Eggplant planting calendar: auspicious days, care of stairs
Experienced gardeners prefer to make every effort to do so, to reap a good harvest of vegetables at the end of the summer season, as well as berries and fruits. And here the question immediately arises, when to plant eggplants and other crops, so as not to lose? Everyone approaches the answer to this question differently. Someone is looking at the lunar calendar, and someone makes a decision on inspiration or on the advice of a neighbor. In any case, it is recommended to find out in advance, which allocate favorable days for planting eggplant.
Sowing seedlings on the lunar calendar
Apparently, one of the most common options for experienced gardeners, and for novice farmers there is a monthly calendar for proper planting of eggplant. However, few are interested in secrets, that is, trying to find out, what this technology means.
so, the lunar calendar is actually a multi-layered system, which took more than a decade. Essentially, it is an observation of the phase of growth and decline of the Moon, which, as it turned out, significantly affects the effectiveness of planting your vegetables and roots. In addition, the lunar calendar is largely based on the findings of experienced agronomists, their advice and recommendations.
Notable, that this system is changing, updated annually. Therefore, you should study the new lunar calendar in advance, before planting. What does this creation look like?? In the calendar, usually, the list of vegetables and root crops is specified, and opposite them in the table are the numbers and months - the optimal period for planting in the soil of certain plants. But this applies to the generalized calendar of eggplant planting. There are also much more detailed: in it you can find useful information about the impact on the gardening process of the signs of the Zodiac, as well as other recommendations and facts of interest to you.
How to determine the best period for planting eggplant seedlings? Wait, until the time of the first spring frosts, otherwise the work you do will not be very effective. Then choose the days that are right for you, designed for planting in open ground or seedlings. In the future, you will be able to compare your plans with the information, specified in the monthly calendar. It is possible, you decide to adapt to the data provided by experienced agronomists and generally do the right thing.
Sometimes farmers refuse to follow key rules and determine planting days based on information in the lunar calendar. All through those, that the data may differ, and many are repulsed, allegedly due to inaccurate recommendations. However, that's the whole point, that each monthly calendar is made taking into account climatic features in this or that region. Therefore, the information may differ slightly, and it shouldn't scare you.
There is also universal data for any calendar table. Example, it will also indicate favorable days for planting eggplant, and unfavorable. Usually, farmer, who uses the lunar calendar for more than a year, knows for sure, that planting vegetables and roots is recommended for the waxing moon. So, you will get a full-fledged plant with fairly strong stems and crown. The fruits ripen much faster and more actively.
Video "Sowing seedlings on the calendar"
You will learn from the video, what numbers are most favorable for sowing seedlings.
On what days to plant seedlings
If sowing eggplant seedlings on the lunar calendar is carried out, it is important to follow the recommendations in the table. In that case, if you are a seasoned farmer, then be sure to be aware of all the vagaries of eggplant and the complexity of their cultivation, as in greenhouses, and in the open ground. If you do not understand the key characteristics of this plant or at least the basic features of its cultivation, you are unlikely to get a high result in the end.
Sometimes not much attention is paid to this. However, be careful: if you choose the landing day in your own way, in the future you may face problems already at the stage of sprouted eggplant. In addition, fruiting, probably, also will not please you.
Knowing for sure, when to plant eggplants for seedlings, you will be able to competently perform all stages of care for vegetables or roots, including eggplant. It is also very important to choose favorable days for watering, processing, weeding, etc.. It is not enough to plant eggplants at the most optimal time on the lunar calendar. It is important that you continue to provide all the necessary conditions for the full growth of garden culture.
Stair care
Having decided in February 2017 year with that, when it is better to plant eggplant seeds, you will complete only the initial stage. Ahead is laborious work, which provides you with competent care for agriculture. And eggplant seeds themselves require special preparation for sowing in the soil. To do this, it is recommended to soak the grain for a while in a solution of manganese. That will be enough 30 minutes. After that, they are removed from this mixture, washed with clean water, and then lowered into the nutrient composition. If your goal is quality seed treatment before they are planted directly in the ground, it is desirable to pay special attention to the preparation of the vitamin mixture. A spoonful of wood ash is added here, fertilizers or nitrophosphate. All these components are dissolved in a liter of water. After you meet these conditions, you can start sowing eggplant seeds in the soil.
As soon as the first seedlings emerged from the ground, every farmer needs to closely monitor the condition of the sprouts. Example, eggplant seedlings should be watered regularly and abundantly. By the way, if you do not water the seedlings abundantly and often, the trunk of a vegetable plant simply hardens prematurely. In addition, the lack of moisture can significantly affect the level of yield. However, it is undesirable to overdo it: excessive moisture causes dangerous fungal diseases, among which the disease of the black leg is distinguished.
On watering, your compliance with the basic recommendations for growing eggplant at home does not end there. Properly performed picking is of great importance, and it will be needed in that case, if you sow the seeds for seedlings, in a special box or container. This process will help you adjust the planting density of eggplant. Notable, that after picking seedlings for some time does not develop very actively. That's the whole point, that plants first expend all their energy on it, to fill flower pots or containers with the root system. If you make every effort to do so, to start planting eggplant seeds in February, then in time you will get a fairly generous harvest. Therefore, the result is worth the effort.
Video "Growing eggplant"
You will learn from the video, how to properly grow eggplant.
