March 2018 lunar calendar: favorable days for planting vegetables

The lunar calendar for summer gardeners is an irreplaceable thing in the quality of sowing work planning, and it will also help to determine the days favorable for planting and caring for vegetable crops.

It is recommended to especially use the lunar calendar in March, when active work begins at the summer cottage, because how successful the selection of seeds, their planting, care and planting in open soil will depend on getting a large crop. The sowing calendar for March 2018 indicates not only good days for planting garden and vegetable crops, but also gives recommendations on working with the land.

What work is done in March in the garden

In early spring, preparatory work begins for gardeners. After all, the future harvest depends on the quality of seeds, seedlings and soil fertilizer. Most of the work in March is carried out in greenhouses, where the soil is prepared, and at home in the light and warm seedlings are grown. The process of soaking seeds is also considered an important point, since moisture entering the seeds begins to nourish them. Therefore, this procedure should also be performed on suitable dates in the lunar calendar.

The plot is cultivated, and future beds are dug up, compost is laid, and mineral fertilizers are applied.

If for some reason in February it was not possible to sow seeds for seedlings, then the beginning of March is also an ideal time to catch up. In early spring, they usually start sowing the seeds of leeks, cucumbers, tomatoes, cauliflowers and cabbage of early varieties, as well as pepper and eggplant. To get a good yield, all summer cottage works are carried out according to favorable dates in the lunar calendar for March 2018. In addition, it is necessary to take into account weather conditions and air temperature. In cases where they are unsuitable for sowing and planting, it is better to choose another next day in the sowing calendar, which is favorable for these works.

The effect of the moon phase on planting and vegetable growth

A long time ago, the relationship between the moon and plant growth, its effect on the bioenergy of all plants was noticed. And on what phase it goes through, and under what fertile zodiac sign the activity of vegetable growth and productivity will depend. According to the lunar calendar, for each individual type of garden or vegetable crop, there are favorable and unfavorable dates. This is due to the fact that the moon phase directly affects both the roots of plants and the deciduous aboveground part. Sowing or planting on the “right” day can affect the active rate of seed germination and rapid growth of the plant, as well as the taste of the fruit and its quantity. As a rule, these are days of the growing and waning moon under the influence of the most fertile constellations of Taurus, Scorpio and Cancer, which characterize certain periods of influence on plants. They are called the days of the Fruit, Root, Leaf and Flower.

Therefore, in order to collect a large and rich harvest in the fall, in early spring it is necessary to carry out all the work, guided by the lunar calendar of 2018.

Favorable days for planting in March 2018

March 1, 2018 (Thursday)

The moon is in a growth phase, under the constellation of the middle-fertile sign of Virgo. "Root Day" is unfavorable only for soaking seeds, since the next day there will be a full moon. In other cases, it is possible to work with the soil: to loosen the beds, cultivate, spud and fertilize.

March 3 and 4, 2018

Waning Crescent Moon under the influence of the sign of moderate fertility Libra. This period is referred to as the “Flower Days,” since at that time the Moon has a special effect on flowering plants. The best time to plant early root crops in greenhouses: beets, turnips, carrots, radishes, radishes. For seedlings, it's time to plant bulbous plants. It is permissible to plant pepper seedlings in a heated greenhouse. You can loosen the soil in the beds, moisten it and lay compost.

March 6-7, 2018

The waning crescent moon is influenced by the fertile zodiac sign Scorpio. According to the lunar calendar, the “Leaf Days” are favorable for planting seeds of beets, radishes, carrots and planting seedlings of eggplant, pepper and celery. Sown seeds quickly sprout and grow actively, and plants subsequently give a plentiful harvest. You can successfully sow dill, spinach and broccoli, garlic and radish, as well as bulb and tuberous flowers, because the Moon these days affects the leaves.

The day is unfavorable for transplants only

March 10-12, 2018

The moon is in a waning phase, passing under the constellation of moderate fertility Capricorn. “Root Days” favors the planting of early root crops: radishes, carrots, parsley, beets, radishes, celery, as well as for sowing early varieties of white cabbage, pepper, tomato and eggplant. A good period to carry out the forcing of bulbous plants. In addition, it's time to put the potatoes on germination.

March 15, 2018 (Thursday)

Day of the waning moon under the sign of the zodiac Pisces. “Leaf Days” is the best time for germinating seeds, as the heavenly body actively affects the foliage of plants. A favorable date for planting in open soil and transplanting seedlings. You can sow seedlings with vegetables such as: tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, and plant - radishes, carrots, spinach, beets and onions. Good time for planting onion flowers.

