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January is the golden middle of winter, when gardeners can relax a little, since it is still too early to work on the site. However, it is at this time that daylight begins to increase, setting the stage for future work with the earth. This period is ideal for forcing greenery on the windowsill and planting flower crops with a long development period. In addition, some fans of gardening activities continue to grow plants in heated greenhouses or indoors. The gardener's lunar calendar for January 2024 will help you choose the most suitable days for any type of work with crops.
Moon phases in January 2024
The full lunar cycle includes several phases, each of which has both a beneficial and negative effect on the crop, depending on its type. The gardener's calendar takes into account not only the position of the Earth's satellite on a certain day, but also the zodiac sign in which it resides during a given period.
It is believed that zodiac signs have a greater influence on plants than the phase of the moon
Moon phases in January 2024:
- January 1-10 - the celestial body wanes;
- January 11 - new moon;
- January 12-24 - The moon is growing;
- January 25 - full moon;
- January 26-31 - The moon wanes again.
Favorable dates for sowing seeds according to the lunar calendar for January 2024
In January, it’s not too late to start growing greens in the window so that you can enjoy fresh plants a month later. Also during this period, you can sow seeds for seedlings for further planting of crops in open ground in the south, where spring comes early, or in a heated greenhouse to harvest an early harvest. The main thing is to choose a good day for planting a particular crop, this will allow you to get quick and strong shoots with strong immunity.
In January, the following are considered successful days for planting certain plants according to the gardener’s lunar calendar:
- Cucumbers - the most favorable days are 14-15, 19-20, 23-24; seeds can also be planted on January 3-7 and 31.
- Eggplants and peppers - 14-15, 19-20, 23-24, you can also sow seeds on January 6 and 7.
- Cabbage - 14-15, 19-20, 23-24; additional effective days for planting seeds for seedlings according to the lunar calendar are January 3-7 and 31.
- Tomatoes - 14-15, 19-20, 23-24. It is also possible to sow tomatoes for seedlings on January 6-7.
- Any root crops - 3-7, 31. It is allowed to sow underground crops on January 14-15, 19-20, 23 and 24.
- Any greens - January 14-15, 19-20, 23-24. Additional favorable days fall on January 6 and 7.
The periods of the full moon and new moon according to the calendar are considered absolutely prohibited for planting any crops
According to the lunar calendar, you can choose a good period for planting annual and perennial flowers for seedlings.The optimal days are January 1-7, 14-15, 23-24, 28-31.
Gardener's lunar calendar according to zodiac signs
In different phases, the Moon falls under certain zodiac signs. In some of them it can stay for only a day, while in others it remains up to several days. Each zodiac sign has a certain level of fertility, and can also influence the type of crop grown. Absolutely productive are Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus and Cancer. Aquarius, Leo and Aries are considered infertile.
When planting root crops, it is desirable that the Moon in fertile signs be waning, for land plants - waxing
On January 1-2, the Moon wanes in the sign of average fertility Virgo. Sowing root crops with an early harvest will be successful these days. You can carry out organic and mineral fertilizing, organize the treatment of home and greenhouse crops from pests and infections. Digging, loosening, pinching and pinching seedlings are allowed. It is recommended to plant seeds for stratification.
In the period from January 3 to 5, the Moon moves into another sign of average fertility, Libra. On these days you can:
- forcing root parsley, chard, beets and celery;
- sow early cabbage, cucumbers, carrots, parsley, beets for seedlings, followed by additional lighting;
- water and feed plants;
- carry out pinching.
When the Moon is in Libra, the calendar does not recommend treating crops with pesticides or grafting.
On January 6-7, the waning Moon moves into the fertile sign Scorpio. This period is considered especially favorable for sowing root crops. However, it is not prohibited to plant seeds of early cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers and even eggplants.You can soak the seeds, water and feed the crops, and also treat them against diseases and pests. It is important not to injure the above-ground part.
