Planting days in April for cucumber seedlings. Good day to sow cucumber seeds
When to plant cucumber seedlings in 2018?
Absolutely everyone loves cucumbers; they are grown everywhere in our country. The range of uses of cucumbers in cooking simply knows no bounds. All kinds of salads are made from them, soups are cooked, and they are preserved for the winter.
In order to get a harvest of cucumbers as early as possible, they are grown using seedlings. Grow good seedlings cucumbers are a whole science. In this article we will look at a very important question - When to plant cucumbers for seedlings in 2018 according to the lunar calendar?
Determining the timing of planting cucumbers is a very important and responsible matter; the future harvest depends on it. If you plant cucumbers as seedlings too late, you will not get the desired result, since the vegetables will ripen in the same way as when planted immediately in a permanent growing place. If planted too early, the seedlings will become overgrown, weak and vulnerable to disease.
Features of the lunar calendar.
Even ancient people noticed the influence of the phases of the moon on the growth and development of plants. Since then, people have been producing their crops according to the lunar calendar. Let's talk a little about the basic principles.
During the period of the waxing moon (when the disk has a luminous growing crescent on the right side and gradually fills up), all the juices in plants move upward. This state reaches its peak during the full moon. At this time, the part of the plant that grows above the ground is most vulnerable. Therefore, at this time it is recommended to carry out work that concerns the root system.
During the period of the waning moon, when the disk begins to lose volume on the right side, the plant liquid rushes down.
Cucumbers are also greatly influenced by which zodiac signs the moon passes through. Some of them have a very beneficial effect on plant growth, while others not so much.
Planting cucumber seedlings should be done only during the waxing moon, preferably closer to the new moon. On days when lunar eclipses occur, sowing cucumber seedlings is highly not recommended.
When to plant cucumber seedlings in 2018, depending on the region?
The time for planting cucumber seedlings directly depends on your region and growing conditions. In the central part of Russia (Moscow, Moscow region, etc.) and in the Volga region, cucumbers for further cultivation in open ground are planted starting from the end of March and ends in mid-April. For further cultivation in a greenhouse, planting can be done from February to March.
In more southern regions - Volgograd region, Krasnodar region, Caucasus: plantings take place earlier.
In the northern regions - the Urals, Siberia, cucumber seedlings should be planted a little later.
Favorable days for planting cucumbers according to the lunar calendar 2018.
Favorable days for planting cucumbers according to the lunar calendar 2018:
- February – 16th, 17th, 18th, 21st, 22nd, 25th, 26th.
- March – 20th, 21st, 24th, 25th, 26th.
- April - 17th, 18th, 21st, 22nd, 27th, 28th.
- May – 18th, 19th, 24th, 25th, 26th.
- June – 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd.
And these days it is highly not recommended to plant cucumbers for seedlings in 2018:
- February – 1st, 2nd, 9th, 10th, 15th.
- March – 8th, 9th, 10th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 17th.
- April – 4th, 5th, 6th, 14th, 15th, 16th.
- May – 2, 3, 7, 8, 15th.
Agricultural technology for planting cucumber seedlings.
The agricultural technology for planting cucumbers is quite simple. The soil is watered abundantly with warm water. Cucumbers should be planted at a depth of 1-2 centimeters. Holes are made, seeds are placed there and then buried with earth. Nothing complicated.
To ensure favorable conditions for seedlings, a microclimate should be created. To do this, after planting, the container should be covered with polyethylene.
Typically, cucumber seedlings sprout 4-7 days after planting.
It is most convenient to plant cucumbers in special peat tablets or cups. It is very convenient to transplant them to the main place without damaging the root system of the plant.
Do not use the same places for cucumber beds that were used for growing pumpkins, zucchini or tomatoes. These crops simply “suck” from the soil those substances that are very important for cucumbers.
Cucumbers are also demanding when it comes to watering. It is necessary to constantly monitor soil moisture. You need to water when the top layer of soil dries out (approximately every 3-4 days). However, you should also not overwater the plants; this can have a very bad effect on the root system.
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Agree, there is nothing more pleasant for a person than seeing the fruits of his labor. In the spring, when you need to work tirelessly and the harvest is still too far away, gardeners experience incomparable feelings, watching young shoots reach for the sun. And what efforts they make to ensure normal plant growth and increase the yield!