March 20-21, 2018

The growing moon under the influence of the most fertile constellation Taurus. The lunar calendar advises in the "days of the Root" to engage in seedlings and seeds. You can sow any kind of cabbage, celery, broccoli both for seedlings and in open ground. These days are favorable for sowing seeds of eggplant, cucumber, watermelon and melon. The ideal time for all earthworks: to fertilize the soil, to fertilize, water and loosen the soil, thin out seedlings and weeds.

March 24-25, 2018

The moon is in a growth phase, under the fertile constellation Cancer. In accordance with the recommendations of the lunar calendar, “List days” are recommended for growing seedlings of those vegetables that require moisture: zucchini, cucumbers, eggplant and white cabbage. You can plant seedlings of tomatoes and leaf crops. A favorable period to plant bush seedlings: raspberries, currants and gooseberries. A good time to water the beds, fertilize them and dive seedlings.

March 30, 2018

The growing moon, under the influence of moderate fertility of the constellation Libra, the period is referred to as the "days of Liszt." A good day to transplant seedlings into the soil, and plant crops such as cucumbers, zucchini, cabbage and eggplant. The day is also favorable for working with the earth: watering, loosening the soil, applying fertilizing and mineral fertilizers.

All other days are prohibited for any work, due to the fact that they fall on the new moon or full moon, as well as when the moon is under the influence of infertile constellations.

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Seedlings in March

If earlier it was not possible to plant seedlings, then you can not wait further. March is the last month when this can be done, the days accompanying this in the lunar sowing calendar on March 3-4, 10-12 and 15. To sow the seeds, it's time to bring the soil home from an open area for warming. It is better to take the soil not from the place where in the future there will be a constant place of growth of the plant, but outside the garden, where the snow has fallen faster. The most favorable soil is chernozem mixed with sand. You can facilitate your work, and buy a ready-made earthen mixture suitable for a particular vegetable crop. It is enough to leave the soil for 1-2 days at room temperature so that it becomes suitable for planting seeds in it.

Soil before planting must be treated with special solutions that contribute to the destruction of pests and the population of the soil rich in microorganisms.

All seedlings are very fond of heat and lighting, so if the number of such areas in the house is limited, it is better to refuse part of the seedlings in favor of greenhouse seedlings.

Planting seedlings in March can be such crops as:

Tomatoes and cucumbers. Early ripening crops are planted at the beginning of the month, and late ripening at the end of March. With observance of a temperature of 20-22 degrees.

Eggplant. Whimsical in growing. They require strictly thermal and light conditions, as well as a good soil mixture.

White cabbage and leaf cabbage of early varieties are recommended for planting in the second half of the month at low temperatures, with a view to hardening, up to 15 degrees.

Carrot. It has a long germination period, and the root crop is not afraid of low temperatures.

Bell pepper. Recommended for landing evenly during the month on the days of the growing moon. Since pepper has a long vegetative period, it should be planted at the beginning of the month. Do not grow seedlings for a long time at home temperature, because then it will be difficult to take root in the open ground.

Onion. It is recommended to plant on seedlings at the end of March to transfer to open ground after 50 days, when the plant will be with 3-4 leaves.

Pumpkin. It is grown exclusively by seedling method. It is difficult to tolerate cold soil and frost, as a rule, the plant immediately dies. Therefore, pumpkin can be at home for a long time.

All other vegetable crops are planted at will and preference.

Recommendations for gardening

Plants will not give a good harvest if you plant them at a time when the moon is under the barren constellations of Leo and Aquarius.

When the moon is in a growing phase, the movement of juices begins in the upper part of vegetable crops, but the root system is characterized by its weakness. Accordingly, plants should be planted whose edible fruits grow above the soil, such as tomatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, peppers, squash.

In the phase of the waning moon, all sap flow is concentrated in the roots, during this period it is logical to plant root crops: carrots, beets, leeks.

Fertilizing the soil and laying compost is also better in the days of the waning moon, so the soil will absorb all the beneficial trace elements.

Thus, in order for vegetable and horticultural crops to bring a good harvest, you only need to know what phase the moon is in, to determine the movement of juices in plants, and focus on the lunar calendar. It presents all the favorable days for each crop, and the grower will be able to choose the best day.Nevertheless, in conjunction with the lunar calendar, you should definitely focus on the optimal combination of air temperature and soil moisture.