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Our Earth is only a part of the universe, which obeys this most complex organism and its systemic cosmobiological rhythms. Stars and planets influence each other, and the stronger the smaller the distance between cosmic bodies.

The eternal satellite of our home planet, the Moon, due to its location, has an obvious and implicit, but quite strong influence on all earthly things. Every 12.5 hours, under its influence, the gravitational field shifts, causing a tidal effect - an increase and decrease in water levels in large bodies of water (seas and oceans).

The movement of juices and other processes in plants are also subject to the influence of the Moon. It occurs through light and electromagnetic impulses, as well as other planetary interactions perceived by plants. Therefore, the actions of the gardener in accordance with these processes or contrary to them can either significantly increase the yield of planted crops or negate their own efforts.

The sowing lunar calendar for 2018 was compiled taking into account all the nuances and provides the opportunity to optimally carry out agricultural work on the site without the need to make your own calculations and look at the Moon in the sky.

With the help of the tips presented in the lunar calendar, you can find out which days are favorable and which, on the contrary, are not suitable for gardening.

In April 2018, the new moon falls on April 16th. The full moon will occur on April 30, 2018.

The sowing calendar for April 2018 shows the dates most favorable for sowing seeds, replanting plants and caring for them.

There are days in the month when planting is not recommended at all. They fall on the 15th, 16th, 17th and 30th.

The days of caring for fruit trees and shrubs should also be checked against the lunar calendar.

Experienced people always notice the weather in April, because according to some natural processes you can predict what the coming harvest will be like.

If the end of April is rich in warm rains, you can expect a bountiful harvest.

The frogs begin to croak – it’s time to sow oats.

April melt water flows on clear nights - it will good weather when harvesting wheat.

If there were thunderstorms on Annunciation Day, get ready to collect a lot of nuts; if there is frost, wind or fog, get ready for a high-yielding year. On the day of the holiday it's raining- in summer there will be a lot of mushrooms in the forest.

If swallows do not arrive in April, then spring will be cold.

The lunar month consists of a rhythmic change of two main states of the Moon: waxing (waxing) and waning. The beginning of each new phase of this process is the new and full Moon, respectively. Full moons occur when the Moon is in a position relative to the Sun when it receives maximum sunlight and when its surface is illuminated to the maximum. New moons occur when the Moon is on the same line between the Sun and the Earth, making it impossible to see the sunlight reflected by the Moon. The waxing Moon is observed in the period between the new moon and the full moon, and the waning Moon is observed in the period between the full and new moon. The waxing Moon corresponds to the first and second quarters (phases) of the Moon. Waning Moon - third and fourth quarters of the cycle.

The influence of the waxing Moon on plant growth is positive: this good time to stimulate the growth of plantings, as well as their reproduction. The phase of the waning Moon is an ideal time for all types of plant care, as well as for combating garden pests.

In addition, from centuries of experience and many traditions it is known that the bioelectric field of plants fluctuates, that they grow and absorb water with irregular intensity. A rapid growth rate is often followed by a period of dormancy. Thus, a period of rest necessarily begins immediately after fruiting. Having these ideas about the influence of the Moon on the growth and development of plants, it is easy to understand that proper “synchronization” of plant growth phases with the phases of the Moon gives both healthier plants and a more abundant harvest.

It is not for nothing that the lunar gardening calendar is compiled in such a way as to sow seeds on the full Moon: our ancestors knew very well that seeds would germinate at a faster pace at this time. However, there is another approach: you can sow during the new moon to ensure germination before the plant's growth spurt occurs at the full moon.

Introducing 2020 for every day. Daily lunar calendar for gardeners, flower growers and gardeners. Moon calendar sowing and planting contains detailed description gardening work for every day. The calendar recommends favorable days for sowing, planting, caring for plants and mass necessary work in the flower garden, garden and vegetable garden, depending on the influence of the Moon and taking into account the agricultural conditions of Central Russia. The lunar calendar gives the dates for sowing and planting a large number of fruit, berry, vegetable and ornamental plants.

