Planting tomatoes for seedlings in 2020 according to the lunar calendar

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

Tomatoes are practically the most popular vegetable, and many gardeners are already thinking about when it is better to plant tomatoes for seedlings in 2020 according to the lunar calendar.

How to properly prepare seeds for planting

Before you think about the timing of planting tomatoes for seedlings, you need to choose the right seeds so that your vegetables can grow large and tasty.

It is worth remembering that you only need to choose seeds from trusted manufacturers if you want to get the maximum result. The right choice would be to buy seeds in company stores, as well as from those suppliers that you have already checked before. The most reliable of all suppliers on the territory of our country are Sedek, Poisk, Gavrish, Russian seeds.

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Before purchasing new seeds, make sure that the ones you have now are really few, as you should not stock up on too many seeds. Otherwise, they will simply disappear and you will not get any benefit from them.

Before purchasing, it is very important to make a plan in advance according to which you will plant your seeds in an open space or in a greenhouse. You will need to calculate the number of seedlings that you need, no more, no less, so as not to purchase that planting material, which will then not be used efficiently.

When to plant tomatoes

Many gardeners are already interested in when to plant tomatoes for seedlings in 2020 according to the lunar calendar in order to have time to plan all agricultural work. Moreover, it is important not only to know the peculiarities of the regions, but also to use the corresponding table.

The lunar calendar is of great help to any gardener or gardener, as it indicates the days on which the work will give the most effective result. If you use a special table, you can easily plan all the work on planting and caring for tomatoes.

To know exactly when to plant tomatoes for seedlings in 2020 according to the lunar calendar, you need to rely on favorable days, of which the following number will be next year:

• in January 2020, favorable days for planting tomatoes will fall on dates such as 2, 14, 17, 18, 20;
• in February, the number of favorable days is slightly less - on the 6th, 9th, 11th, 12th;
• in March of next year, tomatoes are best planted starting from 7, 10 numbers and ending with 15, 16 days;
• in April, the number of favorable days will increase slightly, and they will fall on dates such as 6, 7, 11, 12, 17, 18;
• in May, it will be possible to plant tomatoes throughout almost the entire month, you just need to focus on dates such as 2, 3, 8, 9, 15, 18.

Many gardeners now need to think about when to plant tomatoes for seedlings in 2020, since the purchase of planting material can be cheaper if you purchase it in advance.

Planting tomatoes depending on the region

It is also necessary to rely on what kind of region you are in, since different regions have different climatic conditions. They play a decisive role in the planting of tomatoes. Therefore, it is important to know the distribution of favorable days also by region.

Moscow suburbs

Favorable days across the regions are distributed extremely unevenly, since the territory of our country is too vast to bring everything to a common denominator.

It is best to plant tomatoes for seedlings in the Moscow region on the following days:

• if you are planning to plant early tomatoes, then use the time in early April, as it will be most favorable;
• if you need to plant tomatoes under film shelters, then the second half of March will be the best time for you;
• if your priority is to plant tall tomatoes for greenhouses, then it is best for you to choose the second half of March, and even better, the end of this month;
• if you need to plant tomatoes for greenhouses, namely undersized varieties, then use the time in early to mid-April;
• in early March, it is best to plant large tomatoes.

Such tips are relevant if you plan to plant tomatoes for seedlings at home, for example, on a windowsill.

However, regional statistics should still be useful not only for residents of the Moscow region, but also for Moscow itself, since people who grow some crops at home live in the metropolis.

Northern regions of Russia

If you are interested in the distribution of favorable days for planting tomatoes for seedlings by region, then you also need to know when such work should be carried out in the northern regions of our country.

Therefore, in the Urals and Siberia, it is necessary to plant tomatoes later than in other regions, since spring comes there a little later. Therefore, for seedlings, it is required to plant tomatoes in early April, and not in March.

The most favorable dates are the 11th, 12th and 17th. If you want to plant early tomatoes, then this should be done in the second half of February.

Some tips for moon phases

In the first phase of the moon, gravity exerts a force on water opposite to the force of gravity. This period of time is considered fertile and important. Hence, the first moon phase is said to aid seed germination and is considered the optimal time to plant aboveground, leafy crops.

As the moon continues to grow in the second quarter, pulling force is still being applied, and this time is considered the optimal time to plant closed-seed plants. These include beans, tomatoes, and peas. As such, both of these phases are suitable for transplanting and sowing any short-lived plants and are considered desirable times for planting plants in which flowers, leaves, seeds or fruits are to be harvested.

As the Moon enters its third and fourth cycles, it begins to wane and thus exerts less gravitational pull with a consequent decrease in tides.

In the third cycle, the effects of gravity are concentrated in the roots of the plants, and it is best to plant more durable crops. This includes perennials as well as root vegetables, potatoes and carrots. In the fourth quarter, lunar gravity is weakest. This time period is considered the best for harvesting, replanting and pruning. In addition, the soil is drier and therefore easier to work with. Hence, the fourth quarter is a good time to focus on improving the soil.

If you are looking to avoid weed sprouting, a new moon can help to cultivate the soil in the dark, especially if there is little to no light. This approach can help reduce the exposure of weeds to light and reduce the germination of weed seeds.

This argument is based on preliminary studies from Europe showing significant reductions in weed populations when tillage is done at night.

Thus, the phases of the moon have different effects on the germination of certain crops, and also make certain agricultural work a priority at a certain time.

Summarize

The main findings include the following:

1. It is necessary to plant tomatoes for seedlings in 2020 according to the lunar calendar mainly in March or April, since these are the most favorable months for such work.
2. In the northern regions, favorable days are shifted to the end of April, and early crops must be planted in February.
3. The influence of the phases of the moon on plant growth and fruit quality is very large, so you should be guided by the corresponding table.