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

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

Strawberries are a delicious, fragrant and popular berry that is most often grown in seedlings. To increase the yield of a horticultural crop, you need to know when to plant strawberries for seedlings in 2022 according to the lunar calendar and by region, as well as the peculiarities of sowing depending on the variety.

Landing time

It is possible to grow strawberry seedlings from seeds, however, the process is painstaking and laborious. But the seedling method is chosen by many gardeners for various reasons, one of which is getting new varieties and hybrids.

How strong and healthy the seedlings grow depends on many factors. First of all, it is important not to be mistaken with the timing of sowing seeds. It is worth considering the variety of culture and its characteristics, the region and its climatic conditions, as well as the resistance of the seedlings to sudden changes in temperature.

Sowing depending on the variety

On the packaging with planting material, as a rule, the manufacturer indicates the sowing date, which depends on the early maturity of the variety:

• the sowing period for early maturing varieties falls on the period from February 7 to March 10;
• from March 15 to April 15, you can sow mid-season strawberry seeds;
• late-ripening varieties are planted from April 10 to May 10.

Planting seedlings in open ground also depends on the early maturity of the berry crop variety.

Sowing seeds by region

When choosing a date, it is important to take into account the climatic conditions of the area. The most favorable climate for growing strawberries in the Crimea and Krasnodar Territory. Here, sowing begins in the second half of February, and the last harvest falls at the end of September. But in regions with a harsh climate, you can grow strawberries, if you do not miscalculate with the timing of planting seeds for seedlings:

• the recommended sowing period for southern regions with moderate winters in open ground is from March to the first half of April;
• from January to February, you can sow seeds in the middle lane with early frosts and a temperate climate;
• for the Central part with a temperate continental climate and possible spring frosts, the best period for sowing is at the end of May - beginning of June;
• from March to April - the sowing period for regions with late spring and early autumn, that is, for the Urals and Siberia.

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For each region, you need to correctly determine the date of sowing strawberries for seedlings, so that by the time they are planted in open ground, the seedlings are stronger and do not outgrow.

When to plant strawberries according to the lunar calendar

Many gardeners are guided not only by when to plant strawberries for seedlings in 2022 by region, but also choose favorable days according to the lunar calendar.

Everyone knows that the moon goes through 4 phases in its cycle, and each of them can have a beneficial effect on the development of some plants, but at the same time adversely affect others.

On the waning moon, all energy goes from the top to the roots. This is the best time to plant tubers and root vegetables, but not strawberries. The period is favorable for the berry when the energy moves from the roots to the aboveground part, that is, it is better to sow seeds for seedlings on the growing moon. When the night star grows, it attracts energy and all plant juices.

There are two more lunar phases - full moon and new moon. At this time, when the Earth seems to freeze, it is not worth doing any gardening and gardening work, you can not plant and transplant anything.

Planting seeds and other types of gardening work is strictly prohibited on days of solar and lunar eclipses.

Favorable and unfavorable days according to the lunar calendar for sowing strawberry seeds for seedlings:

Month	Auspicious days	Neutral days	Unfavorable days
February	3, 4, 8-10, 13, 14, 23	2, 12, 15, 17, 22, 24, 27	1, 5-7, 11, 16, 18-21, 25, 26, 28
March	3, 6-8, 10-12, 16, 17, 29	13, 15, 21-23, 25, 26, 30	1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 14, 18-20, 24, 27, 28, 31
April	3-7, 9, 14,	12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20-22, 26, 27	1, 2, 8, 10, 11, 17, 19, 23-25, 28-30
May	1-6, 10, 11, 15, 19, 24, 31	12-14, 17, 23, 27	7-9, 16, 18, 20-22, 25, 26, 28-30
June	1-3, 7-9, 12, 14, 16, 30	10, 11, 13, 20	4-6, 15, 17-19, 21-29

Experienced gardeners are advised to choose an auspicious day for sowing, not only depending on the lunar phase, but on the zodiac sign in which the moon is located.

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Barren signs include Sagittarius, Leo, Aries, Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. For fruitful - signs of the elements of Water and Earth:

• Taurus is a fertile sign, the plants will be short, but stocky, with good resistance to sudden changes in temperature and a rich harvest;
• Capricorn is a favorable sign for sowing fruit and berry crops, it will provide a good harvest with a long shelf life;
• Cancer is one of the most fertile signs, which especially favors the development of low-growing plants;
• Scorpio - after Cancer, the second most fertile, provides plants with a strong root system, gives a high yield of juicy and aromatic berries;
• Pisces is also a good and productive sign that will provide a bountiful harvest.

Virgo also belongs to the element of the Earth, but this constellation is more suitable for sowing annual flowers and those vegetable crops that are not designed for a high yield.

Features of sowing strawberries for seedlings

Every gardener should know not only when to plant strawberries for seedlings in 2022 according to the lunar calendar and by region, but also how to prepare seeds, soil, how to properly care for seedlings so that they are strong and healthy.

Seed preparation

Seeds must be processed before sowing, except for those purchased from the store. To do this, it is enough to hold them in a solution of potassium permanganate for half an hour, then rinse and dry.

At the next stage, the planting material should be left on a damp cloth for several days. Seeds that have swollen well should be used for planting. The rest will not sprout, and if this happens, the sprouts will be thin and weak.

The soil

For sowing, you can buy ready-made soil that does not require any preparation and processing. But you can prepare the soil yourself. To do this, you will need 1 part of peat, sand, vermicompost and 2 parts of sod land.

The soil must be disinfected. There are different ways for this, the simplest one is to pour with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.

Landing scheme

For growing strawberry seedlings, a plastic container is suitable, not deep, but wide. We fill it with soil by ¾ volume.

Spread the seeds on the surface with an interval of 2-3 cm, spray with warm water, cover with foil and leave in a room at a temperature of + 22 … + 24 ° C. The first shoots will appear approximately 13-15 days after sowing.

When 2-3 leaves appear, the seedlings need to be fed, while fertilizing is necessary every 10 days. And, of course, we must not forget about watering: the soil of the seedlings is moistened 2 times a week.

Garden strawberries do not tolerate picking well, so it is better to grow seedlings in separate cups.

The term for planting seedlings in a permanent place depends on the variety of strawberries. Seedlings with an open root system are transferred in early spring or late summer, with closed ones - in late summer or early autumn. Repaired varieties are planted only in summer.

Outcomes

1. The timing of sowing strawberries for seedlings depends on the early maturity of the variety and on the climatic conditions of the region.
2. According to the lunar calendar, it is better to sow seeds on the growing moon, when the night star is in Taurus, Capricorn, Scorpio, Pisces and Cancer.
3. Before sowing, it is important to prepare planting material, soil, learn all the intricacies of caring for young seedlings.