advantages of this method are that you can independently choose the time of planting the seeds.The best time to sow seeds in 2020 is between February and March.
Vegetables best grown by seedlings:
- tomatoes;
- pepper;
- eggplant;
- celery;
- early ripening cucumbers;
- pumpkin, zucchini;
- cabbage;
- leek.
In order to get a rich harvest in 2020, you need:
Use quality seeds... When using bad seeds, there is a chance of getting a weak plant or not getting it at all. Trust a trusted supplier.
Good soil... You can make it yourself or purchase it from the store. The main thing before buying is to pay attention to the composition of the soil, the presence of such components as peat, humus and sod land will give an excellent result, and you will get a strong and healthy plant.
The correct container for seedlings... Poorly selected containers can destroy the plant, so it is best to choose: special boxes for seedlings, paper or peat pots.
Preparing the soil before sowing seeds... To do this, you need to warm up the seeds or place them in a special solution.
Follow the timing of growing seedlings... The approximate sowing time is always indicated on the seed package.
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Features of the climate of different regions
When calculating the sowing date of vegetable seeds for seedlings, the region must be taken into account. Russia is conditionally divided into the following regions:
- The southern ones are Krasnodar Territory, Astrakhan, Volgograd, Rostov Regions, the republics of Adygea, Kalmykia, Crimea;
- Central black earth is the Voronezh, Belgorod, Kursk, Lipetsk and Tambov regions;
- Middle zone of Russia - Moscow region, Nizhny Novgorod and Ivanovo regions;
- Ural and Siberian regions;
- Far East.
Regions differ in the number of frost-free days per year, the date of the onset of the period without freezing temperatures and the date of the onset of autumn frosts. In the southern regions, with the largest number of frost-free days - up to 180 days, it is allowed to sow seeds directly into open ground. In the regions of Siberia and the Urals, where only about 65 days without frost, it is necessary to grow seedlings, otherwise the plants will not have time to form and give a crop.
The beginning of the frost-free period in the regions determines the date of planting seedlings in greenhouses or open ground. In the southern regions, seedlings of vegetable crops are planted after April 10, in the Ural and Siberian regions - by mid-June. The climate of the Middle Lane allows you to move seedlings into open ground at the beginning of the first summer month.
What are the most fertile zodiac signs
It is important to choose not only a good day for sowing seeds, but also to take into account in which sign of the zodiac the moon is located. Fertile signs are exactly half:
calf - sow and plant root crops, bulbous, legumes, cabbage. The harvest of fruit, vegetable, berry plants will be stored for a long time. You can also plant ornamental trees and shrubs, cuttings, dividing perennials, grafting, budding, watering.
Cancer - sowing and planting fruit, vegetable, berry crops. But, the resulting harvest is not stored for a long time - they are consumed immediately. You can plan the sowing / planting of ornamental plants, flowers. Comprehensive care is allowed.
Libra - sow and plant ornamental plants, flowers.
Scorpio - sow and plant decorative flowers and plants - they will grow and develop well. Spicy and medicinal plants, vegetables and berry crops are planted.
Capricorn - sowing and planting root crops, legumes, fruits, vegetables, berries. Harvest, plant plants.
Fish - sowing and planting vegetables, berry plants, flowers.
Summer work
Many indoor plants in the summer can be taken out on the balcony, terrace, veranda. In a place protected from wind and rain, they have a good time. Grow well in the open air:
- aucuba;
- hibiscus;
- aloe;
- cacti;
- fuchsia;
- oleander;
- abutis.
The plants are sheltered from the bright sun, the soil is moistened as it dries.In June, figs, cable carp, akalifu, hybrid achimenes, vuda ceropegia, coleus, Japanese euonymus are propagated by cuttings.
If you don't have a calendar at hand?
When working in the garden or in the country, as well as when growing seedlings, you need to be aware of the change in the phases of the moon. So the New Moon leads to an outflow of vitality into the roots of plants. That is, the dates for planting seedlings are coming in 2020. After all, that's when the seeds germinate better.
- New Moon requires careful attitude to the roots of seedlings. Therefore, transplanting and loosening are prohibited on these days. This information is contained in the calendar of planting seedlings for 2020, its table is publicly available.
- During the waxing moon, the flow to the tops increases. Therefore, experienced gardeners recommend planting plants in which the aerial part plays an important role.
- The full moon leads to the fact that in the stems, leaves and fruits the juice content reaches its maximum value.
- The last phase is the waning moon. It creates the most favorable conditions for the growth of underground parts of plants. Therefore, there are favorable days for planting root crops.
Also at this time it is good to engage in the formation of the crown of plants, for example, to remove excess branches and leaves from tomatoes.
