When to plant onion sets in 2022 according to the lunar calendar

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

Onion sets are planted when the air temperature reaches + 18 ° C. This is a fairly long period of time - the whole of May and the beginning of June. If you know when to plant onion sets in 2022 according to the lunar calendar, it will be easier to choose good days by region.

When to sow onion sets and what the timing depends on

Onion sets are bulbs already grown from seeds. They are planted the next year in late spring, when the soil and air are well warmed up. The soil temperature is not lower than + 12 ° С, the soil should warm up by 10 cm, the air temperature should be from + 15 ° С, but it is permissible to plant at + 10 ° С, the main thing is that the earth is stably warm. A delay in planting is undesirable, the bulbs are chopped, they will not be so tasty. Planting too early stimulates arrow formation.

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By region, the desired timing varies as follows:

• Middle lane, Moscow, Moscow region - onions are planted in the greenhouse from late March to early April, in open ground no earlier than May.
• South of Russia, Krasnodar Territory, Astrakhan, Rostov and Volgograd regions, Adygea, Kalmykia - onions can be planted from the end of April, but you need to follow the conditions of a particular year.
• Leningrad region, North-West of Russia - in open ground can be planted in early May, sometimes a little later.
• Urals and Siberia - the vegetable is planted in open ground not earlier than the second half of May. If it is not possible to cover the plantings and return frosts are expected, then only at the beginning of June. Onion sets can be planted in greenhouses from the end of March.

In any region, the conditions of a particular year are taken into account. Onions are not a very thermophilic culture, but in well-heated soil they grow much better, the bulbs ripen faster and have a more harmonious taste.

The influence of the moon on the growth of onion sets

The moon has the same effect on plants as it does on water. In the growing phase, it intensifies the upward movement of the juices, culminating at the time of the full moon. Everything calms down during the waning moon, the lowest point is the new moon.

The waxing moon is favorable for working with ground parts of plants, as well as with crops, the main activity of which is in leaves, flowers and fruits. Root crops behave differently: all operations with them are best carried out on the days of the waning moon.

Landing on the waxing moon is permissible if the deadlines are very tight. However, during this period, the plant will be more vulnerable. To prevent root rotting, you need to pay even more attention to temperature and watering.

The full moon is usually not the best time to plant plants, since all their juices and forces are directed as high as possible, and the root system is vulnerable. However, for planting onions that do not yet have a ground part, this can be an advantageous period. On a full moon, you can plant onions on greens. But for planting for the sake of bulbs, the optimal period is the days of the waning moon.

The full moon is not good for transplanting or sowing, it is better not to disturb the plant. But on the other hand, this is an ideal period for collecting medicinal plants. At this time, their strength is at its maximum. If the onion is to be used for medicinal purposes, it is worth considering the days of full moons for harvesting.

Favorable days for planting onion sets

The periods of the waning moon in 2022 are shown in the table:

Month	Better days	Relatively suitable days (during the recession of the moon, but before or after new and full moons)
April	18-28	17, 29
May	18-28	17, 29
June	16-27	15, 28

Full moon days: April 16, May 16, June 14.

Unfavorable days

These are the days when you should not plant onion sets in 2022 according to the lunar calendar, regardless of the weather by region. These include: April 3-14, May 2-14, June 1-12.

However, if you need to get arrows from a bow, these days will be more suitable.

New moon days: April 30, May 30, June 29. They are also unfavorable, regardless of the purpose for which the onion is grown.

New Moon is the most depressive period for all living things. At first glance, it may seem that on this day the power of the plant should be concentrated as much as possible in the roots. This is partly true, but it is a dormant force. Plants planted on this day do not take root well and grow, regardless of which part is needed, ground or underground. Onion sets should not be planted on the new moon, like any root crops or other crops.

Influence of the zodiac signs

In addition to the growth or waning phase of the moon, the influence of the constellations through which it passes should be taken into account. Most fertile signs:

• Cancer. The most fertile sign, the bow "loves" it. The fruits will be abundant, juicy, tasty, strong, and stable. It is not recommended these days except to dig out the onions - it can be watery.
• Scorpion. This water sign is a special patron of nightshades, but it is also favorable for other crops, including onions of various types and varieties. Sowing during this period will give plentiful, tasty bulbs very resistant to storage shortages. Reproduction of bulbous is not recommended.
• Taurus. In 3rd place in terms of fertility, an ideal sign for planting bulbs, especially long and slow growing. Plants will be strong, bulbs will be weighty.
• Fishes. This sign is contradictory. It gives the most abundant harvests, but not the best in keeping quality. A good period for almost all crops, and for onions, but there is a caveat: plants planted under the sign of Pisces can suffer from root rot. If past years have shown that onions often rot on the site, it is better to choose days for planting when the Moon is in other signs.

Libra and Capricorn occupy a special position. They are fertile, but slightly inferior to leaders. Any onion grows well under the sign of Libra, especially those that are grown for sale or for decorative purposes: the fruits will be aligned, calibrated, beautiful. The earth sign Capricorn also favors all types of onions, plants can develop slowly, but will be strong and very hardy.

Average fertile signs are Gemini, Sagittarius and Virgo. On days when the Moon is in Gemini or in Virgo, onions are best only harvested, not planted. Sagittarius "likes" onions, but you should be prepared for the fact that the harvest will not be the highest. All three of these signs give strong and strong, but infertile plants.

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Unsuitable signs for planting common plants: Leo, Aries and Aquarius. However, onions, being a culture with a valuable underground part, behave in a non-standard manner. He "loves" the sign of Aries, it can be safely sown on days when the moon is in this constellation. Under the sign of Leo, onions should not be sown, but well harvested.

And Aquarius is suitable for those who are planning experimental landings. This sign is considered sterile. Plants planted during this period are weak, oppressed, and give the lowest yields. However, survivors can show extraordinary resilience: huge bulbs, a powerful feather. Aquarius is a sign that stimulates the appearance of mutations in plants. Sowing onion sets and bulbous plants on Moon days in Aquarius is possible, although it can be risky.

It is best to plant onions on a turnip when the Moon is in the signs of Taurus, Capricorn or Virgo. On greens - in Cancer, Pisces or Scorpio.

"Patrons" of the decorative bow are Libra, Gemini, Aquarius.

Outcomes

1. Onion sets are planted on average in May.
2. You need to focus on the condition of the soil, it should warm up to + 12 ° C.
3. For more successful survival, the days of the waning moon are chosen, when the power of plants is concentrated in the underground parts.
4. You should definitely not plant onion sets on the days of new moons.
5. On the growing moon, onions are planted on greens.
6. The best signs for planting onions are the same as for other plants: Cancer, Scorpio, Taurus, Pisces, but the culture loves the Aries sign, which is difficult for gardeners.