The calendar includes a calendar for 2020. The exact time of sunrise and sunset, the time of the moon's entry into Zodiac sign, hours of the full moon, new moon, transition from the waxing to the waning moon, change time lunar phases, day longitude is indicated in Moscow time for Moscow coordinates.

Lunar calendar of sowing and planting for 2020 published for 10 days and updated weekly.

We suggest that experienced gardeners use a brief Lunar calendar in pictures, and you can open the general Lunar sowing calendar in the form of a table, published for three months, using the picture link below:

March 13, 2020. Friday

March 14, 2020. Saturday

March 15, 2020. Sunday

March 16, 2020. Monday

March 17, 2020. Tuesday

March 18, 2020. Wednesday

March 19, 2020. Thursday

March 20, 2020. Friday

March 21, 2020. Saturday

March 22, 2020. Sunday

A few words about the lunar calendar of sowing and planting for each day of the year.

About the lunar calendar of sowing and planting for every day of the year

The daily lunar calendar of sowing and planting contains a list of work for every day in the garden, flower garden and vegetable garden. The lunar calendar was compiled for those who are passionate about gardening, floriculture, and vegetable gardening. Sowing and planting days on the calendar different cultures recommended based on the lunar phases and the Moon’s passage through the zodiac constellation, as well as agricultural dates.

The lunar calendar gives recommendations on what seeds are favorable to sow, what plants to plant, how best to care for plants under the influence of the Moon. Fertile zodiac signs Capricorn, Pisces, Taurus, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio favor sowing, planting, and a bountiful harvest. In the days of low-fertility signs Aquarius, Aries, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius, you can sow and plant individual species plants, mainly ornamental. Under a favorable zodiac sign, root crops are planted and sown on the waning Moon, and other vegetable crops, berries, fruits, and ornamental plants are planted and sown on the waxing Moon. During the full moon and new moon, the lunar calendar does not recommend sowing and planting; on these days they fight against plant diseases and pests.

Also in the lunar calendar for each day the necessary daily work in the garden and vegetable garden is listed, the results of which are not influenced by the Moon; these works are determined by the agricultural conditions of the given area and the weather. In the lunar sowing calendar, for these works we recommend days free from sowing and planting work.

The lunar calendar shows the dates for sowing and planting many plants. These are fruit and ornamental trees, berry and ornamental shrubs, annual and perennial flower and berry crops. Our lunar calendar tells us about the favorable times for sowing and planting almost all vegetable crops grown in the Middle Zone, with in different ways cultivation: planting, forcing, sowing, through seedlings, including in a greenhouse, on a windowsill and in open ground.

The lunar sowing and planting calendar for each day contains astronomical information indicating the exact time of the Moon's entry into each zodiac sign, the hours of the full moon and new moon are indicated, the time of moonrise and sunset, the time of sunrise and sunset and the length of daylight are given. If the Moon enters a certain zodiac sign during the day, then in the lunar calendar, in the sowing and planting recommendations column, a note is given before the specified hour to sow, plant and care for plants according to the recommendations of the previous day of the lunar calendar.

In addition, the lunar calendar of sowing and planting for each day contains folk signs for the Moon and signs for the harvest from the folk agricultural calendar.

Astronomical information about the Sun in our calendar

If you observe the position of the Sun for a long enough time, for example, throughout the year, you will notice that its height above the horizon on different days will be different - the highest on June 21-22, and the lowest on December 21-22. IN different years these events fall on different days. These days are called the summer and winter solstices. Twice a year, on March 20-21 and September 22-23, the Sun rises exactly at the east point and sets exactly at the west point. These days it is below and above the horizon same time(that is, day is equal to night), and therefore they are called the days of the spring and autumn equinox. Between March 21 and September 22, the Sun rises north of the east point and, conversely, between September 23 and March 21 south of it.

Traditionally, March 21, June 22, September 23 and December 22 are considered the beginning of the seasons in the northern hemisphere of the Earth: spring, summer, autumn and winter.

We publish information on which days the listed astronomical events fall this year in the daily lunar calendar, which is given above.