Briefly about artificial lighting in November
In November, natural lighting is not enough for almost all varieties of indoor flowers. Even on the southern windowsills on a cloudy short day, there is catastrophically little light. Of course, opportunists like Kalanchoe, poinsettia or Saintpaulia even manage to bloom under such conditions. But dracaena and peperomia are likely to lose their decorative effect and attractiveness.
Attention! Paleness, loss of contrast and brightness of spots (normal color) on the leaves of arrowroot, zebrin and calathea do not indicate a flood of soil or rotting of the roots, but a lack of light!
For certain varieties of indoor flowers, the intensity of illumination and the length of daylight hours in November are of equal importance. So, in order to wait for the flowering of campanula or gardenia, you will have to take care of installing and using a fluorescent lamp in the room, otherwise the hostess will not see the cherished stars and bells until next winter.
Important! You don't have to wait for November to see for yourself that your favorite flower has little light. Study in advance the features of caring for a particular indoor plant and start acting.
Sowing / planting of plants and agrotechnical works for January 2020
| Favorable days for sowing / planting plants | 1, 5, 6, 9, 11, 16-19, 22, 23, 27-29 |
| Roots | |
| Potatoes, sweet potatoes, Jerusalem artichoke | 16-23 |
| Carrots, parsnips | 16, 19, 22, 23 |
| Beet | 16, 19, 22, 23 |
| Radish, radish, turnip | 16-23 |
| Celery, parsley | 5, 6, 9, 11, 16-19, 22-23 |
| Onion | |
| Bulb onions | 5, 6, 9, 18-23 |
| Green onions, chives | 5-9 |
| Garlic | 5, 6, 18-23 |
| Leek | 5-9 |
| Vegetables to the table and storage | |
| Tomatoes, physalis | 3-9, 30, 31 |
| Sweet, hot and decorative peppers | 4-6, 9 |
| Eggplant | 5, 6, 9 |
| Cucumbers | 3, 4, 7-9, 29-31 |
| White cabbage, red cabbage, savoy, brussels sprouts, kohlrabi | 5, 6, 9 |
| Broccoli, cauliflower | 1-6, 9, 18-23, 27-31 |
| Early, Peking cabbage, kale, collard greens | 3-6, 9, 30, 31 |
| Zucchini, squash, pumpkin | 5-9 |
| Legumes | 3, 5-9, 30, 31 |
| Corn | 5-9 |
| Mycelium | 4-6, 9 |
| Greens and herbs | |
| Leafy and head salads | 1, 27-29 |
| Arugula, watercress and other spicy salads | 1-6, 9, 27-31 |
| Mustard | 1, 27-29 |
| Spinach, sorrel | 1, 3, 4, 7-9, 27-31 |
| Chard | 1, 27-29 |
| Parsley, coriander and dill | 1, 5-9, 27-29 |
| Spicy herbs (basil, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, etc.) | 1, 3, 4, 7-9, 27-31 |
| Medicinal herbs | 1, 22, 23, 27-31 |
| Berry and fruit garden | |
| Strawberries and strawberries | 7-9, 16, 17 |
| Apple tree | 5, 6 |
| Grapes | 7-9, 27-29 |
| Ornamental plants | |
| Annuals | 7-9 |
| Bulbous and tuberous | 5, 6, 9, 14, 15, 22, 23, 27 |
| Herbaceous perennials | 13-15, 18, 19, 22, 23 |
| Conifers | 12, 13, 27, 28 |
| Hedges | 12, 13, 22, 23 |
| Shrubs and trees | 12, 13, 27, 28 |
| Vines | 7-9 |
| Large size | 7, 9, 12, 13 |
| Unfavorable days for sowing, planting and transplanting any plants | 10, 24-26 |
| Other gardening works | |
| Weeding, weed control | 10, 25 |
| Tillage | 4-6, 10, 13, 24, 30, 31 |
| Germinating seeds | 1, 5, 6, 9-11, 16-19, 27-29 |
| Dive seedlings | 13, 14 |
| Transplanting indoor and tub plants | 16, 17, 22-24 |
| Watering | 1, 5, 6, 9-11, 16-19, 22, 23, 27-29 |
| Top dressing | 1, 5, 6, 9-11, 18, 19, 22-24, 27, 28 |
| Trimming and shaping | 18-25 |
| Pest and disease control | 4-6, 9, 12-15, 25 |
| Cuttings, grafting and budding, other breeding methods | 1, 5, 6, 9, 11, 16-19, 22, 23, 27-29 |
| Greenhouse and greenhouse preparation | 1-6, 9, 13, 15, 16, 18, 23, 24, 27-31 |
| Site cleaning | 3, 17, 21, 31 |
| Snow retention, trampling and distribution of snow | 4, 17, 20 |
| Rodent control | 4, 14, 31 |
| Barrel protection | 3-5, 17, 21, 22, 31 |
| Unfavorable days for harvesting | 1, 9-11, 18, 19, 27-29 |
Moon phases, january 2020
| Day of month | Moon phase (lunar day) | Zodiac sign |
| January 1, Wednesday | growing (7, 8 days) | Fish |
| January 2, Thursday | growing (8, 9 days) | Aries |
| January 3, Friday | first quarter (9, 10 days) | Aries |
| January 4, Saturday | growing (10, 11 days) | Aries |
| January 5, Sunday | growing (11, 12 days) | calf |
| January 6, Monday | growing (12, 13 days) | calf |
| January 7, Tuesday | growing (13, 14 days) | Twins |
| January 8, Wednesday | growing (14, 15 days) | Twins |
| January 9, Thursday | growing (15, 16 days) | Cancer |
| January 10, Friday | full moon (16, 17 days) | Cancer |
