What flowers can be planted already in April. Lunar calendar for sowing flowers in April List of spring gardening work for April

April is a very busy month for a gardener. In order for all the efforts made to be fully justified, you should carefully study the gardener’s lunar calendar for April 2017 and adhere to the recommendations given in it. Following simple techniques will help you manage your time rationally and get a good harvest for your efforts. The sowing calendar will be useful not only for beginners, but also for experienced gardeners.

Work carried out in April

In April, nature truly wakes up and begins to develop at a rapid pace. It is necessary to monitor not only the vegetable garden, but also the garden, because the future harvest depends on some activities. Trees should be whitewashed and fertilized with fertilizers containing nitrogen. Also in the morning you should shake off various pests from fruit trees. Due to the low temperature, they are not active and can be quickly collected.

Advice. From the moment the leaves begin to bloom on currants and gooseberries, the soil under the bushes should be covered with black film. This technique will not allow pests hibernating in the ground to escape.

The following work must be completed within a month:

sowing seeds for seedlings and in open ground;
caring for growing seedlings;
preparation of greenhouses and greenhouses;
planting seedlings under film covers;
formation of beds;
planting fruit trees and shrubs.

Lunar work calendar for April

April 1, 2 - Unfavorable days for sowing all vegetable crops except cabbage. It is not advisable to prune plants. You can thin out the seedlings, prepare cuttings for further rooting, hill up and loosen the soil, and carry out protective treatment of the garden.

April 3 and 4 - Favorable days for soaking seeds and pre-sowing preparation. Vegetable crops are sowed and planted in greenhouses, and grown pumpkin seedlings are picked. They water and fertilize, and do grafting in the garden. It is prohibited to use chemicals to protect plants. Replanting and propagation of indoor flowers is allowed.

April 5 and 6 - These days are extremely unfavorable for sowing any crops. It is not advisable to water, prune or use fertilizers. Pick tomatoes, sweet peppers and eggplants. It is allowed to plant fruit crops with a well-developed root system. They are engaged in loosening and weeding the soil.

April 7, 8, 9 - Excellent days for sowing seedlings of annual flowers, picking, fertilizing and watering. You can sow seeds of cucumbers, herbs, and plant shrubs and trees. Carry out protective treatments against diseases and pests. Soaking vegetable seeds is prohibited.

April 10 is an extremely unfavorable day for spraying, grafting and re-grafting plants. Sowing of nightshade crops is allowed. Good results are obtained by planting potatoes and sowing beets, carrots, and root parsley. Harden off celery seedlings. In the garden they are engaged in loosening, weeding and forming a trunk.

Attention! April 11 is unfavorable for all types of work related to sowing, planting and caring for plants. Dedicate it to the study of agricultural technology and fertilizer revision.

April 12, 13, 14 - During these days, it is not recommended to prune any plants. Work in the garden and on the site is allowed: loosening, watering, weeding, fertilizing. Good results can be obtained by soaking the seeds of flowering plants, sowing root crops and climbing plants.

April 15, 16 - These days it is better not to take up garden tools. Start sowing vegetables and spices. Take care of the plants: loosen and thin out the seedlings, treat them against pests, nurturing the grown seedlings.

April 17, 18, 19 - Postpone transplanting and picking seedlings. Start sowing legumes and planting early potatoes. Good results will be shown by soaking and germinating seeds, sowing onions and root vegetables. You can carry out foliar feeding and prepare cuttings of fruit trees for subsequent grafting. In the garden, treat trees against pests and diseases.

April 20, 21 - Unfavorable days for sowing, planting and replanting any crops. You can do loosening and spraying. Postpone pruning shrubs; do not prepare cuttings for grafting. Check the availability of fertilizers and replenish missing supplies.

April 22, 23 - These days you can prepare cuttings and vaccinate. You can also start planting seedlings in open ground and planting potatoes. You can sow radishes and salads in greenhouses. Put your tools away - garden pruning and pest control are prohibited.

