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The florist's lunar calendar for November recommends which days are favorable for pre-winter sowing of flowers in the garden plot and caring for the plantings. These tips are optional, but many agronomists, having used them, note the good development of their favorite crops.
Lunar phases affect plant development
Florist's lunar calendar for November 2024
In the last month of autumn, most crops enter a dormant period. At this time, flower growers are very attentive to their “pets”.
Moon phases
The Earth's satellite affects all organisms in which sap flow is present, as it causes the rhythm of tides in the world's oceans. The lunar calendar is based on these postulates of astrologers.The phases and passage of the celestial body closest to the earth relative to the signs of the zodiac are taken into account. In November 2024, the lunar phases change on the following dates:
Popular observations have taken the form of valuable advice to flower growers:
- on the day of the new moon and full moon in November, flowers are not processed, replanted or pruned;
- the most successful specimens are cuttings and shoots planted during the waxing moon;
- on the days of the waning moon in November, the calendar recommends flower growers to cultivate the soil, shorten overgrown branches, and fight diseases and pests.
Favorable and unfavorable days: table
Flower growers are offered a table for November, built on the basis of the lunar calendar according to the phases and time of passage of the satellite in relation to the zodiac signs:
Florist calendar for November: work in the flower garden
In most areas of the middle zone in November, flower growers cover all non-winter-hardy crops. A number of other works related to preparation for winter are also being carried out.
Perennial propagation in November
Seeds of many flowers in this category must be stratified - kept in the cold for 2-3 months. Therefore, planting before winter creates all the conditions for their reproduction. At the same time, flower growers take into account that only some fast-growing varieties of perennials will bloom next spring. Usually it takes 2 to 4 years before flowering.
Referring to the lunar calendar, in early November, furrows are prepared in advance for perennials in a designated area.And then, when the soil freezes a little, they sow the seeds on the sand and, in the same way, cover the furrows from above with sand mixed with soil.
After the snow melts in the spring, the area with perennial crops is covered with film, and the seeds germinate faster. When planting perennial sprouts in the spring, flower growers dive the tap root and deepen it into the ground down to the first leaves.
Florist sowing calendar for November 2024
Throughout the entire central zone, annual flowers are sown before winter, such as Drummond's phlox, eschscholzia, callistephus (Chinese asters), dimorphotheca, poppy, cornflowers, godetia, alyssum, snapdragon, lavatera and others - mignonette, matthiola, various carnations.
In November, flower growers carry out winter sowings of perennials, according to the lunar calendar - rock alyssum, alpine arabis, new Belgian and alpine aster, aquilegia, gypsophila, gaillardia, delphinium, oriental poppy, popovnik (large daisies), rudbeckia, pyrethrums and others.
Caring for garden flowers
In November, guided by the lunar calendar or according to the actual weather, all the stems of perennials are cut off and the last leaves are removed. On landings early spring flowers lay out poison for rodents that spoil the bulbs.
For the New Year holidays, flower growers are driving out bulbous plants. To do this, select the largest bulbs and plant them.The containers are placed in a cool place, and after the seedlings appear, they are transferred to the light, they begin to water and feed, checking the lunar calendar.
Florists leave agapanthus and hydrangeas in tubs until the first frost, then bring them into a room with a temperature no higher than + 10 ° C.
Tulips and hyacinths are watered and fed generously during forcing.
Tips for preparing and covering flowers for the winter
In November, flower growers, in accordance with the dates of the lunar calendar, take care of those plants that are covered for the winter:
- cut off the stems of hardy, frost-resistant perennials, such as bush asters, parsley, echinacea, pyrethrum, hosta, and phlox, at the ground level;
- Spud up with humus or peat, cover with leaves or spruce branches;
- cut roses and clematis according to groups;
- remove the lashes from the supports and lay them on the ground, placing cardboard or boards underneath;
- trunk circles are covered with garden soil, peat or humus;
- frames are installed over large bushes, inside which dry leaves are placed, and on top they are covered with mats made of natural materials, traditional, not polypropylene, burlap or dense agrofibre.
It is advised not to carry out all the procedures in one day, but at least for a week, so that the bushes gradually get used to the new state.
Calendar for caring for indoor flowers for November
In late autumn, indoor plants enter a dormant period. Therefore, it is important to carry out all work on dates indicated in the lunar calendar that are good for home crops.
Calendar for replanting indoor flowers and plants for November
During late autumn, replanting of house plants is carried out only in emergency cases:
- damage to the container or stem;
- pests have been noticed, the soil needs to be changed.
When replanting indoor flowers in November, pay special attention to the roots. During the dormant period, the shoots are especially fragile and difficult to tolerate transplantation.
What indoor plants can be propagated in November?
In the long dormant phase, only the most unassuming indoor plants are propagated - pelargonium, petunia, tradescantia, Kalanchoe, chlorophytum, sansevieria, asparagus, cyperus, spathiphyllum. Planted by cuttings or children.
Caring for indoor flowers and plants in November
When the plants have entered the dormant period, they are provided with a stress-free state:
- watering after 10-20 days;
- temperature 16-20 °C;
- illumination with a phytolamp for 10-13 hours.
Plants are fenced off from electric radiators and central heating radiators with screens to avoid drying out of the soil and leaves in November. Flower growers install air humidifiers in the room or place wide bowls of water next to the pots, which are added regularly. The water evaporates, increasing the humidity in the room. Leaves with a smooth surface are wiped with a damp cloth.
Days favorable for rest
Aquarius favors hardworking flower growers, prohibiting work with plants. Therefore, during the passage of the Moon through the sign, you can relax or check the necessary tools, go to the store, planning to purchase new flowers.
Conclusion
The florist's lunar calendar for November will advise dates for work on preparing perennials for the cold, placing new seedlings, and favorable care for indoor plants. Experience shows that propagation of perennials by winter sowing is even more successful than in spring.
