As we approach a busy month for city workers and gardeners, there’s plenty to do, from harvesting crops to caring for plants. At the beginning of the month, you can still sow late vegetables and focus on weeding, watering, and nurturing growth. You might even start to collect your first crop of vegetables and herbs.

Importance of a Planting Calendar

For successful crop planting, it’s essential to follow a monthly calendar. The lunar phases can help determine the best days for sowing and which crops are best suited for specific dates.

Crops to Plant This Month

Here are some crops you can plant during favorable days:

  • Tomatoes, Eggplants, and Sweet Peppers: 6, 8, 19-22, 24, 27
  • Cucumbers: 6, 16, 19-22, 24, 27
  • Onions and Garlic: 6, 15, 19-22, 24, 27, 29
  • Cabbage: 1-3, 5, 6, 10, 11, 19, 20, 23-26
  • Zucchini and Watermelon: 1-3, 5, 6, 10, 11, 19, 20, 25
  • Potatoes: 6, 12-13, 17, 19-22, 24
  • Corn: 1-4, 9, 12, 18-22
  • Peas and Beans: 1-3, 5, 6, 10, 11, 17, 19, 20

Important Dates for Planting

  • 1-3: Favorable days for planting cabbage, onions, greens, zucchini, and more. You can also plant flowers and raspberries.
  • 4: Not recommended for rose-related tasks.
  • 5-6: Good days for planting onions, hot peppers, asparagus, and applying fertilizers (avoid watering or weeding).
  • 7-9: Avoid sowing; focus on weeding and pruning.
  • 10-12: Great days for sowing greens, herbs, carrots, and more. Water sparingly and use natural methods for plant treatment.
  • 13-16: Ideal for soaking, watering, and fluffing soil. Avoid sowing vegetables during this time.
  • 17-19: Not suitable for any work with roses; only plant flowers and evergreens.
  • 20-21: Good for planting vegetables, applying fertilizers, and treating plants with chemicals.
  • 22-24: Planting vegetables and soaking tomatoes is allowed. Focus on weed management.
  • 25: Not suitable for sowing; focus on soil maintenance and early potato harvest.
  • 26-27: Great for planting cucumbers, eggplants, and other crops; avoid pinching trees or spraying chemicals.
  • 28-30: Less fertile days for sowing vegetables, but good for sowing greens and maintaining the lawn.

Conclusion

The monthly planting calendar for 2024 provides guidelines on optimal planting times, watering, fertilizing, and pest control. By adhering to this calendar, you can enhance the growth and development of your plants while staying in tune with natural rhythms!

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