How to grow plants in the rhythm of the lunar phases

The topic itself is interesting about the influence on the growth and development of plants of the position of the planets in the zodiac circle, in particular the closest companion of our planet - the Moon, about the interaction of the phases of the Moon and the growth, development of plants, the activity of microbiological processes in the soil.

The influence of the Moon on earthly affairs has been known since ancient times. It is with this planet that the tidal phenomena of oceanic and sea ​​waters, as well as fluctuations in electromagnetic fields that affect the weather. It is believed that on a full moon, the above-ground parts of plants are filled with juice to a greater extent, and on a new moon, it seems to tend to flow back to the roots. In the first case, there is a stronger hydration of the tissues, in the second - some dryness. From here comes research into the influence of the moon on plants, and based on the knowledge gained, a lunar calendar is compiled for each day of the current year.

Plants are influenced not only by the phases of the moon, but also by its position in the zodiac signs. It is better to plant when our companion is in the constellations of Taurus, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces. Fight weeds when she is in the signs of Aries, Gemini, Sagittarius, Aquarius. The presence of the Moon in the constellation Aries is conducive to collecting fruits - they are better stored. Moving to the constellation Libra is favorable for watering and grafting, to the constellation Leo - for mowing and weeding, Sagittarius - for digging up root crops, Aquarius - for exterminating pests.

If you believe the experience of astrological observations, then the zodiac signs are divided into productive (fertile): Taurus, Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces, and unproductive (infertile): Aries, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius, Aquarius. Planting and sowing of fruit and ornamental plants according to the lunar calendar is best done when the Moon is in a productive zodiac sign.

How the lunar calendar of sowing and planting is compiled for each day

From a practical perspective, the recommendations of the lunar calendar will be valid if they correspond to the local calendar dates for sowing and planting crops. Due to dissimilarity climatic conditions, landscape, soil in different areas, it is impossible to develop a single lunar calendar. If we calculate the timing of sowing crops in another specific area, we will get significant differences. In one case it will be late, in the other it will be too early (compare the south of Russia and the Urals). Agricultural work, as well as care and cleaning work, are also related to the length of daylight hours.

Local folk calendar, traditional experience, accumulated knowledge are the main support in practical activities gardener, florist and gardener. For neighboring regions, any lunar calendar needs amendments regarding the deadlines for sowing and planting, taking into account the conditions of a particular area. Data on the exact time of the Moon's entry into zodiac constellation can be obtained from a number (tear-off calendar) for gardeners and gardeners or an astrological calendar.

The weather also does not vary from year to year - there are early and late springs, which is also taken into account when compiling the lunar calendar.

The timing of the moon phases does not coincide from year to year. In almost a month, the Moon passes through 12 constellations, called the signs of the Zodiac. The following year, the lunar calendar shifts by 10 days. The timing of the moon phases repeats itself every 19 years. Every year, amendments are made to the daily sowing and planting calendar for the specific shape of the season and for the lunar phase.

The southern regions have already begun sowing, and in the Middle Zone, the Urals, Siberia, and the North-West everything is just beginning. Seedlings of flowers, tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants grow on window sills and in greenhouses and are “preparing” for transplanting to a permanent location. The hottest season is beginning - it’s time to trim and graft trees, prepare beds for planting vegetables.

Our Lunar calendar for gardeners and florists will help determine the best days for planting and sowing, as well as for grafting and cuttings of an orchard. It was compiled based on the influence of the position of the Moon in the sky on plants, because it differs in different phases. But whether or not to adhere to the lunar sowing calendar is up to you.

Moon phases in April 2019

• April 1-4 - waning moon
• April 5 - new moon
• April 6-18 – growing
• April 19—full moon
• April 20-30 – decreasing again

Knowing on which days the Moon waxes and wanes, you can make a planting plan yourself. You just need to know that when the night star is growing, plant crops in which the harvest is formed above the soil, and when it decreases, plant root crops. This is how you will get the greatest harvest, of course, observing the basic agricultural practices of these crops.

