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In regions with difficult weather conditions, preparations for planting work must begin in advance. The lunar calendar for 2024 for the Urals will help you plan work in the garden. It is compiled taking into account all the features and reflects the impact of individual lunar phases on the cycles of plant growth and development. With proper use of the calendar, you can achieve good yields and protect crops from diseases and pests.
Climatic features of the region
The climate of the Urals, due to its geographical location, is unstable and changes frequently. Even in one day, global changes can occur that affect the condition of plants. For example, it may snow in the morning, then suddenly it will rain and bring gusts of cold wind. And by the evening the clear sun will come out.But not only this worries the gardeners of the Urals; in each part of it, the length of the season is different. In the Polar Urals, summer is short and lasts no more than 1.2-2 months, but in the Southern Urals the warm weather lasts about 5 months.
It is precisely because of these features that it is difficult to grow garden crops and fruit and berry plants. To help summer residents, they need a planting calendar, which is compiled taking into account the climate of the Urals and displays favorable days for work in 2024.
Lunar sowing calendar for 2024 for the Urals
The moon has 4 phases, each of which has its own influence on the development of plants, inhibiting or stimulating their growth:
- new moon, when you should put aside all work and start preparing your tools;
- the waxing moon, which stimulates the growth of all shoots, leaves and branches;
- full moon, when processes are slow;
- waning moon, which stimulates the growth of root crops, other processes are inhibited.
For planting seedlings in the Urals, the waxing and waning moon are important in the calendar, which in 2024 will fall on certain days indicated in the table. Knowing these dates, you can safely plan sowing work.
The lunar sowing calendar for February 2024 indicates that it is already possible to begin sowing vegetable crops in the Urals if they are grown in a heated greenhouse. It would be a good idea to prepare the seeds and check them for germination. In the first half of February, it is better to plant crops with a long growing season: peppers, eggplants. In the second decade, they begin sowing beets and carrots for early bunch production. They continue to sow peppers and eggplants for growing in open ground. They begin to sow onion seedlings and stalked celery.
At the beginning of March, according to the sowing lunar calendar of 2024, for the Urals they are sowing all kinds of greens, tomatoes, white cabbage, Brussels sprouts and Chinese cabbage of different varieties. Towards the middle of the month, they continue to sow pepper seedlings. In the third ten days of March according to the lunar calendar, root crops are planted and seed potatoes are germinated.
In early April, sowing of cold-resistant crops, such as radishes and cabbage, is allowed. In the second decade they plan to plant peas, herbs and onions. Towards the end of April, they are sowing potatoes in protected soil, beets, and carrots. It is allowed to plant legumes, cucumbers, zucchini and pumpkins.
At the beginning of May, potatoes and herbs are planted in the Urals, and strawberries are transplanted. Towards the middle of the month, the sowing of peppers and eggplants continues for late fruiting, and fruit trees and shrubs are being planted. At the end of May, it’s time for root vegetables to be stored for long-term storage.
In June, absolutely all root crops, herbs, and grains are planted. In the third decade they are engaged in replanting berry crops. In July, according to the lunar calendar, they begin sowing winter and autumn crops, for example, black radish.
In August and September, dill, parsley and other winter crops are sown for early consumption. Since mid-August, they have been replanting strawberries, fruit trees and shrubs in the Urals.
Gardener's lunar calendar for 2024 for the Urals by month
All work according to the lunar calendar in the garden and vegetable garden for caring for trees and shrubs in the Urals begins after above-zero temperatures have been established. The best time for this is on the waning moon.
January
According to the sowing lunar calendar for January, during this period in the Urals they are just preparing for planting work. It's time to plan plantings, prepare gardening tools, purchase seeds, and put things in order in your storage.
February
At the end of the month, according to the lunar planting calendar in the Urals, they prune trees and shrubs.
March
At the beginning of March, from the 1st to the 3rd, they prepare the greenhouses:
- wash and treat walls;
- fertilize the soil;
- loosen the beds;
- weeds.
From March 7 to 14, more attention is paid to grafting fruit and berry crops and pruning. The third decade is a good time for fertilizing and pest control. In spring, it is better to feed trees and bushes with organic matter.
April
According to the lunar sowing calendar, at the beginning of April 2024 they are fertilizing garden and vegetable crops. It's time to form beds for planting seedlings. On April 5, they begin to work with the rootstock and prepare for grafting. At the end of April, they begin to control pests on fruit trees and berry bushes, carry out sanitary cleaning and pruning of the garden. A good time for the formation of gooseberries, honeysuckle, and currants. They prepare greenhouses and greenhouses for the planting season and remove old garbage from the site.
May
From May 11 to 14 is the time to start preparing the site for planting. From the middle of the month, according to the lunar planting calendar, a favorable period begins for watering and fertilizing in the Middle Urals. At the end of May, it is better to pay attention to the fight against overwintered pests.
June
Early June is a favorable time for weeding, loosening, watering and fertilizing. After the 15th, it is worth repeating the activities, in addition, taking up pest control.
July
According to the lunar sowing calendar for the Urals, before July 10 is the best time to control pests and diseases, apply fertilizers and loosen the soil. After the 18th, the stepsons on tomatoes begin to be removed.
August
Almost the entire month of August they are busy caring for plants and preparing the soil for planting winter crops. Feeding according to the lunar calendar in the Urals is stopped this month so that the plants have time to prepare for winter and tolerate the frost well.
September
Early September is a favorable time for routine garden cleaning. They prune trees and shrubs and prepare plants for winter. In the third decade is the time for autumn fertilizing of fruit trees and berry gardens. If the weather is dry, then you need to remember about moisture-charging watering. It is carried out before the first frost.
October
At the very beginning of October, they are engaged in hilling the tree trunks and some shrubs. In the middle of the month, the garden is fully prepared for winter. They begin to cover crops that are weakly resistant to frost.
November
The lunar sowing calendar indicates that the entire month of November is a favorable time for covering perennial crops. You can start repairing equipment and planning future plantings.
December
In winter, a period of rest begins for gardeners and gardeners in the Urals. The territory is cleared of snow, a snow cover is thrown under the tree trunks, additionally insulating them. Don't forget about the greenhouses. To prevent the soil from drying out and cracking, snow is thrown over the beds in winter. As it melts, it will further moisten the soil.
On what days should you refrain from working in the garden?
Every gardener should know that it is impossible to plant or pick during the new moon or full moon.During this period, the satellite takes all the vitality from the plants and is restored. The only thing you can do in the garden these days is fight weeds.
On a waning moon, all plant forces are directed downward, so only root crops are planted; other crops cannot be sown or replanted.
In addition, the growth and development of plants is influenced by the zodiac signs. When the moon is in Aries, Gemini, Virgo, Leo and Aquarius, sowing and planting work is not necessary. You can view these dates in the printed version of the calendar.
Conclusion
The lunar calendar for 2024 for the Urals is an excellent assistant for planning work. It reflects the most favorable days for sowing, planting, picking, fertilizing and pest control. In addition, the tables show undesirable days when you need to abandon any work in the garden in the Urals.
