When to plant onion sets in 2021 according to the lunar calendar

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Onions are a well-known agricultural crop that is actively grown in vegetable gardens throughout the country. To get a good harvest, you need to act according to the lunar calendar. It is in it that it is indicated when it is better to plant onion sets in 2021.

Features of growing onions according to the lunar calendar

When choosing a timeline, you need to take into account several nuances:

The waxing moon is the time of water retention in the root system. The period is suitable for land crops, but onion sets can rot, so it is better to refuse to plant.
Full moon. There is a retention of water in the ground parts, so the period is suitable for growing onions for greens.
Waning moon. It causes the accumulation of spare components in the roots, this is the ideal time for planting onions.

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In addition to the phases of the moon, the signs of the zodiac, in which the satellite of our planet is located, are also taken into account. The period when the Moon is in Scorpio, as well as Cancer and Pisces is ideal for sowing. Periods in Libra, Taurus, Sagittarius, Capricorn are considered neutral.

According to the lunar calendar, you can easily determine when to plant onion sets in 2021. The table contains current data.

Month	Growing for greens	Growing on a bulb
January	4-9, 13, 16, 17, 20-23, 26, 27, 30	5-9, 16, 17, 21-23, 26, 27
February	2, 4, 7-9, 12-14, 17-20, 23-25	2-5, 7-9, 20, 23, 24
March	3, 5, 8, 13-22, 24-28	1, 3-5, 8, 13-15, 19, 28
April	1, 5, 8-10, 13, 18, 19, 24-28	1, 5, 8, 9, 13, 18, 19, 27, 28
May	1, 2, 5-7, 10-17, 19-22, 24-25, 28 and 29	1, 2, 5, 13, 15-17, 20, 24, 28, 29
June	2, 3, 6-8, 16-26, 29, 30	2, 3, 6-8, 11-13, 16, 21-25, 29, 30
July	4, 7, 13-17, 19-23, 27, 28, 31	4-8, 13-15, 19-23, 26-28, 31
August	1, 5, 6, 10-15, 17-19, 23, 24, 27-31	1-6, 10-12, 15, 17-19, 23, 24, 30, 31
September	1, 2, 6-13, 15, 16, 19-21, 24-30	1, 8-11, 13, 14, 18, 19, 24, 25, 29, 30
October	5-13, 16-22, 26, 27, 31	3, 7-9, 12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 26, 27, 31
November	2, 3, 6-14, 17, 18, 23, 24, 29, 30	2, 3, 8, 9, 13, 14, 17, 18, 22-24, 29, 30
December	1, 2, 5-11, 14-21, 29-31	1, 2, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14-16, 20, 21, 27-30

Experts advise adhering to the indicated deadlines. Only then can you expect a good harvest that will be suitable for long-term storage.

Even in the lunar calendar, unfavorable days are indicated that are not suitable for planting vegetables. It also contains neutral dates.

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By region

Different regions of our vast country have their own climatic characteristics. Therefore, the landing dates will differ. It must also be remembered that cultivation methods without greenhouses or greenhouses are not suitable for all areas. It is also important to choose the right variety.

Experienced gardeners are advised to adhere to several rules:

It is possible to grow hybrid varieties from seeds for 1 season only in regions with hot and long summers.
To get a good harvest in cool regions of the Federation, you need a method of growing a 2-year-old crop. First, planting material is obtained, and then bulbs are grown from the seed.
The seedling method is suitable for semi-sharp, semi-sweet and sweet varieties.
If in the south of the country they choose open ground, then in the north it is better to stay on a closed one.
When breeding hybrids, you need to remember that the sowing date also depends on the timing of planting seedlings. It can be determined based on the fact that it takes about 2 months to grow seedlings.
Planting onions in the garden is possible when the soil warms up to a temperature of at least +12 degrees.
You can choose the landing date according to one popular sign. Since ancient times, it has been believed that this can be done with the beginning of the flowering of the bird cherry.

It is important to navigate not only by the lunar calendar, but also by regions. So you can determine the optimal date when to plant onion sets in 2021.

Middle lane and Moscow region

This climatic zone is very large and the area is suitable for growing onions. It is only necessary to take into account some features:

landing is performed at the end of April;
in the greenhouse, the deadline is postponed to the end of March;
if the seeds are planted in open ground at the end of April, then polyethylene cover will be required;
onion seedlings are grown indoors and planted at the end of March.

Ural and Siberia

In these regions, severe climatic conditions are observed. When growing vegetables in the Urals and Siberia, you must adhere to several rules:

you need to plant in early to mid-May;
in greenhouse conditions - better from mid-April;
sowing can be carried out no earlier than mid-May, but you still need to take into account climatic features;
the seedling method is chosen only for closed ground.

South of the country

Different types of onions can be grown in the southern part. For this, the following methods are used:

sevok is planted in mid-April;
the greenhouse, where planting is performed in mid-March, will help speed up the process;
sow onions from the end of March;
the transplant is performed at the end of April, but folk signs should also be taken into account.

Autumn planting

In this case, onions are planted at the end of autumn, before frost. To do this, choose cold-resistant varieties that are not afraid of even low temperature indicators.

The onions are planted in grooves 5 cm deep with an interval of 6-7 cm. With the onset of the first frosts, the beds need to be insulated, and then with the arrival of spring a green onion will appear.

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Autumn planting has its advantages:

storage of onions until spring is not required, it will not deteriorate;
onion fly is not threatened;
an early harvest will appear;
after collecting it, you can plant other plants.

If you are guided by the lunar calendar, then you can choose the most suitable date when to plant onion sets in 2021. Thanks to this, a rich and high-quality harvest will be obtained.