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February is considered the beginning of an active time in gardening, since during this period you can begin sowing seeds for growing seedlings indoors. Most crops need to get stronger before moving into open ground, so the second winter month can be called optimal for planting. In most regions in February there are still frosts and blizzards swirling, but in the south many summer residents are already starting to grow vegetables and herbs in greenhouse conditions. The gardener's lunar sowing calendar for February 2024 will help in choosing the optimal dates for planting certain crops, and will also indicate those days when any work related to plants will be ineffective.
Moon phases
The lunar cycle is divided into several phases, each of which has a positive or negative effect on plants, regardless of the type of crop. However, the gardener's calendar takes into account not only the position of the celestial body, but also the zodiac sign in which it resides.
The position of the Earth's satellite relative to the zodiacal constellation has a greater influence than the phases of the Moon
Moon phases in February 2024:
- February 1-9 - The Moon is in its waning period;
- February 10 - new moon;
- February 11-23 - the Earth's satellite begins to grow;
- February 24 - full moon;
- February 25-29 - The moon wanes again.
Favorable dates for sowing seeds according to the lunar calendar for February 2024
February is the most suitable month to start planting herbs and vegetable seeds for seedlings. The main thing is to choose a good day, focusing on the gardener’s lunar calendar. He will tell you when it is better to plant a particular crop so that it germinates quickly, develops harmoniously and produces an excellent harvest after being transferred to open ground.
During the month, depending on the chosen culture according to the lunar calendar, you should choose the following days:
- Cucumbers - the most favorable days are considered to be February 12, 15-16, 19-21; planting seeds of the crop can also be done in the periods from 1 to 3 and 27-29.
- Eggplants and peppers - 12, 15-16 and 19-21, you can also sow vegetables on February 2-3, 29.
- Cabbage - 12, 15-16, 19-21; good days for planting seeds for seedlings according to the lunar calendar are considered to be February 1-3, 27-29.
- Tomatoes - 12, from 15 to 16 and 19-21. You can also sow tomatoes on February 2, 3 and 29.
- Any root crops - 2-3, 7-8 and 29. It is not prohibited to grow underground crops on February 12, 15-16, 19-21.
- Any types and varieties of greenery - February 2-3, 12, 15-16, 19-21 and 29.
Absolutely prohibited days for sowing seeds are the days of the new moon and full moon - February 9-11 and February 24
The period for replanting plants, including flower crops, can also be coordinated with the lunar calendar. The best days for these events in the last winter month are 1, 7-8, 12, 19-21, 25-28.
Gardener's lunar calendar according to zodiac signs
The Earth's satellite is in different phases in certain signs of the zodiac constellation. Some of them can last up to several days, while in others the Moon remains for only a day. Not only the fertility of the zodiac sign is important, but also the type of crop grown. For example, Cancer, Scorpio, Taurus and Pisces are considered the most productive. Leo, Aquarius and Aries are completely infertile signs.
For planting root crops, it is preferable that the Moon in fertile signs be waning, for land plants - waxing
Each day of the month, according to the gardener’s lunar calendar, corresponds to a specific zodiac constellation.
On February 1, the Moon wanes in the sign of Libra, which is considered medium in terms of fertility. In the greenhouse and on the windowsill you can grow:
- early radish;
- leeks;
- root vegetables;
- Chinese and white cabbage;
- celery of any type for open type.
On this day you can also prune trees, renew whitewashing and prepare cuttings for subsequent grafting.
On February 2-3, the Earth's satellite moves into the fertile sign of Scorpio. The days are considered the most favorable for sowing seedlings of almost any crop, including cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers. Root crops can already be planted in the greenhouse, including early varieties of radishes. If sowing seeds these days is not breaded, you can soak them, which will also be effective.
Other events allowed on these days are:
- watering;
- fertilizing crops with organic matter and minerals;
- treatments against pests and diseases.
It is not recommended to prune or divide perennials into bulbs and tubers.
On February 4-6, the Moon moves into the infertile sign Sagittarius. Among the activities prohibited by the lunar calendar, only pinching, watering, pruning can be distinguished; it is believed that the “wounds” inflicted on plants during this period will take a very long time to heal. At the same time, these days you can plant seeds of onions, legumes, and radishes. Hilling, weeding in greenhouse conditions, thinning, and treatment against diseases and pests are allowed.
In the garden with the Moon in Sagittarius, you can cut out dry branches
On February 7-8, the waning Moon is in Capricorn, a sign characterized by average fertility, but at the same time allowing for sowing:
- root vegetables;
- bulbous crops;
- root parsley seedlings;
- spicy dumpling;
- celery;
- cabbage
These days you can plant onions for forcing on the feather, start picking, adding moisture and fertilizing, as well as treating them against pests and diseases.
