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The last month of spring is considered a hot time for summer residents; during this period it is important to complete all planting activities, thin out and feed planted crops and perennials, and also get rid of emerging weeds. The gardener's lunar calendar for May 2023 is a frequent assistant in agricultural activities, allowing them to achieve their maximum efficiency. It is based on the influence of the Earth’s satellite on plants, since it is believed that their growth and development depend on the position of the celestial body.
Moon phases in May 2023
The Moon is the only satellite of the Earth; in 28 (27.3) light days it makes a full revolution around the planet, sometimes approaching it, sometimes moving away. This period is called the full lunar cycle. Due to the fact that on different daylight hours the Moon moves away from the planet at certain distances, its visible part changes. These periods are usually divided into phases, during which the satellite:
- grows;
- becomes completely visible;
- decreases;
- almost invisible in the sky.
Each phase affects the state of living organisms, including plants, in its own way; the gardener’s lunar calendar is based on this rule
In May 2023, the celestial body goes through natural phases on the following days:
- 1-4 – growing;
- 5 – full moon;
- 6-18 – decreasing;
- 19 – new moon;
- 20-31 – growing.
During the growth of the Moon, energy flows are directed from the rhizomes of plants to their tops, which makes the period favorable for planting crops that produce above-ground harvests. Procedures for moisturizing, fertilizing and grafting plants will be effective.
May 5 and 19, 2023, the days of the full moon and new moon, respectively, are considered unfavorable for carrying out any work affecting plants. Only cleaning the area is allowed, but according to the lunar calendar, it is advisable to leave these days for complete rest.
When the Moon wanes, from May 6 to May 18, energy flows change their direction and move from the aboveground part to the roots. During this period, it is advisable to plant shrubs, trees, bulbous crops, and root crops. The following measures will also be effective for the waning satellite of the Earth:
- weeding;
- pest and disease control;
- preventive treatments.
The waning moon is a good period for trimming strawberry mustaches
Of particular importance is not only the phase of the Moon, but also the zodiac sign in which the heavenly body resides. When it is in the most fertile Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio and Taurus, almost any type of plant can be planted. If the Earth’s satellite is in infertile Leo, Aquarius and Aries, then it is not recommended to root any types of crops, regardless of whether the Moon is waxing or waning.
May garden work 2023 according to the lunar calendar
The last month of spring is considered one of the most active in the garden. During this period, there is a lot of work to be done, including not only sowing, but also caring for the already emerging seedlings. Events should be held on the following days:
- Soaking seeds is effective on May 2-4, 6-10, 13-14, 18, 20-24, 30-31.
- Hilling, plowing and loosening the soil, as well as replacing soil for potted plants - 1-4, 6-8, 11-17, 20-31.
- It is best to treat crops against pests and diseases on May 1, 5-12, 15-21, 27-29.
- It is advisable to plan transplantation, picking, rooting and division of rhizomes on the 1st, 2-4, 22-24, 27-31 days of the month.
- It is recommended to apply mineral and organic fertilizers on May 1-10, 13-14, 18, 20-24, 27-31.
- Watering and spraying of annual and perennial plants - May 1-6, 9-10, 13-14, 18, 22-24, 27-31.
- Weed removal, seedling thinning – 1-4, 6-8, 11-18, 20-31.
In May, you can start laying the lawn; the 1st, 5th, 19th, 22-29th days of the month are considered optimal for this.
Good and bad days
In every month there are good and not so good periods for carrying out various types of work. The lunar calendar also highlights general favorable and unfavorable days for all agricultural activities. It is advisable to plan activities in the garden and vegetable garden in May 2023 on the following dates:
- the most favorable days are 22-24;
- lucky days that will definitely give a good result are 2-4, 6, 9-10, 13-14, 18, 30-31;
- neutral periods – 1, 7-8, 20-21, 27-29.
May 11-12, 15-17, and 25-26 are considered unfavorable for agricultural activities. Absolutely prohibited days are the 5th and 19th days of the month.
