Auspicious days for sowing seeds for seedlings in April 2020

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

Having planted a seed in the ground, it is quite exciting to watch how it germinates, and after planting in open ground, a crop appears. To grow good fruits, you need to pay attention to favorable days for sowing seeds for seedlings. Information for April 2020 is in the tables below.

Auspicious days

The timing of planting seeds for seedlings directly depends on the region. In order not to be mistaken with the planting time, and the seedlings were not damaged by frost, you can use the information presented in the table, which indicates favorable days for sowing seeds for seedlings in April 2020.

Culture	Drop off date	Possible transplant in open ground
Watermelon	April 9-12	You can land in open ground 20 days after the first leaves have appeared.
Eggplant	April 6-7, 24-25	Planting is carried out 60 days after the first shoots appeared on the surface of the earth.
Basil	April 9, 15, 16	Basil can be transplanted outdoors after 45 days.
Zucchini	April 9-12, if the winter in the region was late, then the planting of seeds is carried out in the period from May 5-7	Regardless of the variety of zucchini, planting in open ground is done after 45 days.
Cabbage	1-2, 7-8, 14, 24, 28 April	Seedlings must be at least 45 days old.
Cucumbers	1-2, 7, 24, 28 April	Seedlings can be transplanted into open ground after 25 days.
Tomatoes	April 7-11-12	If the variety is tall, then planting is done on the 55th day, and the usual varieties are planted on the 60th day. Standard varieties are transplanted after 45 days.
Beans	April 12-19	25 days after the seedlings have sprouted.
Garlic and onion	April 1, 2, 10-14, 18, 19, 28, 29	These crops are not planted for seedlings, but immediately placed in the ground.
Carrots, beets	01, 02, 10-14, 18, 19, 28, 29 April	Disembarkation is carried out directly into the open ground.
Parsley	05-07, 10-14, 18, 19, 23, 24-26, 30, 31 April	Disembarkation is carried out directly into the open ground.

How to plant seedlings correctly

Depending on the region, the planting date of seedlings may vary. In the southern ones, you can immediately plant seeds in a permanent place, but in the northern ones it is better to grow seedlings, and only after it gets warmer, transplant them into open ground. The best time to plant seeds is in April.

The crops presented below cannot be immediately planted in open ground, first you need to grow seedlings, and only then transplant. These include:

• tomatoes;
• bell pepper;
• eggplant;
• leek;
• pumpkin;
• zucchini;
• early cucumbers.

To grow a high-quality crop, it is important to know not only favorable days for sowing seeds for seedlings in April 2020, but also to remember the following rules:

• in order to grow a rich harvest, it is necessary to choose only high-quality seeds. If they are bad, the plant will grow weak and may not bear any fruit;
• when planting seeds for seedlings, you need to take high-quality soil. You can cook it yourself or purchase it in the store;
• it is better to use special boxes for seedlings. This is necessary so that the plant is comfortable and there is enough room for the root system;
• before sowing, the seeds must be warmed up and placed in a special solution - "growth accelerator";
• Each package purchased at the store has instructions for growing seeds and an approximate planting time.

Zodiac signs for fruitful planting

Many farmers, when choosing favorable days for sowing seeds for seedlings, adhere to the rules that are indicated in the lunar calendar. April 2020 is no exception.

In order for the planted seeds to grow and turn into high-quality seedlings, you need to pay attention to what sign of the zodiac the moon is in. And which of the signs is the most favorable, we will tell you.

Zodiac sign	What can you do
Taurus	During the time when the Moon is in Taurus, you can start planting legumes, cabbage, root crops. This period is also perfect for planting shrubs and perennials.
Cancer	During the reign of Cancer, you can start planting fruit and vegetable crops. The grown crop will not be stored for a long time, so it must be eaten immediately.
scales	Ornamental plants or flowers can be planted at this time.
Scorpion	Get involved in planting spicy and medicinal herbs, vegetables and berries.
Capricorn	A great time to start planting legumes, root crops, berries. If the crop is already ripe, then it's time to start harvesting it.
Fishes	You can plant vegetables, berries and flowers.

Culture	Pick up date
Cabbage	12-14, 26, 27, April
Cucumbers	April 9, 10, 26, 27
Greens	April 9, 10, 17-19, 26-27
Tomatoes	April 26, 27
Bell pepper	April 26, 27
Eggplant	April 26-27
Radish	April 7-10, 12-14, 17-19
Carrot	April 9-10, 12-14, April 17-19
Garlic	April 9-10, 12-14, April 17-19

Summarize

1. When planting seeds for seedlings, it is necessary to use a sowing calendar, which will become an assistant not only for a novice gardener.
2. April is a good time for planting seedlings, regardless of the region of residence.
3. When choosing the date of planting seeds, you can use the sowing calendar or the Lunar.