Each approach of the moon affects the water, causing ebbs and flows. Plants, like other living things, consist of water, so the lunar phases influence the growth and active development of plants.
During the new moon, it is not advisable to sow and replant plants. This is a time when the growth of above-ground parts of plants slows down, but the root system develops intensively.
During the growth of the earth's satellite, plant juices rush upward, the development of stems, leaves, and flowers becomes more intense. This is the best time to plant seeds and seedlings. Favorable and unfavorable days for planting tomato seedlings for seedlings in 2024:
Closer to the full moon, plant development stops. During the full moon, no sowing or planting is carried out, but this period is perfect for weeding the beds.
The waning star affects the root system. This time is suitable to sow seeds of plants whose underground part is eaten as food, and to plant root crops. Also, this is a good period for carrying out various manipulations with seedlings.
In addition to the phases, the lunar calendar also takes into account the position of the earth's satellite in the signs of the Zodiac. The most favorable is considered to be the presence of the moon in fertile signs - Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces.
A less favorable time for sowing seeds and replanting seedlings will be the time when the moon is in Taurus, Sagittarius, Libra, Capricorn.
The signs of Aries, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Aquarius are considered infertile, this time can be used for weeding the soil.
Buying seeds
One of the most important stages for growing tomato seedlings is purchasing seeds. The harvest depends on a well-chosen variety.
The most favorable sign for buying tomato seeds is Pisces, they help you intuitively determine the desired variety. This is also a good time to choose chemicals and fertilizers.
Sowing seeds
Tomato seeds are sown approximately 50–60 days before planting in the ground. For successful germination, the air temperature must be at least 17 degrees at night and no higher than 35 during the day.
When sowing tomato seeds for seedlings, using the lunar calendar as a guide, choose days when the moon is waxing.
Picking
Pick It is advisable to carry out this until the tomato seedlings have 6 true leaves. Unlike peppers, tomatoes tolerate picking well with the removal of part of the root. Pickled tomatoes require heat and high humidity; it is not advisable to expose newly planted tomato seedlings to bright sun. To carry out the picking, choose the phase of the waxing moon while it is in fertile signs.
Picked tomatoes do not restore the root system well at soil temperatures below 15 degrees Celsius.
April is a good time to transplanting tomato seedlings According to the lunar calendar, it falls in the middle of the month.
Fertilizer application
The application of nitrogen fertilizers when growing tomato seedlings is carried out on the waning moon, while it is in fertile signs. Complex mineral fertilizers can be applied when convenient.
The best time to apply nitrogen fertilizer for growing tomatoes is when the moon is waning. It is advisable to add them in advance, 2 - 3 weeks before planting the seedlings.
Potassium and magnesium fertilizers begin to be applied 2 weeks after planting.
Transplanting
Tomato seedlings are planted when the soil warms up to 16 degrees Celsius. When planting tomato seedlings, it is advisable that the moon be growing and be in fertile zodiac signs.
According to the lunar calendar, suitable May days for planting tomatoes fall on the traditional dates for Russian summer residents - May 9.
Weeding
For weeding, choose days when the moon is in barren signs, so that the root system of uprooted plants does not recover.
The end of April is the time when annual plants grow intensively weeds. It is advisable to weed regularly so that the growing seedlings have enough light and nutrients.
Usually, May is the time when seedlings are transplanted to a permanent place. After about 2 weeks it is necessary to weed.
Of course, it is impossible to deny the influence of the moon on living organisms, but in order to grow a healthy plant, as well as get a rich harvest, it is necessary to pay due attention to agricultural technology.