Today, many agricultural techniques are known and widely used, since each vegetable crop has its own individuality and requires special care. Moreover, it would be unwise to ignore natural rhythms.
We are, of course, talking about the influence of the Moon on all living things, including plant life. Even in ancient times, our ancestors learned to determine favorable and unfavorable times for planting. For example, it has been noted that the days of new moons and full moons are not suitable for planting work, as well as the days when the Moon passes through the sign of Aquarius.
But the best days for planting are those days when the Moon is in the signs of Taurus, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces. It is also important to take into account the phase of the Moon and other nuances. But in order not to bore the reader with many details, the most favorable days for planting and sowing seeds were marked in the calendar for 2015. The list of the most unfavorable days for planting is given below. Note: The calendar is compiled for all CIS countries and therefore you can select here better days for planting in both the southern and northern regions, respectively.
Lunar sowing calendar
Spring(sowing seeds, transplanting seedlings into open or closed ground)
April, 4- Full moon at 16.06. Total lunar eclipse. Treatment of frost holes, wounds, hollows on fruit trees. Thinning of seedlings is possible.
Continuation... Moscow-style seedlings or self-rolling, planting seeds in diapers
Loosening and mulching the soil in planting containers. 5th of April- Division of rhizomes of perennial flowers. Don't forget to pay attention and indoor plants: This is a good day to transplant them.
April 6- Favorable time for sowing radish and beet seeds for seedlings in greenhouses at the dacha. A possible (but not the most favorable) time for sowing spinach and Chinese cabbage in greenhouses under cover.
April 7- The Moon continues to be in the sign of the fertile Scorpio. It is possible to sow petiole and leaf celery in greenhouses and greenhouses for seedlings. Transplanting seedlings of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants into large containers.
April 8- Fruit tree seedlings will take root well: apricots, plums, cherries, cherries, pears, apples, rowan berries. April 9- Onions and garlic planted on this day will be stored for a long time.
April 10th- From 16.45 is a favorable time for sowing early radishes, as well as beets intended for long-term storage. 11 April- We plant root crops and bulbous flowers. 12th of April- Today it is necessary to complete the planned planting of root crops.
Good results will be obtained by treating plants against pests, in particular those overwintering in the ground. April 13- Aquarius is a barren sign. An extremely unfavorable time for sowing and planting. 14th of April- Unfavorable day for planting.
Cleaning strawberry plantations from old leaves. Digging the soil, forming beds - read how to make vertical beds.
Tire beds
April 15- A good time for sowing various root crops: radishes, carrots, beets. However, remember that the fruits of plants planted when the Moon passes through the sign of Pisces cannot be stored for long.
April 16- Watering and root and foliar feeding of seedlings are very effective. Dividing perennial crops: rhubarb, sorrel, tarragon, lemon balm, planting horseradish cuttings dug in for the winter.
Application of fertilizers to the tree trunks of fruit trees and berry bushes, to strawberry plantations and under ornamental trees and shrubs. April 17- The Moon is in Aries - it is not recommended to sow, plant, or replant anything.
Preparing steam beds for pumpkins and zucchini. April 18th- Extremely unfavorable day for landings. New moon at 22.57.
Buy the missing fertilizers, means of protection against pests and diseases, new gardening tools, and equipment for cultivating the soil. April 19- From early morning you can start planting and replanting any plants, the fruits of which ripen above the ground: the Moon begins to grow in the fertile sign of Taurus.
20 April- It is possible to sow cold-resistant annuals (calendula, cosmos, nasturtium, godetia, clarkia, etc.) in open ground. Planting fruit trees and shrubs.
A favorable time for planting determinate and super-determinant varieties of tomato, pepper, melons (pumpkins, zucchini, cucumbers), spinach, watercress, and Chinese cabbage. April 21- Soaking seeds and sowing any climbing plants: beans, peas, decorative bindweed, etc.
April 22- You can sow dill and parsley. It is useful to feed perennial flowers by incorporating fertilizers into the soil when loosening; feed strawberries. April 23- Cancer is a universal sign for planting any plants.