For each day of the last spring month, the lunar calendar for May 2023 highlights certain events that are not recommended:
- soaking seeds – 1, 27-29;
- treatment of plants with pesticides – 2-4, 13-15, 22-24, 30-31;
- pruning – 6, 7-8 (wounds will take a particularly long time to heal), 13-17,
- division of rhizomes and corms – 6, 9-10;
- watering - 7-8, 11-12, 16-17, 25-26;
- picking – 7-8, 16-17, 21;
- stepsoning – 25-26;
- transplantation - 16-17, 21, 22-24 (especially for corms);
- fertilizing - 11-12, 16-17, 25-26.
Planting plan according to the lunar calendar for May 2023
In the last month of spring, most garden crops are transferred to open ground, since the soil has already warmed up enough for their successful adaptation. The timing of transplantation depends on the climate of the region; it is important that there is no threat of return frosts. To plan the work correctly, you can focus on the dates recommended by the gardener’s lunar calendar for May 2023:
- cucumbers – 2-4, 22-24, 30-31, less favorable – 6, 13-15, 17;
- pepper, eggplant - 22-24, as well as 6, 13-15, 17;
- cabbage – 22-24, 6, 9-10, 13-15, 17;
- garlic – 6-10, 17;
- root vegetables - 6, 9-10, 13-15, 17, days from May 22 to May 24 inclusive will be less effective;
- It is better to plant early potatoes from May 1 to May 5;
- tomatoes – 22-24, 6, 13-15, 17;
- onions of any kind - 6, 9-10, 14-15, 17, planting 22-24 is also allowed;
- all types of greens – 22-24, 6, 13-15, 17;
- Jerusalem artichoke and potatoes – 1-4, 10-11, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 29-31;
- peas, beans and other legumes – 1-6, 9-10, 13-14, 18, 20-24, 27-29.
Planting of heat-loving crops should be postponed until the second half of the month.
In the first half of the month, it is advisable to plant seedlings in open ground under film cover
Gardening lunar calendar for May 2023
In addition to growing vegetable crops, in May it is advisable to do gardening work aimed at caring for fruit trees and shrubs. The gardener's lunar calendar will also help you choose the optimal day for events. It is advisable to root seedlings of fruit trees and shrubs in the following periods, depending on the type of crop:
- grapes – 2-4, 6-8, 13-15, 21-24, 30-31;
- fruit trees – 2-4, 6-10, 22-24, 30-31;
- gooseberries and currants – 2-4, 6, 9, 10, 13-15, 22-24, 30-31;
- blackberries and raspberries - 2-4, 6, 13-15, 22-24, 30-31.
Depending on the type of work to be done in the garden, the gardener’s lunar calendar for May 2023 recommends the following dates:
- formative pruning of young and mature trees – 1-4, 21, 30-31;
- sanitary pruning, removal of young shoots, dry and diseased branches - 1, 9-12, 16-17, 21, 25-29;
- watering, application of foliar fertilizing - 1, 9-10, 22-24;
- applying organic fertilizers to the tree trunk circle - 6, 9-10, 13-15;
- pinching growth points – 1-4;
- treatments for pests and diseases - 6-10, 21, 25-26 (insecticides only).
Optimal days for planting ornamental trees and shrubs according to the lunar calendar are May 27-29
When can you take cuttings and graft crops in May 2023
It is advisable to engage in cuttings and grafting of fruit and shrub crops in May, when the movement of energy juices is in its most active phase. The lunar calendar advises choosing the following days:
- cuttings of shoots and digging in layering – 1-4, 7-8, 13-15, 27-31;
- vaccination - 6, 9-10, 13-15, 21-24.
For fruit trees, all work related to planting, pruning and grafting is recommended to be completed in the last month. Moreover, it is advisable to do it before the first buds bloom.
It is effective to propagate wild strawberries and strawberries with a mustache on May 2-4
Conclusion
The gardener's lunar calendar for May 2023 will help make any work in the garden as efficient as possible. He will tell you the optimal days for planting, fertilizing and watering, and will also indicate unfavorable periods when any activities related to plants are undesirable.
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