When to plant zucchini for seedlings in 2021 by region

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

When to plant zucchini for seedlings in 2021, you can find out by the lunar calendar. In different regions (Moscow region, in the Urals, in Siberia, in the Central zone), their own numbers are determined for this.

When to sow seedlings depending on the phase of the moon

Zucchini is a thermophilic plant. If you do not follow the recommendations, he may die, without giving a crop. When to plant zucchini for seedlings in 2021 according to the lunar calendar in the Middle Lane and other Russian regions is important information. In certain phases of the moon, you cannot work with seedlings.

1. The first dangerous period in each month for zucchini seedlings is the time of the birth of a new moon. At the same time, the disk is not visible on the firmament. This is a difficult time for seedlings, therefore, sowing seeds, picking or replanting to the site is prohibited. It is unfavorable to engage in zucchini not only on the new moon, but also on the day preceding this period, as well as subsequent ones. Within a 3-day period, vegetable growers can prepare the soil, seedling containers, inventory.
2. The waxing moon phase is a favorable period for seedlings. At this time, greens, vegetables, flower and herbaceous plants are planted.
3. With a full moon (in the full moon phase), you can not practice zucchini. At this time, sowing, planting, and crop picking are prohibited. As in the new moon, you cannot do anything for three days: on this day, the day before and the day after. At the same time, it is possible to remove weeds in this phase, it is allowed to treat with special preparations against insect pests and various diseases.
4. In the phase of the waning moon, it is favorable to engage in zucchini. Plants grow and develop better.

About when to plant zucchini for seedlings in 2021 according to the lunar calendar in the Moscow region and other Russian regions by months, you can find out from the table below.

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

Cultivation depending on the region of cultivation

Zucchini are planted depending on the region of cultivation. Knowing when to plant zucchini for seedlings in 2021 in accordance with the recommendations of the lunar calendar, you can get a good harvest in any Russian region, even in Siberia:

1. In the middle lane, including the Moscow region, zucchini is sown in March and early April. They are planted in open ground after May 9 (you need to cover the seedlings). Plants have been without shelter since the end of May.
2. In Yekaterinburg and the northern regions, seeds are sown in April. It is allowed to plant on the site from May 20. During this period, frosts still often occur, so shelter is required. Without it, zucchini grow from the beginning of June.
3. In the Urals, Siberia, seeds are planted in April-May, planted in the ground when the temperature stops dropping to minus values. This usually happens in early June.
4. In the southern regions, squash is sown in February. Already in March, you can plant seedlings in a permanent place in open ground.

These are general dates. You can sow zucchini for seedlings from February to October, depending on the region. In the latter case, the crop grows in a heated greenhouse.

How to properly prepare for landing

Having learned when to plant zucchini for seedlings in 2021 according to the lunar calendar in the Central Lane, in the Urals and other regions, it is necessary to choose and prepare the planting material correctly.

When choosing, you should pay attention to the integrity of the package and the date on it. Seeds with a shelf life of no more than a 2-year period will germinate successfully.

Having opened the package, you must first check the germination of the planting material. To do this, they are poured into a glass and filled with water. The floating seeds need to be thrown away, the life-giving force is lost in them. Those that have sunk to the bottom will quickly ascend.

To activate germination, the seeds must lie for several hours in warm water. Then the planting material must be removed, put in a rag and left in warm conditions for 3-4 days.

There is also another way to prepare. For this, the seeds are soaked in a solution of water with a growth stimulator. Various products can be purchased on the market. The main thing is to breed them in accordance with the recommendations contained on the package.

While the seeds are being prepared for planting, it is necessary to tackle the containers. They are thoroughly washed with a manganese solution and poured over with boiling water.

We need to prepare the ground as well. She can be taken outside, where she is in frosty conditions for a week. Then spill with manganese solution and fry in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. This gets rid of the insect larvae contained in the soil and helps to cope with diseases.

The containers should be small. Zucchini do not tolerate transplanting well, so it is better to plant each seed in its own pot. This also eliminates the dive.

Planting process

Having carefully prepared, you can start planting. For this, drainage is laid at the bottom. The layer should be one and a half centimeter. For this purpose, you can use crushed brick or perlite.

A sufficient amount of soil must be placed on top of the drainage layer. Crush the top of the earth, moisten with settled water. Then plant 1-2 seeds in the center of the container to a depth of 2-3 centimeters and cover with soil.

Pour thoroughly with warm water. Put the pots in a warm place, cover with plastic wrap. When tender sprouts appear on the surface, remove the shelter.

Care

Saplings grow pretty quickly. They should be protected from drafts, direct sunlight. It is necessary to create the necessary conditions in the room.

The temperature regime during the daytime should vary from +20 to +25 degrees. At night, the temperature should not drop below 17 degrees.

It is necessary to provide a sufficient amount of sunlight. Otherwise, the seedlings will stretch. To avoid this, it is recommended to regularly rotate the containers.

Water the sprouts as needed. For this, water that has settled during the day is suitable. If you water it cold, the seedlings can get sick.

To ensure the best growth, you need to make regular fertilizing. For the first time, the soil is fertilized with a urea solution a week after the seedlings appear. The plants are re-fed with nitrophos in a week or two after the first treatment.

When the seedlings have grown enough, you can start transplanting to a permanent place.

If you follow the recommendations and observe the deadlines for planting zucchini for seedlings in 2021 according to the lunar calendar, they will grow quickly without causing problems for vegetable growers. You also need to provide proper care so that the seedlings do not get sick.

Summarize

1. For planting, the optimal time is selected in accordance with the lunar calendar and the growing region.
2. For planting, take suitable seeds, containers and soil.
3. In order for the seedlings to grow better, it is necessary to provide them with good conditions.