February 9-11 will mark the new moon period, when any activities affecting plants are not recommended. If you wish, you can spend time cleaning the garden.
On February 12, the Moon begins to rise and enters the fertile sign of Pisces. The day is considered the most favorable for planting seedlings:
- tomatoes;
- pepper;
- eggplant;
- cucumbers;
- salad;
- cabbage
In the greenhouse, you can force greens, including onions, pick already planted seedlings, as well as water and fertilize if absolutely necessary. The lunar calendar does not recommend pruning and treating crops against diseases and pests.
On February 13-14, the heavenly body is in barren Aries. These days, the calendar does not recommend sowing seeds for growing seedlings.An exception is planting hot peppers and herbs. You can carry out loosening and hilling, treatments against infections and insects, as well as thinning of seedlings. It is allowed to cut out diseased branches in the garden.
When the Moon is in Aries, you should not engage in pinching, germinating seeds, picking and transplanting
On February 15-16, the Earth's satellite moves into the fertile sign Taurus, which is why this period is called the Days of the Root. Days are considered favorable for planting seeds for seedlings of the following crops:
- tomatoes;
- eggplant;
- sweet and bitter pepper;
- early cabbage of any kind;
- spinach
You can soak and germinate seeds. In the greenhouse, it is allowed to plant early varieties of root crops, apply mineral fertilizers and carry out irrigation. In the garden you can prepare cuttings for grafting.
On February 17-18, the waxing Moon falls under the influence of the unproductive sign Gemini. During this period, the following can be planted in the greenhouse and greenhouse:
- Chinese cabbage;
- leeks;
- hot pepper;
- early cabbage;
- parsley;
- coriander;
- watercress;
- radish.
In addition, the days are favorable for treatments against diseases and pests, hilling, loosening, but without watering, and thinning. It is not recommended to carry out only picking and transplanting crops.
On days 19-21 of the last winter month, the waxing Moon moves into the effective fertility sign Cancer. The period is considered the most favorable for planting absolutely any crops, both for seedlings and in the ground in greenhouse conditions.You can pick seedlings and soak seeds for subsequent sowing. In the garden, you can carry out winter grafting or harvest cuttings for the procedure in the spring. The only thing that the lunar calendar does not recommend doing these days is treating plants with any chemicals.
On February 22-23, the Moon moves into the infertile sign Leo. These days, it is better to completely stop planting any crops, regardless of where they are grown. However, the calendar allows for:
- thinning of seedlings;
- treatments against diseases and pests;
- weeding;
- loosening on dry soil.
When the Moon is in Leo, it is undesirable to fertilize, moisten, pinch and germinate seeds
February 24 is the full moon, when any work related to plants is prohibited according to the lunar calendar.
25-26 - The moon begins to grow in the sign of average fertility Virgo. You can sow any root vegetables, including carrots and root greens. It is allowed to apply organic and mineral fertilizers, watering, picking, and treatment against pests and infections. The only activity that the lunar calendar does not recommend doing on these days is soaking seeds.
On February 27-28, the Moon returns to the ineffective sign of Libra. You can sow seeds in a heated greenhouse:
- tomatoes;
- cucumbers;
- eggplant;
- bitter and sweet pepper;
- Beijing and white cabbage.
During this period, it is undesirable to graft trees or treat crops with chemicals.
On the last day of the month, February 29, the waning Moon moves into the fertile sign of Scorpio.It is favorable for sowing any crops for seedlings and in greenhouse conditions. You can feed the plants with minerals and organic matter and water them. At the same time, the lunar calendar does not recommend pruning and dividing bulbous and corm crops.
When to plant seedlings according to the lunar calendar
Each summer resident chooses the time for planting plants for seedlings independently. This largely depends on the climate of the region and the conditions of detention.
You can plant seeds in February if:
- there is additional lighting on the window;
- There is a greenhouse or film shelter in the garden.
It is also worth paying attention to the type of crop to sow:
- It is better to plant pepper and eggplant seeds in the middle of the last month of winter, so that at the beginning of May they can be taken out into the open ground.
- Tomatoes are planted in early March, since it is undesirable to keep seedlings of this crop indoors for more than two months.
- It is customary to move cucumbers and zucchini to the site at about a month of age.
The older the seedlings, the more difficult it will be for the seedlings to adapt to open ground conditions
Favorable days for gardening according to the lunar calendar for February 2024
In addition to growing plants, in the last winter month it is necessary to take care of the garden and prepare it for the upcoming active season. 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 | 1-6, 9, 11-14, 17-29 |
Treating soil in the garden against pests (subject to snow melting) | 1-10, 13-18, 24-29 |
Application of mineral and organic fertilizers | 1-8, 11-12, 15-29 |
Conclusion
The gardener's lunar sowing calendar for February 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.