Favorable landing days in April 2019

Best days to plant:

• cucumbers 7, 8, 11, 12, 20, 21, 29, 30
• radishes 2, 3, 7, 8, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30
• greens 2, 3, 7, 8, 11, 12, 20, 21, 29, 30
• cabbage 2, 3, 7, 8, 11, 12
• eggplants 7, 8, 11, 12, 20, 21
• pepper 7, 8, 11, 12, 20, 21
• garlic 7, 8, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26
• bows 2, 3, 7, 8, 11, 12, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
• carrots 2, 3, 7, 8, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30
• tomatoes 7, 8, 11, 12, 20, 21
• potatoes 2, 3, 7, 8, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30.

Favorable days for sowing and planting flowers in April

• for annual flowers - 7, 8, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 29, 30
• for perennials - 7, 8, 11, 12, 18, 20, 21, 29, 30
• for bulbous and tuberous plants - 2, 3, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30

Prohibited days for planting in April

Unfavorable days in April, on which it is not recommended to plant and sow - 4, 5, 6, 19

Favorable days for planting trees and shrubs in April 2019

• fruit trees plant 2, 3, 7, 8, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
• grapes 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 29, 30
• gooseberries, currants, raspberries 2, 3, 7, 8, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30
• strawberries, garden strawberries - 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 29, 30

Purchase seedlings of apple, pear, cherry, plum and other garden trees from nurseries, so you are guaranteed to get excellent plants. When buying trees at markets and other similar places, you risk buying a wild one, or a completely unnecessary variety. On the website Pitomnikov.ru you can see where in your city or region you can buy good seedlings.

Lunar calendar for gardeners, gardeners and florists for April 2019

The table of favorable days for planting and sowing plants, as well as for other garden work for each day of the month, is compiled based on the phase of the moon and its location in a particular zodiac sign. The planting day calendar is very convenient, as you can always plan when to plant something and do it in your garden plot.

April 1, 2019. The waning moon is in the barren sign of Aquarius. A favorable day for cultivating the soil, loosening, and mulching plantings. The fight against pests and diseases in the garden will give good results. Pruning of trees and shrubs is recommended. Plant feeding, planting and replanting are not recommended.

April 2, 3, 2019. The waning moon is in the fertile sign of Pisces. The lunar sowing calendar recommends sowing and planting carrots, beets, root parsley, radishes, onions, and horseradish. You can sow cabbage seedlings of any kind, plant seedlings of tomatoes and peppers in heated greenhouses in the middle zone. In the southern regions you can plant potatoes. Feeding and watering of plants is recommended. Flower growers have good days for planting tuberous and bulbous flowers, perennials and annuals. Spraying garden plants against pests will not give the desired effect. These days you can plant fruit trees and shrubs; they will grow well. In warm areas, it's time to start working on strawberries - clean them of old leaves and feed them.

April 4, 5 and 6, 2019. New moon. Working with plants is not recommended, as they are very vulnerable during this period.

April 7, 8, 2019. The waxing moon is in the fertile sign of Taurus. The lunar garden calendar recommends planting Chinese, white and cauliflower cabbage. It is also recommended to sow radishes, greens, and plant garlic. Start picking seedlings. These are favorable days for sowing tomatoes and peppers for open ground, as well as early varieties of cucumbers. You can plant zucchini, squash, and pumpkins in warm beds. Feed the plants with mineral fertilizers - they will be well absorbed. We advise flower growers to plant annual and perennial flowers. In the orchard, pruning, planting and grafting of trees is recommended.

April 9, 10, 2019. The waxing moon is in the unproductive sign of Gemini. Excellent days for planting cabbage, leeks, peas, beans, beans. Feel free to sow leaf parsley, cilantro, and any salads. Sowing green manure will give good seedlings. You can start weeding and loosening the soil. It is advisable to plant climbing and hanging flowers in flower beds. It is better not to pick seedlings on these days. It is recommended to plant strawberries and grapes. The effectiveness of plant pest control these days is high.