April 24, 25 - Continue sowing radishes and lettuce. In open ground, plant onions on feathers and sow spinach. Any actions with nightshade seedlings are prohibited - leave planting and picking for later. These days it is better to refuse watering, but you can loosen the plantings and remove weeds. Pay attention to your garden - it's time to treat it for pests.

On days unfavorable for gardening, you can work on equipment and greenhouses

April 27 - Pruning and replanting of plants is prohibited. The day is favorable for planting trees and fruit bushes, planting seedlings of pumpkin and nightshade crops in the ground. It's time to plant annual and perennial flowers in your flower beds. Germination of any seeds will give good results.

April 28, 29 - Favorable days for planting all types of cabbage, roses and grapes. You can also plant vegetables and herbs. Any work is allowed, except for pruning plants and cutting lawn grass.

April 30 - You can continue planting fruit trees, sowing vegetable crops, and planting seedlings. Grafting of previously prepared cuttings is carried out. The planted plants are watered and fertilized. Start a compost heap. You can also start replanting and propagating indoor flowers.

Spring days are very fleeting, so don’t put things off until later. Having worked fruitfully in April, you will see the results in the following months.

Gardener's lunar calendar for 2017 - video

Experienced housewives will certainly take into account the Lunar calendar for planting flower seeds for seedlings in 2019 and will use all its recommendations. Young plants, planted painlessly in the soil, will delight everyone with early flowering, thanking them for the care shown to them. Small-seeded flowers and those that have a long germination period are especially recommended. This guarantees a positive result: they will bloom much earlier.

We live in a world that exists based on the movement of the Moon and the Sun. The lunar calendar will help even inexperienced housewives to choose the right fertile time for planting seedlings, following the recommendations of astrologers.

How to choose the right flower seeds

Flower seeds are offered to us by many retail outlets, shops, and kiosks. They can also be purchased at markets, and from private owners - amateurs. Professional flower growers know where and what seeds to buy in order to get good germination and abundant flowering.
A few tips for young, inexperienced flower lovers planning to see diverse and fragrant specimens on their site:

firstly, decide for yourself what types and varieties of flowers you want to get;

study the literature that will tell you all the methods of caring for the selected species;

buy seeds only in stores that have a product certificate;

check the integrity of the bag and the expiration date of the seeds.

How to prepare soil and containers for planting seeds

You should prepare the planting soil in the warm autumn season. A prerequisite for soil quality is its sifting and roasting. This procedure should be carried out in parts. As your conditions allow for this work. You can prepare different containers for sowing seeds, taking into account the volume of your plantings: from small plastic cups, flower pots, other small options, to large containers. Place the prepared material in a secluded place, it will be ready for spring work. Just don’t forget to put it all in a warm place after the New Year holidays.

Now all that remains is to wish you success. Proceed with planting, guided by our calendar.

Planting in January

This month it is recommended to plant flower seeds that have a long germination period.
The very first to plant are shabot carnation and tuberous begonia; they will bloom in June - July. Seeds that need to undergo stratification (treatment at sub-zero temperatures) are also sown and placed in the cold. These are the seeds of prolomnik, primrose, irises, aquilegia, princelings, clematis, rutovnik, bathwort, gentian, jeffersonia, and arizema.

Favorable days:

On January 14, they deal with perennials; they need stratification. The containers are covered with snow in the garden or placed in the cold for a month, while constantly moistening the soil;

January 22 is a great time for annuals.

What flowers to sow in January (video)

Planting in February

This is a term when it is still possible to sow long-germinating specimens: gillyflower, Turkish carnation, kermek, passionflower, coleus, pelargonium, salvia, lobelia, daisy, fragrant tobacco, etc. At the end of the month, sow marigolds, gazania and nemesia. Sow flowers for hanging flowerpots: petunia and verbena.

Favorable days:

6 - plant annual flowers;

9 - deal with seeds with a long growing season of germination, these are: lobelia, brachycoma, verbena, leftover;

February 18 is the time to plant other flowering flowers;

February 22 is another suitable day for sowing seeds.