| January 11, Saturday | decreasing (17, 18 days) | Cancer |
| January 12, Sunday | decreasing (18, 19 days) | a lion |
| January 13, Monday | decreasing (19, 20 days) | a lion |
| January 14, Tuesday | decreasing (20, 21 days) | Virgo |
| January 15, Wednesday | decreasing (21, 22 days) | Virgo |
| January 16, Thursday | decreasing (22 days) | Libra |
| January 17, Friday | third quarter (22, 23 days) | Libra |
| January 18, Saturday | decreasing (23, 24 days) | Scorpio |
| January 19, Sunday | decreasing (24, 25 days) | Scorpio |
| January 20, Monday | decreasing (25, 26 days) | Sagittarius |
| January 21, Tuesday | decreasing (26, 27 days) | Sagittarius |
| January 22, Wednesday | decreasing (27, 28 days) | Capricorn |
| January 23, Thursday | decreasing (28, 29 days) | Capricorn |
| January 24, Friday | decreasing (29, 30 days) | Capricorn |
| January 25, Saturday | new moon (30, 1, 2 days) | Aquarius |
| January 26, Sunday | growing (2, 3 days) | Aquarius |
| January 27, Monday | growing (3, 4 days) | Fish |
| January 28, Tuesday | growing (4, 5 days) | Fish |
| January 29, Wednesday | growing (5, 6 days) | Fish |
| January 30, Thursday | growing (6, 7 days) | Aries |
| January 31, Friday | growing (7, 8 days) | Aries |
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When to transplant seedlings outdoors
When the soil warms up enough, the seedlings can be transplanted to a permanent place, approximately April-May 2020 (see table), it all depends on the region. There should be a small space between the bushes of seedlings, an excellent option would be to plant in a checkerboard pattern.
It is better to plant seedlings in the evening in cloudy weather, so you will minimize the stress on the plant. After a few days, the shrubs will need to be tied up.
How to grow properly
Gardeners, in order to get a rich harvest, follow some rules for caring for plants. The main rules to be followed:
- do not overfill the plant, moderate watering will give a good development of the root system, and you will get a tasty harvest;
- in time you need to loosen and huddle the earth;
- view seedlings for diseases and pests. To combat such a problem, there are many drugs with chemical additives, but if you are an opponent of chemistry, you can make it at home, for example, make a tincture of garlic, you will often have to water the bushes with this solution;
- timely pinching;
- adequate lighting;
- get rid of weeds in time.
Useful tips for gardeners and gardeners
Growing seedlings is one of the most important stages on the way to a rich harvest. After all, strong and healthy bushes adapt faster in the garden, which means they will bloom and bear fruit better. The lunar calendar and some useful tips from experienced agricultural technicians will help to grow strong seedlings:
- do not neglect the pre-sowing treatment of seeds (only seeds treated by the manufacturer do not require soaking and disinfection - they are colored);
- when choosing soil for sowing, do not skimp on quality;
- sowing too early threatens with problems with overgrown seedlings, so accurately calculate the sowing time;
- any soil (purchased or prepared independently) requires disinfection;
- the sowing container must have drainage holes with a diameter of a simple pencil;
- if the seedlings emerged in February or March, then the organization of artificial lighting is required;
- so that the sprouts after germination do not stretch in length, they need to be moved to a room with an air temperature of 16-17 C ° for 1-2 weeks;
- water the seedlings only with settled water, without chlorine;
- seedlings will be even if they are periodically rotated relative to the light source;
- young plants, regardless of culture, are afraid of drafts;
- it is better to water the seedlings as the soil dries up, while avoiding moisture on the green mass;
- plants with 4-5 true leaves are considered ready for transplantation;
On a note!
Agricultural technicians recommend choosing and purchasing seeds of only zoned varieties. Plants adapted to a specific climate will be less sick and will fully show the characteristics declared by the originator of the variety.
The gardener's and gardener's calendar for 2020 will be an excellent assistant in gardening and horticultural affairs. After all, theoretical knowledge in the field of plant growing and the gardener's own long-term experience, combined with knowledge of the intricacies of the lunar calendar, is the basis for obtaining a bountiful harvest.