When the Moon is in Scorpio, it is not recommended to divide rhizomes, carry out pinching and transplants
On January 8-9, the Earth's satellite moves into the unproductive sign Sagittarius. However, during this period it is allowed to sow seeds of greens, radishes and beets for greenhouse conditions, and to force all types of onions. You can prevent pests and diseases. Picking, watering, replanting, pinching and seed germination are not recommended.
January 10-12 are new moon days, when any work with plants, regardless of the stage and place of their cultivation, is not recommended. It is better to leave this period for rest.
On January 13, the Moon begins to rise in the barren sign of Aquarius. It is only allowed to plant plants, trim them and treat them against pests. Any crops on this day are ineffective, and the lunar calendar does not recommend replanting, since the root system of all crops is very vulnerable.
On January 14-15, the waxing Moon moves into the fertile sign of Pisces. The days are considered ideal for planting any nightshade and pumpkin crops. You can sow seeds:
- late tall tomatoes;
- cucumbers;
- sweet pepper;
- eggplant;
- all types of cabbage;
- lettuce for the greenhouse.
In greenhouse conditions, fertilizing and loosening are allowed. During this period, only pruning of plants, germination of seeds and treatment with chemicals against diseases and pests are considered unfavorable.
On January 16-18, the Earth's satellite continues to grow in the barren sign of Aries. However, on these days it is allowed to plant onions, celery and parsley for forcing.Loosening can be carried out on dry soil, but without thinning. Treatment against diseases and pests is allowed. The list of prohibited events for this period is more extensive. The lunar calendar does not recommend:
- germinate seeds;
- trim and shape plants;
- dive and shape;
- replant crops, take stepson.
In the garden with the Moon in Aries, you can cut out dry branches provided there is no wind
On the 19th and 20th days of the month, the celestial body moves into the highly fertile sign Taurus. Time according to the lunar calendar is considered very favorable for planting seeds of any crops. You can start sowing tomatoes, cucumbers, and eggplants, but it is important to consider that they will definitely need lighting. It is also recommended to start forcing onions into feathers.
On January 21-22, the Moon grows in infertile Gemini. You can plant greenery to grow on the windowsill, weed and loosen the damp soil. However, it is recommended, if possible, to avoid watering, picking and replanting.
On 23-24, the Earth's satellite moves into the fertile sign Cancer, which means that any crops during such a period will be effective. You can also soak seeds, force greens, water, apply mineral fertilizers, and pick. During these two days, the lunar calendar only advises against treating with pesticides and replanting tuberous flower crops.
January 25 is the day of the full moon. It is advisable to refuse any work related to plants, regardless of their type.
26-27 - the waning Moon moves into the infertile sign Leo.You can hill up and loosen the soil in a greenhouse and treat crops against diseases. The calendar does not recommend pinching, picking, pinching, fertilizing or germinating seeds.
28-30 The Moon again moves into the sign of low efficiency Virgo. These days it is allowed to sow carrots, beets, radishes and celery. The lunar calendar also recommends digging, weeding, loosening and hilling in the greenhouse. You can fertilize and prevent infections and insects. It is not advisable to germinate and soak seeds these days.
On January 31, the Moon wanes in Libra. The gardener's calendar does not recommend treating plants with chemicals or grafting them. However, the following work is allowed:
- sowing early cabbage and cucumbers for further illumination;
- forcing beets and chard;
- feeding, pinching;
- watering.
Favorable days for gardening according to the lunar calendar for January 2024
In addition to starting to grow plants, you can do some work in the garden, this is especially true for the southern regions, where the soil does not freeze too deeply and there may be no snow cover at all.
The lunar calendar suggests the following days for a certain type of work:
Event | Favorable days according to the lunar calendar |
Soil replacement, plowing, hilling, loosening | 1-9, 12-17, 21-31 |
Treating soil in the garden against pests (in the absence of snow) | any day of the month |
Application of mineral and organic fertilizers | 1-10, 14-15, 18-24, 26-31 |
Conclusion
The gardener's lunar sowing calendar for January 2024 helps to highlight favorable days for sowing seeds and carrying out any activities related to the cultivation of vegetables and herbs.However, it is important to take into account not only successful periods for certain manipulations, but also the climatic features of the region, as well as weather conditions on a specific date.