What flowers to sow in February (video)

Landing in March

Wise people have long noticed that the March sun shines, but does not warm. Therefore, we will continue to sow those flowers whose planting date is favorable in March.

In the first half of the month you can work on pelargonium, coleus, and kufeya. It is also possible to plant seeds of lobularia, matthiola, bells, cloves, annual phlox and others.
After the middle, we plant the seeds of annuals: asters, phlox Drummond, penstemon, celosia, alyssum, helichrysum, ageratum, venidium, arctotis.

Favorable days:

March 12-14, 22, 23. Plant flowers these days, they will delight your eyes with wonderful blooms.

What flowers to sow in March (video)

Landing in April

You can sow: perennial delphinium, cottonweed, kniphofia, graceful zinnia, daisy, tritoma berry, Suvorov limonium, morning glory, calendula, annual dahlia, scabiosa, marigold, basil, gatsania and other specimens identical in time of sowing. It is possible to sow: annual aster, wendium.

Another year has flown by unnoticed. The pre-holiday bustle begins, preparation for the holiday, anticipation of cheerful and pleasant days, but do not forget that very soon after the New Year, spring will begin, and at this time every gardener and person interested in growing garden animals begins to think about the question of what Flowers and crops are best planted as seedlings. As a rule, the process of such planting occurs in the month of April, because it is at this time that the greenery begins to bloom, the sun already provides enough heat, the earth is warmed up to a good temperature and sufficiently moistened after the spring melting of snow and rains.

It is worth distinguishing between planting animals in the first and second halves of April. Not every plant that will grow and develop well in the second half of this month will take root and produce good sprouts in the first part of it. Therefore, you need to consider which crops are best suited for these time periods.

What is better to plant in the first half of April?

At this time, it is not yet warm enough to plant seedlings in the beds, but this situation will change very quickly, because by the end of April, as a rule, very warm, and sometimes just hot, weather sets in. Therefore, it is worth planting during this period, when there is still some time before the onset of warm weather, the seeds of such plants that need a little time to germinate and produce good seedlings. Typically these crops are:

tomatoes;
cucumbers;
zucchini and eggplant;
broccoli;
various varieties of cabbage, including cauliflower.

These are plants that produce seedlings relatively quickly, so by planting them by the beginning of the gardening season, you will be fully armed.

Crops suitable for planting at the end of April

As already mentioned, at this time the imminent onset of summer is actually felt in the air, everything is blooming and fragrant, the earth is in optimal condition for planting a wide variety of plants, flowers, and garden crops. At this time it is still quite wet after spring and is already warmed by the rather warm April sun. According to the latest forecasts of weather forecasters and experts on the climate situation on our earth, spring, including April 2017, should not stand out in any way compared to previous years, so all the old recipes and recommendations relating to past times will also work .

Crops such as thyme, lemon balm, basil, and tarragon grow well at this time. You can be quite clever with planting them and avoid unnecessary hassle, for example, transplanting seedlings. To do this, these plants need to be planted in large boxes or molds in which the greenery can develop freely, and later simply taken outside. The effect will remain quite positive and they will develop well even without transplanting into the ground.

April 2017 and flowers

A special activity is the planting of flowers. Everyone loves beautiful flowers to decorate their home and desk. But before doing this, they need to be planted correctly. Probably the most popular are gladioli and dahlia, although at this time you can also plant virtually any heat-loving flowers. This includes plants such as:

marigold;
petunia;
carnations;
asters and others.

You can also plant roses at this time. It is not worth starting this process before April 20, as roses need warmth and good weather conditions. But there is also no need to delay it too much - they should be planted by May 20th. Later, the roses may simply not be accepted and go to waste. Of course, this is only a small part of what can be planted in April 2017. After all, don’t forget about peas, carrots, parsley, dill, lettuce, radishes, and mustard.

April is the month when active gardening begins, and if you don’t manage to plant everything you need on time, you can risk being left without a good harvest and beautiful flowers for the whole year. Therefore, do not be lazy, prepare for such work a little in advance.