This best time for sowing in open ground all cold-resistant leafy vegetable crops (perennial onions, dill, leaf parsley, spinach, mustard greens, Chinese cabbage, etc.) April 24- Favorable time for planting and replanting fruit and berry bushes, grafting plants, sowing spicy and medicinal herbs under greenhouse film. Last date for sowing seedlings of super-determinate low-growing hybrids and tomato varieties for open ground.
25th of April- By 17.11, complete the planting work started the day before. After the specified time, the Moon will move into the barren sign of Leo, and the coming days will be unfavorable for sowing and planting. 26 April - Fruit trees will easily tolerate vaccination.
April 27- Spraying against diseases and pests may be useful. Convenient time for loosening and plowing the soil using a cultivator (how to choose a cultivator for your summer house). April 28- Sowing seeds of annual aster.
It is good to dive and replant plants sown in Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces. April 29- Scatter fertilizer under the bulbous flowers. Pay attention to indoor flowers; it’s a good day to replant them.
The lunar calendar for 2015 indicates the days of work in the fertile zodiac signs. Sometimes the agricultural timing of sowing seeds and subsequent planting forces sowing or planting to be done during the waning Moon.
It is advisable to sow cucumbers on the waxing Moon, and it is permissible to transplant seedlings during the waning Moon. In the Lunar calendar, we indicate among the dates for sowing seeds the most favorable days, which fall on the waxing Moon and the fertile zodiac sign. Subsequent activities for the care and planting of cucumbers should be carried out based on plant growth. If cucumbers are sown early in a given lunar calendar, then the time for transplanting to a permanent place should also be early among those indicated in the calendar. Moon calendar growing cucumbers in a greenhouse or greenhouse
To grow cucumbers, we recommend choosing the most favorable days for sowing from those indicated in the lunar calendar table, because These days fall on the waxing moon. When sowing seeds on a windowsill, they will germinate in six to eight days. The best air temperature for germinating seeds and growing seedlings for planting in a greenhouse and greenhouse: on sunny days 20-25°C, on cloudy days 18-22°C and at night 16 -18°C. Lunar calendar for growing cucumbers in open ground
Cucumbers grown in open ground can be sown as seedlings or directly into open ground. If you sow seeds in open ground, then choose from the days indicated in the second table a day such that, according to the weather forecast, the last severe frost will occur in the first week from the day of sowing the cucumbers.
Experience shows that the most frost-resistant seeds are those sown dry, although they will germinate later. Soaked cucumber seeds, too, but a little less frost-resistant and will sprout a little later. Germinated seeds will sprout the earliest, but more often die during freezing.
Cucumber seeds sprout approximately two weeks after the soil temperature reaches 15°C. When sown in warm soil, cucumber seedlings may appear in six to eight days. Any cucumber seeds germinate at temperatures above 12°C.
Hardening the seeds promotes earlier seed germination. Many gardeners sow cucumbers on their first spring visit to the dacha, sow the seeds in boxes or 8x8 pots and then water the seedlings every 7-10 days. There is no need to pick cucumber seedlings.
For an early, abundant harvest, we recommend providing cucumber seedlings with bright lighting for 6-8 hours and complete darkness for 12-14 hours. Cucumber seedlings one month old, which has 3-4 leaves, planted in a greenhouse, greenhouse or in open ground at the appropriate time, on favorable days according to the lunar calendar. Cucumber seedlings are planted in the greenhouse when the temperature in the greenhouse reaches 15 ° C, but to fall within the time period specified in the first table, cucumbers can be planted at a temperature of 10 ° C, but not lower. Covering material allows you to increase the temperature by 5°C.
Cucumber seedlings can be planted in a greenhouse at a temperature of 10-12°C. Seedlings are planted in open ground when the average daily temperature rises above 10°C, cover at night and on cold days with covering material (in central Russia, spring frosts may occur until June 12).
If in your area the groundwater is located high, then it is better to move the sowing and planting of cucumbers to the very latest date, so that the groundwater warms up and does not interfere with the formation of ovaries in cucumbers. In addition to favorable days according to the lunar calendar, we recommend planting cucumber seedlings on a cloudy day or late in the evening. The best air temperature for cucumber growth before fruiting: on sunny days 20-25°C, on cloudy days 18-22°C and at night 16-18°C. Three to four weeks after planting the seedlings, the cucumbers will begin to bloom . Cucumbers form an ovary and the fruits grow at temperatures above 15°C, so there is no need to rush into early sowing in open ground.