April 11, 12, 2019. The waxing moon is in the fertile sign Cancer. Favorable days for sowing seeds of cabbage, nigella onions, lettuce, dill, and leaf parsley. The dive of seedlings will take place with minimal losses. You can plant seedlings of tomatoes, eggplants, peppers and tomatoes in greenhouses. Plant cucumbers and zucchini in greenhouses. Planting for seed production is not suitable. The gardener's lunar calendar recommends planting flowers and ornamental shrubs. Good effect from fertilizing with organic and mineral fertilizers. The use of pesticides is not recommended. In the orchard you can do grafting and cuttings. Excellent days for planting berry bushes.

April 13, 14, 15, 2019. Waxing moon in the barren sign of Leo. We recommend planting bush beans, asparagus, basil, and coriander. As well as weeding and loosening the soil, preparing beds for planting vegetables. It is undesirable to pinch and pinch plants or transplant seedlings to a permanent place. Tree grafting and formative pruning are shown.

April 16 and 17, 2019. The waxing moon in the sign of average fertility Virgo. We recommend thinning seedlings, picking, and replanting plants. If it’s warm here, plant the seedlings in an unheated greenhouse or under film in the ground. Spraying against pests and diseases will give good results. Feeding and watering will also not be superfluous. Flower growers can safely plant flowers and ornamental plants. We recommend formative pruning, planting and replanting of trees and shrubs to gardeners.

April 18, 2019. The waxing moon in the sign of average fertility Libra. A favorable day for planting cabbage seedlings in the ground. You can plant legumes, onions, beets, potatoes, and greens. You can take seedlings of peppers, tomatoes, and eggplants into the greenhouse. Sow green manure. Do not treat plants against diseases and pests, as the effect is insignificant. Tree grafting is not recommended, but pruning is quite appropriate. Flower growers can plant any type of flowers and ornamental shrubs, including rose hips and roses.

April 19, 2019. Full moon. Moon in the sign of Libra. The lunar planting calendar does not recommend planting or replanting plants on this day.

April 20 and 21, 2019. The waning moon is in the fertile sign of Scorpio. Good days for planting cabbage and celery seedlings in a permanent growing area, planting potatoes, carrots, root parsley and onion sets. You can transplant seedlings of tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants into a greenhouse, and in the southern regions into open ground (or under covering material). Also, these days are favorable for fertilizing with organic and mineral fertilizers and watering. You can plant any flowers. We do not recommend dividing corms. Spraying against pests and diseases will give good results.

April 22 and 23, 2019. The waning moon is in the unproductive sign of Sagittarius. In the garden you can plant onions, potatoes, radishes, and carrots. It is also good to loosen the soil and prepare it for planting vegetables and herbs. Plant tuberous and bulbous flowers in flower beds, and apricots, cherries, plums, apple trees, pears, raspberries and other fruit and berries in the fruit garden. These days the cuttings are taking root well.

April 24, 25, 26, 2019 A. Waning moon in the sign of Capricorn. Favorable days for sowing peas, parsley, carrots, potatoes, radishes, as well as planting cabbage and tomatoes. Good results after weeding and fertilizing with organic matter and mineral fertilizer. It is recommended to plant corms and ornamental shrubs, including roses. Do not work with plant roots or damage them - the plants may become sick or die. We advise you to do sanitary pruning of the orchard, as well as grafting.

April 27 and 28, 2019. The waning moon is in the barren sign of Aquarius. You can work with the soil - digging, loosening, preparing beds for planting. Unfavorable days for sowing and planting, as well as replanting plants. It is recommended to trim trees and bushes, cut out growth on raspberries and other shrubs, and process strawberries.

April 29 and 23, 2019. The waning moon is in the fertile sign of Pisces. We recommend planting cabbage and tomato seedlings in the ground, planting potatoes, radishes, zucchini, pumpkins, all types of salads, beets, peas, beans, and groundnuts. You can plant cucumbers in greenhouses. Tuberous and bulbous flowers planted these days will grow well and produce good flowering in the future. Do not treat plants against diseases and pests in these numbers - there will be no result. Plant strawberries, raspberries, grapes, and other berries. Start grafting trees.

