When to plant basil seedlings in 2022 lunar calendar

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-18 00:05

Basil is an unpretentious spice, it can even grow as a houseplant. However, knowing when to plant basil for seedlings in 2022 according to the lunar calendar and by region is useful for every gardener.

Basil sowing dates

Basil is a thermophilic culture native to the tropics and subtropics. Easy to grow, it is made by a short growing season, unpretentiousness. Basil grows wild in the USA, America, Asia. In central Russia, it is grown in seedlings. Sowing is carried out 35-55 days before planting in open ground.

More precise timing depends on the variety. For example, the mid-season basil Emerald Tower is sown in late March-early April, planted in open ground at the end of May. But the thermophilic and demanding purple variety Osmin cannot be planted on the garden before the beginning of June. Therefore, it is better to sow it in early to mid-April so that the seedlings do not overgrow.

Timing may vary by region. In southern Russia, the soil warms up sufficiently by the beginning of May, in Moscow, the Moscow region and Central Russia - by mid-late May, in the Urals and Siberia, the threat of frost will finally pass away only by the beginning of summer.

The average time for sowing basil for seedlings is 2 months before the desired date of planting in the ground.

Basil grows well in a pot, especially compact and unpretentious varieties. He loves the sun, but is not overly dependent on light, so it can be sown all year round. Small-leaved, compact, undersized varieties are best suited for container planting: Ruby Bouquet, Dwarf, Clove Casanova, Marquis, Small-leaved Baby Bol, Curly Vegetable Cotton.

Basil is often sown directly in open ground, since the crop has a very short growing season. For example, the Karakum variety can be sown directly into the soil at the end of May and repeated sowing every 3 weeks, until mid-summer, in order to extend the collection of fresh and high-quality greens until the end of the warm season.

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The influence of the moon on the growth of the basil

All spicy-flavoring crops are sown on the growing moon. These are the most favorable periods for all plants with an active ground part: stems, leaves, flowers and fruits. The sap of plants stretches upward as much as possible, the plants are vigorous and active. Basil sown during the waxing moon will be more productive, healthy and tasty.

The day of the full moon, despite the fact that this is the maximum activity, is considered unsuitable for sowing. However, this is the ideal time to collect spices - the power of the esters is at its maximum during this period. So on full moon days, it is better to plan a massive collection of basil (for example, for harvesting), rather than sowing seeds.

Plants are categorically not planted on the days of new moons. This is the lowest point of activity: the seeds will be long and difficult to germinate, the plants will be weak and frail. It is also undesirable to plant on the day before the new moon and immediately after it.

Auspicious days

When to plant basil seedlings in 2022 according to the lunar calendar and by region:

Month	Days of the waxing moon
January	4-17
February	3-15
March	4-17
April	3-15
May	2-15
June	1-13
July	1-12, 30, 31
August	1-11, 29, 30, 31
September	1-9, 28-30
October	1-8, 27-31
November	1-7, 26-30
December	1-7, 25-31

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Any of these days is good for planting the basil, except November 6 and December 2. Despite the fact that these are the days of the growing moon, it is in the sign of Aries - one of the least fertile signs, unfavorable for crops with an active ground part.

On the other hand, these two days are also unfavorable for solving any other issues, chaos and conflicts over trifles are possible in business. It might be a good idea to do garden work on those two days, but beware of sharp objects.

Unfavorable days

When is it unprofitable to plant basil seedlings in 2022 according to the lunar calendar, including by region:

Month	Days of the waning moon	Full moon	New moon and days before and after
January	19-31	18	1, 2, 3
February	17-28	16	1, 2
March	19-31	18	1, 2, 3
April	17-28	16	1, 2 and 29, 30
May	17-28	16	1 and 29, 30, 31
June	15-27	14	28, 29, 30
July	14-26	13	27, 28, 29
August	13-25	12	26, 27, 28
September	11-24	10	25, 26, 27
October	10-23	9	24, 25, 26
November	9-22	8	23, 24, 25
December	9-21	8	22, 23, 24

If there is no choice at all and you need to sow in the waning phase of the moon, you should choose a day when the satellite will be in a favorable zodiac sign.

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Influence of the zodiac signs on the landing of the basilica

If it is not possible to choose the day of the growing moon for sowing the basil, it is worth enlisting the support of the zodiacal constellations. Even the waning moon can be under a favorable sign. The days under the signs of Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio are optimal for all green crops, which have all the value in the leaves. Taurus is a root sign, but it is one of the most fertile, so it will also be a great time to plant basil.

Characteristics of all signs in terms of their influence on basil:

• Cancer is the best sign for the fertility-quality balance. Basil will be active, tenacious, abundant and tasty. It is better to plant undersized varieties these days.
• Scorpio is the second most fertile. The seeds will sprout actively, abundantly, the basil will show its best qualities.
• Taurus is the third fertility sign. Basil sown these days will be stocky, strong, leafy and very hardy, but not the most fragrant.
• Fish are a great sign for planting basil, but not for seeds. Otherwise, the quality of the plants will be excellent. This sign is not suitable only for plants whose fruits are planned to be stored for a long time.
• Libra is a sign of average fertility, but the best if the basil is planted for decorative purposes. Plants will be spectacular, very fragrant.
• Capricorn is also a middle sign. The harvest will be small, but there are pluses. It makes sense to plant on days under this constellation if you plan to collect seeds from the basil. They will be stable, with excellent germination.
• Gemini is an infertile and unfavorable sign for leafy plants. Basil will have weak stems, the foliage will be tasteless and bland. The sign is slightly better than Leo, Aries and Aquarius.
• Sagittarius is an infertile sign, but it can be useful in terms of speed. Plants sown under this sign are very active upward.
• Virgo is an infertile sign. May be good for annuals, but basil is not favored. These days it is better to sow dill, parsley, artichokes.
• Aries is an infertile sign. Basil can be sown if you want to get spicy leaves very quickly. Aries is a leader in speed. But you should not rely on the strength of plants, an abundance of foliage and a long return period.
• Leo, along with Aries, is the most infertile sign. May be good for mustard or fennel, but basil is best not planted.
• Aquarius is the worst sign for gardeners. It is considered sterile. The yield will be the lowest, and the plants will be lethargic and passive.

Basil on the days of the Moon in Aquarius makes sense to sow only for experimental purposes. For example, two varieties are crossed to obtain new plants. The sign provokes and stimulates the appearance of mutations, including beneficial ones. The plants that survive, of those that have been sown these days, can be distinguished by outstanding qualities. It can be powerful roots, unusual intense color of the leaves, uncommon refined aroma.

Outcomes

1. Basil is sown in late March and early April. For pot cultivation - at any time of the year.
2. Basil is sown on the growing moon.
3. Unfavorable periods: days of the waning moon, new moon and full moon.
4. The best zodiac signs for basil are Scorpio, Cancer and Pisces. Taurus is a good sign.
5. Worst signs to plant basil: Aquarius, Aries, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius and Gemini.