The Moon significantly influences the life of our planet, this fact has been confirmed by thousands of years of observations. But the most interesting thing for us is that gardeners and gardeners can use this influence to their advantage

People have long noticed that there is a connection between the dates of sowing seeds and the subsequent development of plants. This connection has long been identified and actively used.
To make it easier for summer residents to determine “good” and “bad” planting days, the “Lunar Sowing Calendar of Gardeners and Gardeners for April 2017” was compiled. Look into it more often, put it into practice and get an additional harvest.

Moon phase in April 2017

The moon is waxing - from April 1 to April 10
The full moon will be on April 11th
The moon is waning - from April 12 to April 25
New Moon - April 26
The moon is waxing again - from April 27 to April 30

Favorable landing days in April 2017

The table shows the most favorable days for sowing seeds for seedlings.

culture		culture	favorable days for sowing seeds
cucumbers	2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 30	tomatoes	2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 29, 30
eggplant	12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22	radish, radish	12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Sweet pepper	12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22	hot pepper	3, 4, 14, 15, 29, 30
onion	2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 14, 15,	potato	14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 24
garlic	12, 13, 14, 15, 16	carrot	17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24
White cabbage	13, 14, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24	annual flowers	2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 21, 22, 23, 24
cauliflower	2, 3, 4, 15, 16, 17, 28, 29	flowers bulbous, tuberous	8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 19, 20
different greens	2, 3, 4, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24	climbing flowers	9, 10, 19, 20, 21, 22

Unfavorable days for sowing seeds.

Favorable days in April 2017 for planting seedlings, cuttings and grafting

culture	Favorable days for planting seedlings	rooting cuttings, digging in shoots	graft
fruit trees	8, 9, 12, 13, 17, 18		8, 9, 12, 13, 17, 18
grape	2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 12, 13, 22, 23, 28, 30	12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25
gooseberries, currants	3, 4, 7, 8, 9,12, 22, 23, 29, 30	12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25
raspberries, blackberries	2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9,12, 21, 22, 23, 29, 30
Strawberry wild-strawberry	2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 13, 15, 16, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30

Attention! The table shows the most favorable There are days for planting and sowing seeds, but this does not mean at all that you cannot plant on other days. You should not plant anything just in prohibited days.

The calendar was compiled taking into account the fact that during the passage of the Moon through different signs of the Zodiac, it does not have the same effect on plants.

On certain days it is better to plant and replant, while on others it is preferable to water, weed or treat the garden for pests.

The table shows the phases of the Moon, its position in the signs of the Zodiac and recommended work for gardeners - gardeners - flower growers for each day of the month.

