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The knowledge of professionals and the lunar calendar can help gardeners and vegetable gardeners properly care for plants, grow seedlings on time, obtain stable harvests, and delight their loved ones with delicious vegetables and fruits. Combining astrological data and advice from biologists, the young science of biodynamics studies the natural rhythms of organisms. Based on this knowledge, calendars of agricultural work are created.
Every year a lunar gardening calendar is published. It is compiled on the basis of centuries of experience of farmers, taking into account the influence of lunar phases on plants. 2024 is no exception.
The lunar calendar is a unique help for gardeners. After all, there is always enough work to do on the site to care for the plants. Knowing favorable deadlines makes it possible to save time, and unfavorable ones helps protect you from unforeseen losses. Each luminary has powerful energy. But why does the Moon have such a strong influence? The movement of liquids is associated with it, and plants cannot live without water. Ebbs and flows occur not only in the seas, oceans and rivers.
The movement of sap from roots to leaves is equally dependent on lunar cycles. Therefore, the actions of plant growers on different days of the calendar may differ significantly.
What is the value of the lunar calendar
The harvest is influenced not only by the phase of the Moon, but also by the sign of the Zodiac through which it passes.
In one cycle, the Luminary passes the entire zodiac circle. Some signs activate, others inhibit natural processes in living organisms. Plants are subject to the same effects. The days of the full moon and new moon are considered the most unfavorable. This is not to say that nothing can be done at all these days, but there are significant restrictions. When you don’t have time to wait a day, you should refrain from active actions for at least 12 hours.
Prepare the soil in time, purchase cucumber seeds, and grow seedlings by the right time. Even weeding weedcarried out taking into account the recommendations of the calendar, will help rid plants of negative competitors for a long time. And a well-designed schedule for planting, watering and fertilizing will save you from many problems.
The lunar calendar has another useful aspect. After all, if you treat the recommendations very fanatically, then there is no need to carry out any work at a certain phase of the Moon. The phase lasts more than one day; stopping garden work for a long time is impractical. Taking into account the zodiac sign, certain operations are carried out on the site without fear of harming the plants.
Influence of the lunar cycle
Knowledge of astrology tells us about the four main phases of the moon. The lunar cycle lasts 28 days.
Compliance with the recommendations for each phase is a prerequisite for a good harvest. All this information is contained in the 2024 lunar calendar.
- New moon (new moon). The beginning of a new cycle. The movement of fluid and energy is directed downward.The entire above-ground part of the plant is weakened, so any replanting is prohibited. Even if this is done very carefully, the seedlings may not take root. The plant is easily damaged, infected and weakened. These days, planning of upcoming work is carried out. Three days are allotted for the new moon period.
- Moon waxing. Now you can actively move on to planting and transplanting plants. The juices begin to move upward, and the nutrition of the above-ground parts of the plants improves. Therefore, it is recommended to plant those plants that have fruits or leaves. This period is good for cucumbers; cuttings also take root well, scions and transplanted bushes. It is useful to loosen and dig up the soil.
- Full moon (full moon). The plant works to release energy. During this period, the greatest amount of vitamins and nutrients is found in fruits, flowers, and shoots. It's a good time to harvest, but it's better not to prune. On this day you should not disturb the plants unnecessarily, as well as on the same day before and after the full moon.
- waning moon. Nutrients rush down. The optimal time for planting and harvesting root crops is that they are maximally saturated with vitamins. Convenient period for pruning and crown formation. It is recommended to fertilize the soil and take measures to combat diseases and pests. And also mow the lawn. Its growth slows down, but it becomes thicker.
The periods of the lunar cycle are outlined in the calendar for the entire year 2024. This will help you adjust your plans in advance.
Zodiac signs in the gardener's calendar
In nature, everything is interconnected. A person can only find out through observation what influence planets and constellations have on the development of plants.The experience of gardeners and the lunar calendar suggest that in 2024:
- Aries suggests working with mature plants and waiting to plant;
- Taurus allows planting, especially bulbous, fruit trees and shrubs;
- Gemini will help in pest control and planting legumes;
- Cancer is favorable for any planting and care, but does not advise harvesting;
- Leo greatly limits planting and harvesting, but allows weeding and loosening of the soil;
- Virgo has the same limitations as Leo;
- Libra is most favorable for gardeners - you can plant or harvest;
- Scorpio is very suitable for harvesting and preparing for the winter;
- Sagittarius is a good help for watering, fertilizing and cultivating the soil;
- Capricorn favors legumes and root vegetables;
- Aquarius allows harvesting, but does not allow planting;
- Pisces is a good sign for winter harvesting, but is not suitable for replanting and planting.
It is quite difficult to remember the entire amount of information. Therefore, it is rational to use the lunar calendar to grow a decent harvest of cucumbers.
Selecting landing dates
In 2024 the main cucumber planting dates remain unchanged. The busiest months are April and May. The lunar calendar is very convenient to use. However, there are some factors to consider:
- Cucumber seedlings grow to the required maturity in 15–20 days. This must be taken into account before sowing seeds. If seeds are sown without taking into account the temperature regime in the region, then by the time of planting in the ground the weather may be completely unsuitable.
- Growing method. For greenhouses, earlier ones are used landing days according to the calendar. For open ground - later. Finding a favorable day is not difficult. The lunar calendar covers the entire year 2024.
- Variety of cucumbers. Early ripening varieties can be sown on the very first favorable days of the lunar calendar. When planting seedlings of mid-season varieties, you can vary the timing. This will depend on what time you plan to harvest. You don’t have to rush to plant late-ripening varieties for seedlings in early spring. It’s easy to find a favorable day in the middle of summer.
When the day for planting cucumbers is determined, you need to prepare containers, soil, seeds and a good mood.
Cucumbers love warmth and good light. They grow at night. Therefore, basic weather calculations will make getting a good harvest easier. Do not ignore the recommendations given by the lunar calendar for 2024. It will be more useful to combine this knowledge with the experience and characteristics of the area in which it is planned to grow cucumber seedlings. The planting calendar is designed to help gardeners take into account lunar cycles to help plants more easily tolerate any changes in external conditions.
If it is not possible to strictly adhere to planting dates, then you should try to combine all care activities with the recommendations of the sowing calendar, weather conditions and on your own. In this case, grateful cucumbers will give you a good harvest, and the lunar calendar will forever become your assistant.
