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The florist's lunar calendar for July will be useful for those who strive to fully comply with all agrotechnical rules and give plants care that takes into account the phases of the moon.
The lunar calendar determines good and unsuitable days for planting, pruning and feeding plants; all its recommendations must be taken into account.
Flower grower's lunar calendar for July 2024
In the hottest month of the year, the bulk of garden and indoor flowers have long been planted in the ground. However, some of them are still waiting for planting or replanting, and those that are rooted in the soil require competent and regular care.
The lunar calendar allows you to carry out watering, fertilizing and other plant care measures in accordance with the phases of the Moon. It has been scientifically proven that the celestial body closest to Earth has a strong influence not only on the oceans, but also on all life on the planet. If you take into account the state of the night star in the sky, you can achieve even more abundant and beautiful flowering in the garden.
Moon phases in July
In mid-summer 2024, the night star will have time to visit all the main phases.
During each phase, it is recommended to adhere to some general agrotechnical principles:
- Waxing Crescent. On those days when a young moon is visible in the sky, gradually increasing in size, special attention should be paid to caring for plants with an active above-ground part. While the night star is growing, you can plant fast-growing flowers with a normal root system, actively water and fertilize the plants.
- Full moon. On the full moon, in floriculture it is customary to mainly fight pests, arrange weeding and loosening of the soil, and also apply fertilizers. On a full moon day, you can collect seeds for subsequent propagation of garden crops.
- Waning moon. On those days when the night star begins to visually decrease in volume, special attention should be paid to the bulbous and tuberous, so-called “roots”. Unlike “tops,” they develop very actively during the waning moon, so during the phase the plants can be fed and watered, weeds removed and the soil weeded. According to the lunar calendar, the period is well suited for pruning - the above-ground part of the flowers is at rest and tolerates formation well.
- New moon. On new moon days, flower growers are advised to suspend any efforts to care for their plantings. Plants are experiencing the quietest period, so transplanting, loosening and fertilizing are prohibited; they can cause more harm.
Favorable days
The lunar calendar highlights several days favorable for gardening.
Specific work in the garden should be carried out based on a more detailed calendar of lunar phases.
Unfavorable days
Along with favorable periods in July of this year, there are days on which it is better to postpone most gardening work altogether. Such days are the 6th, 7th, 8th, 21st, 22nd, 25th, and also the 26th. The most unfavorable days are July 6 and 21.
Florist calendar for July: caring for garden flowers
Some lunar days are ideal for watering and fertilizing; on others, flowering plants should be replanted and pruned. The lunar calendar helps to correctly create a schedule for caring for annuals and perennials:
- In the hottest month of summer, flower beds especially often need watering. You can safely water the plants as the soil dries out;
- It is recommended to prune overgrown plantings on the waxing Moon; on this day the plants will favorably perceive the formation of the silhouette.
- The optimal days for loosening the soil and removing weeds will be the days of the new moon and full moon, when a short resting phase begins.
When can flowers be propagated in July?
In mid-summer, most garden plants have long been planted in the ground. However, during this period the time comes for the propagation of garden crops.
For example, cuttings in July are recommended for:
- roses and clematis;
- phlox and carnations;
- hydrangeas and sedums;
- gypsophila.
In mid-summer, violets and primroses, irises and chrysanthemums, geraniums and dicentras reproduce well by layering and root children.
Planting and propagation is a particularly important stage of cultivation. The lunar calendar advises propagating flowers by perennial layering or cuttings on certain days.
Lunar calendar for July 2024: caring for indoor flowers
Indoor flowers grow in special conditions and are much less dependent on the weather. However, the lunar calendar also influences them - on certain lunar days, plants better perceive the care of the grower.
On what days can you plant and replant indoor flowers?
Typically, planting and replanting of indoor plants is carried out in spring or autumn. However, if such a need arose in the middle of summer, and the procedure cannot be postponed, then it is worth turning to the lunar phase calendar.
Tips for caring for indoor flowers in July
In July, caring for indoor flowers comes down to several measures:
- Flowers need to be watered frequently and abundantly; most plants with abundant flowering do not tolerate drying out of the soil. The soil in pots and containers should always be slightly moist. It is useful to spray the crowns of flowering plants, however, both watering and spraying should be done early in the morning or after sunset, otherwise the flowers will get burned.
- Although indoor flowers love sunlight, it is better to shade them from direct rays. You can move the pots to a shaded place on the windowsill or build a protective canopy from translucent fabric or gauze.
- Pruning can be done, especially recommended for climbing and growing flowers, hibiscus and ficus, passionflower and abutilon.
Plants with abundant flowering can be fed with bird droppings or complex mineral fertilizers. Flowers that are at rest do not need to be fertilized; they do not need nutrients.
Conclusion
The florist's lunar calendar for July allows you to provide your flowers with the highest quality care. If you adhere to the schedule of favorable and unfavorable days, the plants will delight you with lush flowering and rapid growth.