Cucumber belongs to the category of tropical heat-loving plants, therefore in many regions it is most often grown by seedlings. Focusing on the timing of sowing and further care according to the lunar calendar for 2017, the gardener has an excellent opportunity to obtain not only high-quality, but also the highest possible yield of this tasty and popular vegetable crop.
Features of planting dates
Today standard scheme Sowing most garden plants involves both seedling cultivation of the crop and direct sowing into the ground. In the more southern regions of our country, it is recommended to sow cucumbers directly into well-warmed soil on open ground ridges. In the middle zone, you can grow seedlings or sow, strictly adhering to certain deadlines. In the northern regions, as a rule, when growing cucumbers, only planting the crop with seedlings is used.
Moscow and Moscow region
Sowing prepared and germinated seeds:
- in glass or film greenhouse structures - in mid-May;
- under temporary film shelters - in the last ten days of May;
- on open ground ridges - in the first ten days of June.
Cucumber seedlings are planted in open ground no earlier than mid-June. If necessary, standard film covers are used at night.
St. Petersburg and Leningrad region
Pre-prepared seeds should be sown at the following times:
- on greenhouse ridges - no earlier than the second or third ten days of May;
- on ridges using film tunnel covers - in the last week of May;
- on open ground ridges - in mid-June.
It is recommended to remove film cover from cucumber ridges no earlier than mid-June.
Territory of the Middle Urals
The most favorable period for the growth and formation of a cucumber harvest in rather difficult climatic conditions is significantly limited by time frame, and late spring frosts are often observed even in mid-June. It is for this reason that the cultivation of cucumbers here is carried out in seedlings, on greenhouse beds. Cucumber seedlings should be planted in a permanent place in May, using so-called “warm” beds using biofuel for cultivation.
It is advisable to plant plants on standard beds without heating in last days May or early June.
Southern regions of Russia and Ukraine
It is in the southern regions that you can easily provide the most favorable conditions for cucumbers and get maximum yield with minimal time and effort. Seeds that have undergone pre-sowing preparation can be directly sown on ridges, in open ground, from mid-April until the May holidays. The optimal time for sowing to obtain high-quality seedling material occurs in the last ten days of March. In the Rostov region, sowing in open ground and planting seedlings is carried out at the end of April.
Lunar calendar for growing cucumbers
The sowing calendar is compiled taking into account the phases of the moon and its location in the zodiac signs. Carrying out work on favorable days has a positive effect on both the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the crop, allowing you to get the maximum amount of fruit even from a small area.
Events | Favorable days | Technology |
Sowing seeds | February 1, 5, 12, 14 March 9 April 9, 18, 22, 27, 28 May 4, 15, 19, 24, 31 June 1, 2, 11, 16, 20 | Pre-sowing preparation of cucumber seeds includes activities such as heating, disinfection, treatment with microelements and soaking before germination |
Watering plants | March 6, 7, 12, 15 March 1, 6, 8, 14, 17, 19 April 5, 10, 12, 18, 21, 25 May 1, 2, 5, 20, 21, 28 June 1, 6, 8, July 14, 18, 27, 28 | Cucumbers should be watered exclusively with warm water, only at the root, without getting water on the above-ground part of the plants. |
Fertilizer application | 4, 5, 9, 13, 14,16, 18, 21, 23, 28 March 12, 13, 22, 23 April 19, 20,21, 22, 23 May 8, 9 June 2, 3, 4, 5, July 20, 21, 24 | Processing can be done as folk remedies, and chemicals. The drugs “HOM”, “Kuprosat”, “Ridomil Gold” and “Polycarbacin” have proven themselves well. |
Harvesting, canning and pickling cucumbers for the winter | July 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15 August 9, 10, 27, 28 | You need to collect ripe fruits without allowing them to overgrow on the ridges, as they ripen, carefully, preferably in the morning. |
How to correctly calculate the timing of sowing and planting
It is not difficult to independently calculate the most favorable dates. It is enough to remember that the optimal age of cucumber seedlings for planting in a permanent place is a month. It is necessary to take into account the fact that the high-quality and most viable seedlings of this heat-loving crop have a height of 25-30 cm and have three to four well-developed leaves with a characteristic coloring for the variety. To calculate the timing of sowing, you need to remember the timing of crop ripening different varieties and hybrid forms:
- early ripening cucumbers enter the flowering phase 32-45 days after sowing;
- mid-ripening cucumbers enter the flowering phase approximately 46-55 days after sowing;
- cucumbers late date ripening enter the flowering phase 56-70 days after sowing.