date	Moon in Zodiac signs	Recommended works.
April 1, 2017 Sat.	Waxing Moon in Gemini	Twins According to the Lunar calendar of gardeners, this is an unfavorable time for sowing seeds and planting plants. In the garden- only pest control, loosening the soil, weeding, and shallow digging are recommended. It is allowed to sow green manure, dill, cumin, fennel, and mineral fertilizing (nitrogen-phosphorus). In the garden- spraying against pests and diseases (wintering stage). Removing covers from trees and shrubs, replanting shrubs, planting strawberries.
April 2, 2017 Sun.	Waxing Moon in Cancer	Cancer and the Lunar sowing calendar recommends: In the greenhouse- favorable days for sowing seeds and planting seedlings of cucumbers, tomatoes, cauliflower. Sowing seedlings of zucchini, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, leeks, and early tomatoes. In the garden- sowing greens: lettuce, spinach, basil, kohlrabi, physalis, marjoram, onion, leaf parsley, sorrel. Flower garden- sowing and planting dahlias, gladioli, hyacinths, crocuses, daisies, violets, chrysanthemums, zinnias. In the garden- replanting plants, planting raspberries, blackberries, grapes, berry bushes, strawberries. Grafting and re-grafting, mineral fertilizing, sowing of green manure, lawn grass.
April 3, 2017 Mon.	First Quarter Moon in Cancer
April 4, 2017 Tue.	Waxing Moon in Cancer
April 5, 2017 Wed.	Waxing Moon in Leo	a lion In the garden- sowing of lettuce, scorzonera, fennel, and basil is allowed. Loosening dry soil, preparing beds. Not recommended - germination of seeds, planting, replanting plants. In the greenhouse- do not pick, do not pick, do not pinch (the above-ground part is vulnerable), care for forcing crops. In the garden- sowing lawn grasses, loosening tree trunks. Pest and disease control, planting berry bushes (except raspberries).
April 6, 2017 Thu.	Waxing Moon in Leo
April 7, 2017 Fri.	Waxing Moon in Virgo	Virgo- Zodiac sign of average fertility (Days of the Root) In the greenhouse- planting cucumbers and hot peppers is allowed. Picking seedlings, thinning seedlings, fertilizing root crops. Watering is not recommended. In the garden- sowing (including seeds), dill, fennel, valerian, but not salads. Flower garden- favorable time for sowing annual flowers. In the garden-planting honeysuckle, grapes, rose hips. Spraying against diseases and pests. Transplanting and dividing perennial flowers. Loosening the soil. Grafting of fruit trees. Planting currant cuttings.
April 8, 2017 Sat.	Waxing Moon in Virgo
April 9, 2017 Sun.	Waxing Moon in Libra	Scales- Zodiac sign of average fertility (Flower Days) In the garden- it is allowed to sow early ripening zucchini, squash under film, early peas, leaf and petiole celery, watercress, spinach, leaf mustard, leaf parsley. Planting cabbage seedlings. Preparing the beds. In the greenhouse- plant care work: thinning seedlings, weeding, phosphorus fertilizing. In the flower garden - planting tuberous and climbing flowers, roses, medicinal plants. In the garden- transplanting and planting trees. Loosening the soil, weeding, pest and disease control. Not recommended trim and graft trees and shrubs.
April 10, 2017 Mon.	Waxing Moon in Libra
April 11, 2017 Tue.	Full Moon Moon in Libra	According to the Lunar Sowing Calendar of gardeners, it is not recommended to disturb plants during the full moon.
April 12, 2017 Wed.	Waning Moon in Scorpio	Scorpion- fertile zodiac sign (Leaf Days) In the greenhouse- favorable days for planting seedlings of cucumbers and low-growing tomatoes. Soaking seeds. Watering, organic fertilizing, picking seedlings. In the garden- it is recommended to sow greens and root vegetables: radishes, onions, chives, onions, root parsley, carrots, parsnips, early radishes, planting potatoes, horseradish rhizomes, spring garlic cloves. In the flower garden- a good time for planting all types of flowers and indoor plants. In the garden- anti-aging pruning of old trees and shrubs is recommended. Planting currants, gooseberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, sloe, hawthorn, grapes. Grafting, abundant watering, fertilizing with organic fertilizers.
April 13, 2017 Thu.	Waning Moon in Scorpio
April 14, 2017 Fri.	Waning Moon in Sagittarius	Sagittarius- Zodiac sign of average fertility (Days of Fruition) In the garden- these days are very favorable for planting ornamental, flowering plants (especially tall ones), but not for vegetables. It is allowed to sow radish seeds, onion sets for turnips, plant spring garlic cloves, and plant potatoes. Sowing green crops - root parsley, dill, root celery. Digging, loosening the soil. Thinning of seedlings. Not recommended germinate seeds, pick seedlings. In the garden- planting fruit trees, shrubs, cuttings, strawberries. Spraying against diseases and pests. Application of fertilizers (organic). Do not do it trim, replant plants (they get sick for a long time).
April 15, 2017 Sat.	Waning Moon in Sagittarius
	Waning Moon in Sagittarius