Gardening in April

• In the middle zone, this is the most favorable time for planting seedlings of fruit trees and berry bushes. Plant trees before sap begins to flow, that is, before the buds swell. Saplings must be good quality and acclimatized to your conditions. If you buy them from a nursery nearby, then it will be so. If you have summer cottage If groundwater lies close, then give preference to trees and shrubs with a superficial root system - sea buckthorn, honeysuckle, etc.
• Treat garden strawberry plantations. To do this, you need to remove the material or spruce branches with which you covered the plantings for the winter. Then remove all the old foliage and trim off last year’s mustache. If you decide to reproduce good varieties- then plant the new rosettes on the tendrils on the prepared bed. If everything is done correctly, then next year you will already get a harvest from them. Feed the strawberry plantings with any nitrogen fertilizer and spray against pests.
• Trim the raspberries - remove all unnecessary shoots and old fruit-bearing shoots. They are easy to distinguish - they are brown and rougher. Prune the remaining bushes to the first living bud or to your desired height.
• In April, you can sow cold-resistant plants in the ground - dill, parsley, spinach, parsnips, lettuce, radishes, carrots. You can also plant green pea. It is much tastier than the one planted in May.
• Prepare seed potatoes for planting. Take it out into the light for germination. Treat with preparations against wireworms and other pests.
• It's time to plant cucumber seedlings. At the age of 1 month, the plants can be transplanted into a greenhouse or greenhouse.
• If necessary, tomato seedlings can be fed with complex fertilizer. In the ground it is fed only 2 weeks after planting.

A good day for root sowing, transplanting and picking seedlings. The day is fruitful, but you need to be careful with watering. You can start digging up bulbs for drying and storing them.

Today is favorable for harvesting, pruning trees and shrubs, pinching, and processing strawberries. Favorable for mowing the lawn. Be careful with watering.

Now is a good time to store corms, mow the lawn in order to radically improve it, as well as pruning, cutting and pinching plants.

A very good day for sowing or collecting root crops and storing them for long-term storage. Otherwise, it is better to refrain from working too actively with tools due to increased injury.

The time is favorable for sowing and harvesting root crops. Grafting, pruning and cuttings will be favorable. It is better to postpone transplanting and hilling up plants. Maintain a moderate watering regime.

Today, take care of flower bulbs and tubers, laying out flower beds and ridges, pruning and pinching ornamental plants. It is better to postpone sowing and transplanting other crops. Be careful with watering.

Today is a favorable day for cleaning and design planning of the site. Work in the garden, vegetable garden and indoor plants It's better to postpone it. You can do digging and weeding.

Today is a good day for canning and drying crops. Sowing and transplanting must be postponed. It is good to carry out deep digging of the earth in order to destroy weeds, fertilize and spray against pests.

Now is a good time to soak the seeds for later planting. Pruning plants and cleaning the area will give a good result and bring satisfaction - get rid of everything unnecessary and withered.

Today is favorable for cleaning the area and preparing equipment. To purchase equipment and planting material It's better to choose another time. It is also better to postpone all other matters, especially sowing or transplanting.

You may now have extensive plans for remodeling or acquiring exotic crops, but keep in mind that these will need to be adjusted over time to bring them to a more realistic look. It is better to postpone planting and other work directly with plants.

A suitable period to prepare the site for future crops. Weeding, fertilizing and pest control are favorable. It is better to postpone sowing. You can replant bushes and trees and take cuttings.

A good day for sowing herbs, soaking pepper and nightshade seeds. You can pick seedlings and harvest if it is not intended for long-term storage.

It is better not to plant indoor plants, because they can grow capricious; the same applies to garden crops. You can replant and prune trees and shrubs both in winter and autumn.

The time is favorable for gardening - plant trees and shrubs. Now it is necessary to check the soil moisture in the area and in indoor flowers, because the plants have begun to grow and are painfully tolerant of drought.

The day is moderately favorable for planting winter-hardy late-flowering plants in previously prepared flower beds and beds. It is better to postpone digging and weeding. Winter sowing is favorable.

A favorable day for sowing almost any plant, the edible part of which is above the ground. Plants from which you do not expect a quick harvest will develop especially well - sow on this day late-ripening varieties vegetables, greens and flowers. Winter sowing is favorable.

