In order to get good healthy seedlings, it is necessary to sow the seeds on time. The days when sowing is favorable, and those days when it is better not to plant anything, can be learned from various sources.
Instruction manual
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Most often, experienced gardeners check the lunar calendar before planting seeds. Such calendars usually give recommendations not only regarding when and what crops to sow, but also about unfavorable days for sowing. Nature absolutely does not favor the sowing of any seeds in those days when the Moon passes through the sign of Aquarius. It is believed that these days it is better to cancel all landings. Most likely, the seeds will not sprout at all or the seedlings will subsequently die. On such unfavorable days, you can only pickle the seeds, even soaking them for subsequent plantings is not worth it. And it’s even better not to do any manipulations these days with seeds and seedlings, waiting for a more favorable time.
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Otherwise, the following recommendations are adhered to for planting: everything that will grow upward, above the ground, is planted on seedlings and in open ground during the growing moon, i.e. from the new moon to the full moon. The closer to the new moon itself, the better for the future plant. But on the very day of the new moon they do not recommend planting anything. A good crop of root vegetables can be obtained by planting them on the waning moon, starting from the full moon. Plants planted in the full moon develop leaves and stems more strongly and, to a lesser extent, fruits and roots.
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All the signs of the zodiac during the passage of the moon through them are divided by astrologers into fruitful and lean. Among the fruitful ones, one can also note wet ones - during the passage of the Moon through them, plants more actively absorb water and accumulate it fruitfully. Watering during this period is most effective, and this happens during the passage of the moon signs of Cancer, Scorpio, Libra and Pisces.
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The time when the Moon passes the sign of Aries is unproductive and is suitable for spraying, weeding, cultivation. You can plant everything fast-growing these days - greens, lettuce, spinach. Taurus is suitable for planting root crops, legumes, and bulbs. It is good to plant cabbage, radishes, turnips, rutabaga during this period. Flowers planted during the Moon period in Taurus will be distinguished by endurance; this is a good sign for planting everything that will be stored for a long time. During the Gemini period, planting something other than climbing plants and strawberries is not recommended. The most productive sign for planting is Cancer. It is good during this period to engage in both planting and transplanting plants and seeds.
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Under the sign of Leo, only trees and shrubs are planted. Care should be taken in gardening equipment at this time, as injuries are likely. Under the sign of Virgo, it is not recommended to plant and transplant vegetables, fruits and berries, the period favors only flowers, and is also good for weed control and cultivation. During the period when the Moon passes the sign of Libra, it is good to plant tuberous and leguminous crops, especially on the waning moon. The moon in Scorpio is a sign of the second most productive period after Cancer. The sign of Sagittarius is considered barren, but suitable for planting garlic, pepper, radish, potatoes.
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The Capricorn sign in its characteristics during the passage of the moon through it is similar to Taurus, but still drier. During this period, root crops, currants, gooseberries, and bulbous plants can be planted. This period gives endurance to flowers planted at this time. The Pisces sign is very productive and resembles Cancer, but everything planted during this period will develop excessively watery and will be poorly stored.
