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July is a fairly hot time for summer residents, because at this time the harvest is ripening, and the gardener’s main task is to preserve it and prevent attacks by pests and diseases. During this period, you can also collect the first fruits of early crops and sow later ones. The gardener's lunar calendar for July 2023 will help you plan events correctly in the second month of summer. The phases of the celestial body have a direct impact on all living organisms, including plants.
Not only the phase, but the zodiac sign in which the Earth’s satellite resides is important
About lunar phases
The Moon makes a full revolution around planet Earth in about 28 days, this period is considered to be the lunar cycle. Also during this time, she passes through all the zodiac constellations, the most fertile of which are Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio and Taurus. It is believed that during this period it is permissible to plant almost any crop, which will guarantee a good harvest. Accordingly, the signs Aries, Aquarius and Leo are infertile, regardless of whether the Moon is waning or waxing. There is a certain classification for the first four characters, depending on the type of culture:
- If the Moon wanes under fertile signs, this is a good time to plant root crops.
- If it grows, it is worth planting plants that produce crops above the soil surface.
The start of the lunar cycle around the Earth begins with the new moon period, when the satellite is completely in the shadow of the planet and remains invisible. Rotating, the celestial body gradually leaves the shadow side, gradually entering the full moon phase. After this, the Moon begins to wane again until it is completely in the shadow.
In July, the phases of the lunar cycle occur on the following days:
- July 1-2 - Moon waxing;
- July 3 - full moon day;
- 4-16 - the celestial body decreases;
- July 17 - new moon day;
- 18-31 - the growth of the Moon resumes.
Favorable and unfavorable lunar days for sowing in July 2023
Depending on the climatic characteristics of the region, it is possible to carry out sowing work in the second summer month. This is especially true for crops that are considered late; in this case, the seeds are placed directly in open ground without growing seedlings. Accordingly, the following days of the month are considered favorable days before planting various crops during this period:
- cucumbers - 23-27, 7-8, 11-13;
- cabbage - 26-27, 30-31, 4, 7-8, 11-13;
- eggplants, peppers - 26-27, 7-8, 11-13;
- any root vegetables - 4, 7-8, 11-13, 26-27, 30-31;
- tomatoes - 26-27, 7-8, 11-13;
- greens of any kind - 26-27, 7-8, 11-13.
July 3, 16, 17 and 18, which fall during the periods of the full moon and new moon, are absolutely prohibited for sowing any plants.Even if it is possible to achieve seedlings, it is unlikely that they will have enough strength for further development and a high-quality harvest.
Days that are considered not very desirable for planting can be devoted to other activities related to crop care
Gardener's calendar for July 2023 according to the position of the Moon in the zodiac signs
Depending on what lunar phases and zodiac signs the earth’s satellite is in, you should choose certain activities in the garden. Almost every day of July is recommended to be used for a specific type of work.
On the 1st and 2nd of the month, the Moon grows in the sign of Sagittarius, which is considered unproductive. However, on these days the following activities can be carried out:
- plant onions, asparagus, spinach and any types of greens;
- pick tomatoes;
- form lashes for cucumber bushes.
In addition, during this period you can harvest, but not for storing it.
July 3 is the day of the full moon; it is recommended to postpone any work related to the processing of plants to another period of the month.
On July 4, the Moon begins to wane in the medium-fertility sign Capricorn. On this day, it is allowed to plant seedlings of cucumbers and tomatoes in open ground or in a greenhouse in the north. In addition, you can sow on the beds:
- kohlrabi;
- cauliflower (for growing under a greenhouse);
- mint.
You can take measures against pests and diseases, as well as engage in pinching, forming climbing vegetables, watering, and apply organic and mineral fertilizers.
According to the calendar, the moon in Capricorn is not considered the best period for carrying out work related to plant roots
On the 5th and 6th days of the summer month, the waning Moon moves into the sign of Aquarius, which is considered completely infertile. However, during this period the following work in the garden is permitted:
- seed collection;
- harvesting garlic;
- hilling and loosening;
- weed removal;
- carrying out activities to combat pests and diseases.
At the same time, it is undesirable to carry out any sowing, as well as watering and applying fertilizers of any type.
On July 7-8, the Moon moves into the fertile sign of Pisces. During this period, any late-ripening crops can be planted, including potatoes for re-harvesting. Moderate watering and fertilizing are also allowed. At the same time, the lunar calendar does not recommend treating plants with chemicals, as well as any pruning.
