When to plant basil for seedlings according to the lunar calendar in 2018

Basil is a subtropical herb that is used as a spice. The plant got to our country from India. Spice can be grown in seedling and seedling methods.

To make the plants more resistant, it is recommended to plant basil first on seedlings, and then in open ground. Spice does not tolerate cold weather, so you need to plant it when the temperature is established at + 18-20 ° C.

Basil seeds sprout for 10-15 days. Transplanted seedlings in open ground 35-50 days after germination. Approximately the process of growing seedlings will take 1.5-2 months. From this calculation, planting material is sown. In the climatic conditions of Russia, grass grows like an annual plant.

Lunar Basilica Landing Calendar for 2018

The lunar calendar for 2018 will help determine the favorable days for sowing the basil. Changing its phases, the Moon positively or negatively affects the growth and stability of plants. Favorable days in 2018 for sowing basil.

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Lunar calendars are compiled by professional astrologers who calculate the relationship between the phases of the moon and plants. Planting time is determined depending on climatic conditions.

Basil planting time in various climatic conditions

Basil is grown in various parts of the country, despite the harsh climate of some regions. By climate, the country can be divided into areas with very cold weather, moderate and warm.

1. Siberia, the Urals, the Far East belong to the coldest regions, even in the summer. Basil is planted most often in greenhouses or greenhouses. Transplanted seedlings in June, when the soil warms up well. Seeds for seedlings are sown in early April.
2. Moscow region and Leningrad region belong to the middle zone of Russia. Planting seedlings in open ground is recommended at the end of May, June. By this time, the air temperature should be stable, at night the planted sprouts can be covered with agrofibre or film.
3. Krasnodar Territory is a representative of the South of Russia. You can plant basil seedlings in the South already in late April, early May. Spice is sown on seedlings in early March.

What varieties of basil can be grown in Russia?

In Russia, the following spices are recommended for cultivation:

1. “Anise flavor” has a sweet and spicy smell of anise, which perfectly complements the taste of dishes. The leaves are green, small, the stems are painted red-brown. Bushes branch throughout the entire growing season, until the first frost.
2. “Lemon Aroma” is a variety of basil with a characteristic invigorating smell of lemon. The leaves are large, light green, the bushes grow 30-35 centimeters high.
3. "Russian Giant" is a mid-season variety of basil, you can pluck leaves for use as early as 70 days from germination. The leaves are large, painted in purple.
4. “Vanilla Aroma” is a wonderful variety of basil for cultivation in the middle zone of the Russian Federation. The plant is low, 20-30 cm. The leaves are painted in purple, with a pleasant aroma of vanilla.
5. "Charm" grows 65-70 centimeters in height.The bushes are neat, the leaves are large, dark green with a purple tint.
6. “Eugenol” is a variety of basil with large leaves and a strong aroma of cloves.

Whatever variety of basil you choose, you must comply with the timing of planting. In order not to make a mistake in choosing a day for planting seeds, use the lunar calendar of favorable periods for 2018.