April 17, 2017 Mon.	Waning Moon in Capricorn	Capricorn- Zodiac sign of average fertility (Days of the Root) and the Lunar sowing calendar recommends: In the garden- a good time for sowing root crops: beets, radishes, carrots, sorrel, planting potatoes, Jerusalem artichoke (not for seeds), onion sets for turnips, horseradish. Sowing late white cabbage for seedlings, planting cabbage seedlings. Digging, loosening, soaking seeds. Application of organic fertilizers. Flowers- favorable days for working with indoor plants. In the garden- sanitary pruning, grafting, loosening the soil, cutting out shoots. Grafting of fruit trees. Weed control, watering. Spraying against diseases and pests. Favorable days for planting seedlings of fruit trees and shrubs
April 18, 2017 Tue.	Waning Moon in Capricorn
April 19, 2017 Wed.	Last Quarter Moon in Aquarius	Aquarius- infertile zodiac sign (Flower Days) In the garden- It is not recommended to sow, plant and replant plants. Cleaning the area, thinning the seedlings, weeding, pinching, pinching, loosening the soil. Not recommended watering and feeding plants (there is a high risk of root rot) is now more important for them than air. Flower garden- planting bulbous flowers, a good time for breeding work with flowers. In the garden- disease and pest control, formative pruning of trees and shrubs, cutting out undergrowth, mowing lawn grass.
April 20, 2017 Thu.	Waning Moon in Aquarius
April 21, 2017 Fri.	Waning Moon in Pisces	Fish- fertile zodiac sign (Leaf Days) In the garden- you can plant and replant any plants. Sowing beets, endive lettuce, sorrel, rhubarb, root parsley and celery, early carrots (for summer consumption), radishes, and onions on turnips. Planting potatoes, planting seedlings. Watering is moderate. Flower garden- planting carnations, sage, daylilies. Working with indoor plants. In the garden- favorable days for planting strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, grapes, shrubs (and division). Planting trees is not recommended.
April 22, 2017 Sat.	Waning Moon in Pisces
April 23, 2017 Sun.	Waning Moon in Pisces
April 24, 2017 Mon.	Waning Moon in Aries	Aries- infertile zodiac sign (Days of Fruit) In the garden- thinning of seedlings, weeding, loosening. sowing of Chinese cabbage, lettuce, dill, root parsley, carrots, beets for summer consumption, and radishes. Not recommended germinate seeds, plant seedlings, water and feed plants. Flower garden- pruning indoor flowers. In the garden— you can plant hawthorn, thorns, cut out shoots, dry branches of trees and shrubs, loosen dry soil, fight pests and diseases.
April 25, 2017 Tue.	Waning Moon in Aries	According to the Lunar calendar of gardeners, the day before the new moon, the new moon and the day after the new moon are prohibited for working with plants.
April 26, 2017 Wed.	New Moon Moon in Taurus
April 27, 2017 Thu.	Waxing Moon in Taurus
April 28, 2017 Fri.	Waxing Moon in Gemini	Twins- infertile zodiac sign (Flower Days) In the garden- it is recommended to plant plants with mustaches: melons, beans, peas, beans, strawberries. Loosening the soil, mineral fertilizing. Flower garden- planting climbing plants. Planting and replanting roses, lilies of the valley, passionflower. Working with indoor plants. In the garden- planting strawberries, grapes, berry bushes. Planting ornamental plants with hanging, creeping stems. Replanting plants (quickly take root) Pest and disease control. Sowing green manure. Sanitary pruning. Mineral feeding.
April 29, 2017 Sat.	Waxing Moon in Gemini
April 30, 2017 Sun.	Waxing Moon in Cancer	Cancer- fertile zodiac sign (Leaf Days) In the garden- Sowing seedlings of cucumbers, tomatoes, early cauliflower, sweet peppers, radishes, beets, tomatoes, eggplants, green crops, onions. Planting under film or in open ground early cabbage, pumpkin, zucchini, zucchini. Sowing seeds of onion, chives, leaf parsley, dill, spinach, sorrel. Loosening dry soil, watering, mineral fertilizing. Digging beds, mulching crops. Flower garden- planting, pruning, replanting indoor plants. Planting clematis, roses, dahlias, gladioli, asters, carnations, chrysanthemums, violets, daisies, zinnias. In the garden- planting berry bushes, vines, grapes, strawberries, viburnum, rowan, sea buckthorn, raspberries, currants, rose hips. Planting trees is not recommended. Grafting, watering, mineral fertilizing.