On the next days of the month, 9 and 10, the waning Moon moves into infertile Aries, when it is recommended to harvest garlic, potatoes, and also prepare seeds. You can loosen the soil, but only in dry form, collect root crops and then store them, thin out seedlings, hill up crops and spray against pests and diseases.
From July 11 to July 13, the Moon is in fertile Taurus. The gardener's lunar calendar for July 2023 recommends the following crops:
- crop seeds for autumn forcing of greenery;
- cauliflower and broccoli, and in the northern regions this is possible in greenhouse conditions;
- replanting potatoes for the southern regions;
- seeds of Chinese cabbage, kohlrabi, celery, root parsley and parsnip.
Additionally, it is allowed to form tomato bushes, lay compost, weed and apply any type of fertilizer
On July 14-15, the Moon wanes in infertile Gemini. The gardener's lunar calendar for July 2023 recommends planting spicy-flavoring crops, as well as medicinal valerian, on these days. You can harvest early potatoes and garlic, as well as other root crops for storage. Watering and fertilizing, diving and any transplants are not recommended.
The period from July 16 to 18 is considered the new moon period, when all crops are extremely vulnerable, so any activities related to them are undesirable.
On July 19 and 20, the Moon begins to wax in barren Leo. Any planting on this day according to the gardener’s lunar calendar is undesirable. In addition, fertilizing and watering are not recommended. However, during these two days you can plan:
- digging up potatoes and garlic;
- harvesting root crops for storage;
- weeding;
- pest and disease control.
On July 21 and 22, the waxing Moon moves into the sign of average fertility Virgo. You can sow valerian, fennel, dill, pinching and pruning, and apply any type of fertilizer. It is not advisable to soak the seeds during this period.
23, 24 and 25 are the days when the growing satellite of the Earth passes into the sign of average fertility Libra. The lunar calendar recommends the following activities:
- plant cucumber seedlings in a greenhouse for the autumn harvest;
- sow late varieties of cauliflower and kohlrabi;
- sow spinach, lettuce, celery;
- plant potatoes for reharvest;
- pinch tomatoes;
- harvest root crops for winter storage;
- carry out watering, fertilizing and loosening of crops.
The Moon in Libra is considered not the best period for grafting and treating crops with pesticides.
On July 26 and 27, the Moon waxes in fertile Scorpio.The gardener's lunar calendar recommends planting any greenery, collecting leafy vegetables, planting asparagus and radishes. Watering, loosening the soil and fertilizing are also allowed.
The following activities are undesirable these days:
- digging up potatoes for storage;
- any types of propagation associated with division of roots;
- stepsoning;
- pruning;
- coinage.
On the 28th and 29th the celestial body moves into the less fertile sign Sagittarius. However, according to the lunar calendar, on these days you can sow perennial onions and radishes, collect seeds, harvest early potatoes, dig up onions and harvest crops suitable for freezing for the winter.
In the last days of the month, July 30 and 31, the Moon moves into moderately fertile Capricorn. You can sow cucumbers with seedlings or seeds (in a greenhouse), treat plants against diseases and insects, collect fruits for early consumption, and apply any types of fertilizing.
When the Moon is in Capricorn, any work related to the roots of crops is undesirable
Favorable days for gardening in July 2023
For gardening work in July 2023, the gardener’s lunar calendar also suggests certain days, depending on the type of event for fruit and berry crops:
- Treatments for diseases, pinching, crown formation - 4-8, 11-17.
- Transplantation and division of roots - 1-3, 21-31.
- Application of any types of fertilizing - 1-4, 7-8, 11-16, 21-31.
- Planting trees and shrubs - 1-2, 4, 7-8, 11-12, 21-31.
- Grafting, rooting of cuttings, budding - 1-2, 10, 18-31.
Additionally, the gardener's lunar calendar for July 2023 provides recommendations for laying a lawn; the following days are considered optimal for the event: 1-3, 10, 17-31.
Conclusion
The gardener's lunar calendar for July 2023 is a gardener's assistant, thanks to which you can choose the optimal days for carrying out any procedures related to plants. However, you should not consider it the only source of recommendations; it is also important to take into account the climatic features of the region and weather conditions.
