When to plant zucchini for seedlings in 2022 according to the lunar calendar

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2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

Zucchini is one of the gardeners' favorite vegetables. It is not capricious in cultivation, it is well stored, has a high nutritional value. To get a large harvest of vegetables, you must follow the planting rules, know when to plant zucchini for seedlings in 2022 according to the lunar calendar and by region.

The influence of the moon on seeds

The moon can affect the germination of seeds, the state of seedlings. It depends on its phase, which can be visually determined from the part of the disk visible from the Earth.

There are 4 lunar phases:

New moon. The disk is not visible from the Earth in this phase. At this time, astrologers do not recommend sowing seeds for seedlings. The new moon lasts 1 day, but the days before and after it are considered unfavorable for all actions with seedlings.
Full moon. The moon in this phase is like a circle. Astrologers consider this phase unsuitable for landings. On the day of the full moon itself, the previous and next, you can do other work, for example, treat plants from pests, repair garden tools.
Waxing Crescent. In this phase, the ends of the crescent are facing to the left. This time is considered the best for landing, because everything is growing rapidly with the moon. At such a time, it is necessary to plant crops with a developed above-ground part.
Waning Moon - the ends of the sickle are facing to the right. This is a good time to work with seeds and seedlings of root crops.

Focusing on the lunar phases, you can significantly increase the germination of zucchini seeds, improve their resistance to diseases.

Squash seedlings grow quickly, this must be taken into account when planting seeds. After 23-28 days, it must be planted in a permanent place in the ground.

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Favorable days for planting seedlings

Zucchini are often grown in seedlings. To determine the day of planting seeds, it is better to use the lunar calendar. He will help determine auspicious days for such work.

Biointensive farming advocates recommend sowing seeds according to specific lunar phases. Natural forces will have a positive effect on seedlings, allow plants to build up a strong root system, develop correctly and well.

It is better to soak the seeds on a full moon. They absorb more water and germinate faster.

The table shows the days for the best and worst planting of seeds for seedlings for squash in 2022.

Month	January	February	March	April	May	June
Auspicious days	5-10, 12, 13, 26, 27, 31	1-10, 17, 18, 23, 24, 28-31	1-6, 9, 10, 14, 15, 18-20, 23, 24, 27-30	1, 2, 4-8, 12, 16, 17, 26-31	3, 4, 7-14, 17-22, 25-30	1, 6-8, 17, 20, 24, 27-29
Unfavorable days	4, 8, 18-20	16		10, 11, 23-25		4, 5, 18, 21-23

Crops require attention from planting seeds to harvesting. Correlation of your actions with the lunar phases increases efficiency. With little effort, you can get a lot of positive results. Astrologers have long urged gardeners and summer residents to pay attention to the existence of favorable and unfavorable days in each month.

If the quality of the zucchini seeds is in doubt, they can be soaked in a solution of growth stimulants. The most popular is Epin.

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Planting zucchini for seedlings by region

It is important to know when to plant zucchini for seedlings in 2022 according to the lunar calendar and by region. In the southern regions, there are rarely recurrent frosts, the heat comes quickly, the nights are often warm. Here, zucchini can be planted directly into the open ground. In the northern regions, late frosts often occur on the soil, so heat-loving zucchini is grown using seedlings or in a greenhouse. Seeds for seedlings are planted closer to spring.

In central Russia, including the Moscow region, you can sow zucchini seeds for seedlings in April. The grown seedlings are transferred to open ground in mid-May.

For the Leningrad region, the Urals, Siberia, the optimal time for planting seeds is the beginning of May. It will be necessary to plant seedlings in the ground in early June, but it is better to navigate according to weather conditions.

In the southern regions, squash is grown through seedlings only for a very early harvest. In this case, the seeds are sown at the end of March, and after 20-25 days they are already transplanted to a permanent place in the soil.

In the Primorsky Territory, planting of zucchini seeds begins in April. It is necessary to select a variety: if it is resistant to the wind, it can be planted earlier, then the harvest will be able to be harvested 2-3 weeks faster.

You do not need to plant zucchini next to representatives of the pumpkin family - pumpkins, cucumbers, watermelons, melons, squash.

Sowing seeds and lunar cycles

Since ancient times, people have noticed that vegetable crops gave a good harvest when planting seeds at a certain period when the moon passes through certain constellations. Later it turned out that during the growing moon, the juices inside the plants move upward from the roots. If you use this knowledge with benefit, you can plan fertilizing for this period. It will also be advisable to plant plants with edible fruits above the ground, for example, zucchini.

On the waning moon, that is, from full moon to new moon, the root system grows very well. The sap moves from top to bottom from the foliage to the roots. To improve the condition of the plant, increase the yield, it is necessary to feed with microelements, herbal infusions. It is customary to plant root crops on the waning moon, for example, carrots.

The best zodiac signs for planting zucchini seeds for seedlings are Pisces, Cancer, Taurus, Scorpio.

Tips from experienced gardeners

To get a rich harvest, you should follow the advice of experienced gardeners. For growing good zucchini, pre-planting preparation is important:

It is better to choose domestic varieties of zucchini, which were bred by Russian breeders. They are adapted to the conditions of our country, they are well stored, suitable for canning.
For quick germination, it is better to soak the seeds.
Zucchini seeds remain viable for 4 to 8 years.
For soaking, use a warm pink solution of potassium permanganate or a solution of water with wood ash (spoon for 1 liter of water). Ready-made products "ROST-1", "Kristalin" are also suitable (dissolve according to the instructions).
The seeds for soaking are immersed in the solution for 3 days, then washed with clean water. Place in a damp cloth in a warm place at a temperature of 23-25 ° C until germination, not allowing the tissue to dry out.

Sow seeds in moist soil. When transferring seedlings to open ground, it must be borne in mind that the plants will have a lot of green mass. It should not interfere with each other, so you need to plant seedlings at a considerable distance from each other.

Many vegetable crops are grown with the help of seedlings. This method helps to get a guaranteed harvest, to harvest it 2-3 weeks earlier than usual. Knowing when to plant zucchini for seedlings in 2022 according to the lunar calendar and by region, you can plan the planting time in advance. Zucchini are considered not particularly capricious vegetables, so they are often planted in the garden. Seeds germinate quickly, but timing, climate, weather conditions must be taken into account. Astrologers recommend paying attention to the phases of the moon, its passage through the zodiacal constellations, the presence in the month of favorable and unfavorable days for working with seedlings.