The day is not suitable for planting and picking seedlings, but you can start pruning bushes, forming tree crowns, preparing the soil and controlling pests.

Today is a moderately favorable day for working with the earth, but you need to work only in a good mood. Pest control, fertilization and watering are helpful. It is better to postpone planting and transplanting.

A good day for pinching, picking and cuttings, weeding. Sowing and replanting are unfavorable, the plants will grow weak, and the fruits may be substandard.

The day is very good for almost any work, except for cutting cuttings. Any fast-growing plant varieties are suitable for sowing, except bulbous and root crops. Seedlings and seedlings need to be watered especially carefully - a lack of moisture now can lead to serious inhibition in the development of plants.

This is a good time to plant any crops that are not intended for long-term storage. It is better to sow plants whose aerial parts are eaten and are not intended for long-term storage.

Harvest leafy vegetables, cereals, berries, mushrooms and above-ground vegetables - the time is favorable for processing and preservation the largest number useful substances. Cuttings and pinching are also good.

Mid-spring is the time for the first visit to the dacha. At this time, gardeners begin seasonal work. Some will say that there is still nothing to do at the dacha, and they will be mistaken. The list of things to do is quite extensive. The lunar sowing calendar for April 2018 will tell you where you need to put more effort and what work to leave for later.

First of all, while you still have free time, you should conduct an audit of your garden equipment. Some tools need to be repaired, while others need to be gotten rid of and replaced with new ones.

Second spring month already brings warmth. Snowrunner, as April is popularly called, dresses the earth in greenery and flowers. Folk signs for a month are based on many years of people’s observations of nature and make it possible to determine what should be done to get a good harvest.

So, what is worth paying attention to in April:

• It’s wet outside – there will be a lot of mushrooms in the summer;
• it’s hot during the day - summer will be without winds;
• thunderstorm at the beginning of the month - a rich harvest of nuts;
• birch trees give a lot of sap - summer will be rainy;
• if the snow is rough in April, the harvest in summer will be rich;
• there are no swallows - spring will be cold;
• many stars - the harvest will be good.

What to do in early April

In the second month of spring, if necessary, you need to buy mineral and organic fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides. If there is still snow on the site, you need to shake off the excess from the bushes: melting snow can break their branches. If frosty days are still expected, then it is recommended, on the contrary, to cover the fruit plantings even more with snow.

What to do in the middle of the month

To prevent excess moisture from turning the area into a swamp, you should dig ditches for water drainage. If there is little snow, it is recommended to install special snow retention shields. Early spring is the time to prune trees and shrubs. It is recommended to carry out work when the temperature outside is above zero. The list of work with trees includes not only the removal of dry branches. It is also necessary to form crowns of trees. Sections that have a large area should be covered with oil-based paint.

You should get rid of dry curled leaves from last year. Pests often overwinter in them. Dried fruits on trees are also cut off. You should inspect the berry bushes and identify buds that are very swollen. These buds often harbor mites. Removed parts of bushes must be burned as quickly as possible.

Work at the end of the period

In April, fruit trees are often affected by a variety of pests. The gardener should inspect the trunks and identify deep cracks. Insects dangerous to plants often breed in such places. Trees can also be affected by fungus.

If the bark of a tree has peeled off from its surface, it should be removed, and the resulting cracks must be repaired. Garden putty is suitable for repairing small cracks. In case of major damage, it is necessary to carry out pre-cleaning to healthy wood. To seal a hollow, you can use a composition of clay and manure in equal parts with the addition of copper sulfate. The proportion of vitriol should be 3% of the entire mixture. Fill the hollow with the resulting composition, and wrap the tree with a clean bandage on top. After 4 months, the bandage should be removed. During this time, healthy wood will appear under the fabric.

Dacha in April (video)

Lunar sowing calendar for April 2018

In mid-spring, bright sunshine may give way to prolonged rains. The weather is unstable, but despite this, dacha work is already in full swing.

April is a crucial period for every gardener. During this month, you should not only remove all excess water from the site, but also start planting seedlings, vegetables in the greenhouse and flowers. Almost all plants need attention, from raspberries to clematis.