For cultivation in the Moscow region Early and mid-ripening varieties and hybrids are best suited. In regions belonging to risky farming zone, it is recommended to grow vegetable crops with a short growing season, which allows you to get the entire harvest in the shortest possible time. In the territory Urals and Siberia For cultivation, it is advisable to give preference to hybrid forms that have increased resistance to unfavorable soil and climatic conditions and with a low risk of being affected by the most common diseases. Highest yield in weather conditions Far Eastern region can be obtained by cultivating mid-early and mid-ripening varieties.
Previously, it was customary for people to start planting cucumbers on Job Pea or May 19 in the new style. It was by what the weather would be like the night before planting that the future yield of the vegetable crop was assessed. The warm night promised a high harvest of cucumbers.
It was possible to continue planting on the day of Sidor Borage on May 27 or Falaleya Borage on June 2. All sowing work related to the cultivation of cucumbers had to be completed immediately after Levon Borage, on which pickling varieties were planted, intended for winter storage in pickling.
Today there is absolutely no need to strictly follow folk signs and calendars, and lunar calendars - faithful assistants to the gardener and gardener - allow you to choose the optimal time for sowing or care.
With the end of winter and the arrival of spring, an important task arises - to plant vegetable crops so that when they are moved to a greenhouse or open ground, the plants are healthy and capable of producing. For this purpose there is a lunar calendar, created a long time ago. He has good experience, is in demand, and helps in determining planting dates. Let's figure it out together when planting cucumbers.
Gardeners know for sure that it depends not only on the fertilizer components used, watering, etc., but also on pre-conducted activities that are carried out throughout the year. For this reason, agricultural activities are carried out already in January.
This culture loves warmth and develops quickly. First, decide how you will grow the crop - or in an open garden.
The seeds germinate on the third day. At a favorable temperature, after two weeks the seedlings are ready for harvest. If this is not done in a timely manner, it will outgrow and become unusable.
To choose the most convenient moment, you need to take into account the region. In central Russia it is necessary to sow early. This is convenient because when the seedlings reach the required level of development, the weather will be favorable outside. By this time the soil will warm up, and the seedlings in it will not die.
When to plant cucumbers according to the lunar calendar for 2017
The table shows the days by month that are most favorable for planting cucumbers:
Signs from the people
The growth and development of plants and their productivity depend on weather conditions. Long-standing observations of changes in nature have led to a simple formula - cucumbers must be sown on St. George’s Day. This is the sixth of May. Sowing must be completed no later than the tenth day of May.
Preparatory activities for landing
Before sowing, the seeds are sorted and filled with saline solution. Those that have sunk to the bottom of the container are selected for sowing. After such a check, the cucumber seeds are washed and soaked for twelve hours. The swollen seeds are laid out on cheesecloth and covered on top. When the seeds begin to sprout, they can be planted in the soil.
Transplanting seedlings
It has already been noted that the seedlings are ready for transplanting into the ground in fifteen days. But its development could be different, so readiness can be determined by the fourth leaf. The root system of cucumber seedlings is rather weak, so it would be correct to plant it together with peat cups.
Try to replant cucumber seedlings after, and other crops that differ early dates maturation. You should not use beds that have grown or rooted plants in the previous year.
Seedlings can be grown healthy by accustoming them to weather conditions. During the soaking period, keep the seeds at different temperatures, from zero to eighteen degrees Celsius. Soak the swollen seeds for several days at a temperature of about two degrees. Sprouted seeds should be hardened by lowering the temperature to minus two degrees. All of these will help harden the cucumber seeds and make them resistant to weather conditions and diseases.
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