Spring work in the garden

Already at the beginning of the month, it is necessary to harrow the soil dug up in the fall as quickly as possible, sow early vegetables, install temporary film covers, sow fast-growing cold-resistant (mustard, phacelia) green manure in the beds that will be occupied by heat-loving vegetables.

Now they sell collapsible greenhouses of various sizes. They are installed over the prepared bed in a few minutes. You can simply cover the bed with a frame covered with film, or insulate the area with film on the arches.

The simplest shelter will allow radishes, lettuce, spinach, carrots, onions sown with nigella, and kohlrabi to sprout earlier than in open beds. Seeds of cold-resistant crops begin to germinate at low positive temperatures, but if the microclimate is warmed by several degrees, seedlings will appear faster and plants will develop more actively.

In addition to the hints of the Lunar sowing calendar, gardeners use hints from nature:

They begin to sow in open beds in April, when crocuses bloom in the garden.

A small greenhouse can be equipped for sowing seeds and picking tomato seedlings. You can sow dry tomato seeds directly into the garden bed and cover the arches with film. The result will be low film tunnels that will provide favorable conditions for friendly shoots and at first will protect the seedlings from changes in April weather. On warm days, such shelters can be slightly opened or removed, accustoming the tomatoes to direct sunlight and wind, and in May they can be removed altogether.

The birch trees have turned green - we are planting potatoes.

At the beginning of the month, we continue to prepare potatoes for planting: while inspecting the tubers, we remove diseased, unsprouted ones with thread-like sprouts.

Some summer residents germinate cleanly washed tubers in plastic bags, having previously made holes in them. In more humid conditions, not only eyes, but also roots begin to develop on the tubers. It’s just important not to break off both during transportation and landing.

When warm weather sets in (the birch trees turn green), we plant potatoes, even if the eyes of the tubers have not reached the required centimeter length: the tubers become more active in the soil faster.

First daffodils for early cabbage

In the second half of April, we plant hardened seedlings of cabbage - Brussels sprouts, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, kohlrabi - into the beds. You can navigate by the flowering of early daffodils growing in the sun. In cool weather, cabbage takes root well and begins to intensively grow leaves. In case of severe cold weather, it is necessary to provide temporary cover for plants with non-woven material or film.

When the soil in the greenhouses at a depth of 10 cm warms up to 14 degrees, we plant tomato seedlings in unheated greenhouses. To plant seedlings or sow cucumber seeds, we will wait for warmer weather. Cold soil is fraught with root rot for these heat-loving plants.

If the soil in the greenhouse has not been changed for a long time, it is generously moistened with extrasol solution: 10 g (tbsp.) per 10 liters of water, consumption - 7-8 liters of working solution per square meter. m. This helps to populate the soil with beneficial microflora and suppress pathogenic ones.

Around the middle of the month, at home or in a greenhouse, we sow the seeds of cucumbers and zucchini in separate cups, so that in May we can plant the not overgrown seedlings in open ground.

We plant seedlings of nightshade plants (tomatoes, peppers, eggplants) for open ground, feed them (1 g of complex fertilizer per liter of water), and begin to harden them in the open air. In April, it is not too late to sow tomatoes as seedlings - in small cassettes or cups, so that in May (without picking) they can be planted in open ground.

We try not to spoil the seedlings that have begun to outgrow: we lower the temperature (open the windows or take the plants out onto the loggia), water less, do not feed with nitrogen, and improve the lighting.

At the end of the month, we dig up green manure (both overwintered and sown in spring) in areas allocated for planting seedlings of heat-loving crops.

Lunar calendars for the following months:

In order for flowers planted in open soil to delight us with early shoots and give color faster, seedlings are first grown.

When to sow exotic flowers

Exotic ornamental plants, such as: kobeya, rodichiton, brought to us from southern countries, when planted directly in open ground, do not have time to bloom before frost. That is why growing seedlings is simply an indispensable step when growing flowers.
According to the Lunar calendar for 2017, suitable days for sowing exotics:
January 8-9, 30 and 31;
2, from 6 to 10, and 28 February;
3, from 7 to 9, 30 and 31 March;
1.2 from 6 to 8 and from 28 to 30 April;
from 5 to 8 and from 27 to 31 May;
from 4 to 6, 26, 27 and 29, 30 June.

Sowing dates for seedlings of annual flowers

Many of the annual plants are frost-resistant and bloom until the autumn frosts. The problem is that they have poor germination when planted directly in the ground, and they begin to bloom much later than others - at the end of July. To ensure uniform and early germination, the seeds should be treated and then sown as seedlings.

What flowers to sow for seedlings in February

In early April, seeds of the following flowers are sown:, and.

What to sow from annuals in April

From April 15 to April 30 and early May, it is recommended to plant seeds in prepared soil. Cold-resistant species are usually sown: clarcia, phacelia, zinnia and iberis.

Timing for planting seeds of biennial flowers

During the growth phase of the Moon, when the zodiac sign is Scorpio, it is best to sow biennial flowers. These days are best for picking seedlings: from May 5 to 8 and June 28-29.
Favorable days based on the lunar calendar
7, 9, 10 in early January; 18, 21 and 25 - in the middle of the month;
3, 7, 8 in the first half of February; 14-17, 21 and 22 - in the second (for drought-resistant flowers, planting on the 21st is favorable);
March 2, 3 and 7, 8 at the beginning of the month; 21, 22 and 30 - at the end (for drought-resistant plants, the 19th and 20th are suitable);
April 4, 7, 8 in the first half of the month; 17, 18 and from 19 to 21 - in the second (for drought-resistant from 14 to 16);
May 1, 5-8, (for drought-resistant 13-15); from the 16th to the 20th and 24th of the month;
June 8 and 9 (moon in Leo), from 10 to 14.
Unfavorable days
January 1, 2, 11-13, 27-29;
February 10-12, 24-27;
March 11-13, 23-29;
April 10-12, 20, 21 and 25-27;
10-12, 17, 18 and 25, 26 May;
8-10, 13-15, and 23-25 June.
Days that do not belong to the two lists are neutral.

Growing seedlings in a greenhouse

A good solution is to plant seedlings in greenhouse conditions. Seeds of such flowers: asters, marigolds, zinnias, iberis, ageratums - produce seedlings of higher quality than when grown on a windowsill, in apartment conditions.

Seedlings in a greenhouse

In central Russia, seeds can be sown as early as the end of April, provided the soil is well-warmed. To save yourself from spring night frosts, you need to cover the seedlings with agrofibre or film.

Caring for flowers according to the lunar calendar

The most important thing in growing seedlings is timely care. By choosing favorable days for procedures, you will get good germination, strong plants and a good harvest.
Watering
January: 2nd and 16th of the month;
February: 8, 18 and 27;
March: 6 and 15;
April: 2, 3, 13, 15, 17, 19 and 29;
May: 1, 2, 7, 8, from 16 to 18, 29, 30.
Fertilizer
January: 16, 26, 28;
February: 18;
March: 15, 19, 30;
April: 3, 17;
May: 10 and 21.
Picking and transplanting
January: 16;
February: 6, 27;
March: 10, 21, 30;
April: 4, 5, 7, 28, 29;
May: 4, 13, 15, 26, 31.
Pest and disease control
January: 3, 10, 18;
February: 1, 14, 28;
March: 5-9, 12-15, 20-25;
April: 25-30;
May: 15, 16, 30.

“We must remember that in order to grow a finished crop, we recommend using pest protection, for example: Prestige KS."

Bottom line

By adhering to the planting dates recommended in the Lunar calendar, you will be pleasantly surprised by the friendliness, early timing and number of seedlings. And by providing the necessary care on the indicated days, you will get strong and healthy seedlings and lush flowering in the future.