Planting seedlings in April. April calendar. Garden work, activities for the care of fruit trees and shrubs
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April is a very busy month for the gardener. In order for all the efforts made to be fully justified, you should carefully study the lunar calendar of the gardener for April 2017 and follow the recommendations given in it. Compliance with simple tricks will help you rationally allocate time and get a good harvest for your work. The sowing calendar will be useful not only for beginners, but also for experienced gardeners.
Work carried out in April
In April, nature really wakes up and begins to develop at a rapid pace. It is necessary to monitor not only the garden, but also the garden, because the future harvest depends on some activities. Trees should be whitewashed and fertilized with fertilizers containing nitrogen. Also in the morning, you should shake off various pests from fruit trees. Due to the low temperature, they do not show activity and can be quickly collected.
Advice. From the moment the leaves begin to bloom on currants and gooseberries, the soil under the bushes must be covered with a black film. This technique will not allow pests wintering in the ground to get out.
Within a month, you must complete the following work:
- sowing seeds for seedlings and in open ground;
- care for growing seedlings;
- preparation of greenhouses and greenhouses;
- planting seedlings under film shelters;
- the formation of beds;
- planting fruit trees and shrubs.
Lunar work calendar for April
April 1, 2 - Unfavorable days for sowing all vegetable crops except cabbage. It is not advisable to prune plants. You can thin out seedlings, prepare cuttings for further rooting, perform hilling and loosening of the soil, and carry out protective treatment of the garden.
April 3.4 - Favorable days for soaking seeds and pre-sowing preparation. Sowing and planting vegetable crops in greenhouses are carried out, grown pumpkin seedlings dive. Perform watering and top dressing, vaccinate in the garden. It is forbidden to use chemicals for plant protection. Transplantation and propagation of indoor flowers is allowed.
April 5.6 - These days are extremely unfavorable for sowing any crops. It is undesirable to water, cut and use fertilizers. They pick tomatoes, sweet peppers and eggplants. It is allowed to plant fruit crops with a well-developed root system. Engaged in loosening and weeding the soil.
April 7, 8, 9 - Excellent days for sowing annual flowers for seedlings, picking, fertilizing and watering. You can sow the seeds of cucumbers, herbs, plant shrubs and trees. Perform protective treatments against diseases and pests. Soaking vegetable seeds is prohibited.
April 10 - The day is extremely unfavorable for spraying, grafting and re-grafting plants. Sowing of solanaceous crops is allowed. Good results are obtained by planting potatoes and sowing beets, carrots, root parsley. Harden off celery seedlings. In the garden, they are engaged in loosening, weeding and the formation of a trunk.
Attention! April 11 is unfavorable for all types of work related to sowing, planting and caring for plants. Dedicate it to the study of agricultural technology and the revision of fertilizers.
April 12, 13, 14 - During these days it is not recommended to resort to pruning of any plants. Work is allowed in the garden and on the site: loosening, watering, weeding, top dressing. Good results can be obtained by soaking the seeds of flowering plants, sowing root crops and climbing plants.
April 15, 16 - These days it is better not to take on garden tools. Engage in sowing vegetables and spices. Take care of plants: loosen and thin seedlings, treat pests, stepchild grown seedlings.
April 17, 18, 19 - Postpone transplanting and picking seedlings. Engage in sowing legumes and planting early potatoes. Soaking and germinating seeds, sowing onions and root crops will show good results. You can carry out foliar feeding and prepare cuttings of fruit trees for subsequent grafting. In the garden, treat trees for pests and diseases.
April 20, 21 - Unfavorable days for sowing, planting and transplanting any crops. You can do loosening and spraying. Postpone pruning shrubs, do not harvest cuttings for grafting. Check the availability of fertilizers and replenish the missing stocks.
April 22, 23 - These days you can harvest cuttings and vaccinate. You can also do planting seedlings in open ground and planting potatoes. In greenhouses, you can sow radishes and salads. Put tools away - garden pruning and pest control are prohibited.
April 24, 25 - Continue planting radish and lettuce. In open ground, plant onions on a feather and sow spinach. Any actions with nightshade seedlings are prohibited - leave planting on the beds and picking for later. These days it is better to refuse watering, but you can loosen the plantings and remove weeds. Pay attention to the garden - it's time to treat it from pests.
April 27 - Pruning and transplanting of plants is prohibited. The day is favorable for planting trees and fruit bushes, planting seedlings of pumpkin and nightshade crops in the ground. It's time to plant annual and perennial flowers in the flower beds. Germination of any seed will give good results.
April 28, 29 - Favorable days for planting all kinds of cabbage, roses and grapes. You can also sow vegetables and herbs. Any work is allowed, except for trimming plants and cutting lawn grass.
April 30 - You can continue planting fruit trees, sowing vegetables, planting seedlings. Perform grafting of previously harvested cuttings. Planted plants are watered and fertilized. Set up a compost heap. You can also do transplanting and propagating indoor flowers.
Spring days are very fleeting, so do not put things off until later. Having worked fruitfully in April, you will see the result in the following months.
ATTENTION! This is an archived page, currently up to date:
Gardener's lunar calendar 2017 - Garden.
Spring plantings and vaccinations
The table of the lunar calendar shown on this page is a thematic selection from the universal , for work with fruit trees and shrubs (work with garden strawberries - in the thematic calendar "Garden")
April picks up water, opens flowers.
April is a good time for tree grafting and spring planting. Fruit trees and shrubs in April must also be treated against wintering pests. After the snow melts, the foliage is removed from the site, which they might not have had time to collect in the fall due to the early arrival of cold weather. Formative pruning of trees should be completed before the start of sap flow, and the days before the onset of summer heat are most favorable for planting trees.
ATTENTION! Our gardener's lunar calendar is maintained by Moscow time. (The calendar can be used throughout Russia, taking into account the difference between Moscow and local time * )
Garden work, activities for the care of fruit trees and shrubs |
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from 01 April 2017 00:00 (Sat) to 02 April 2017 21:27 (Sun) |
Loosening the earth. Carrying out inoculations of fruit and ornamental crops. (We are still doing it, the entrance is only from the lunar calendar, besides, this year we have not forgotten about the crops of cucumbers for the southerners) |
from 02 April 2017 21:27 (Sun) to 05 April 2017 01:13 (Wed) Waxing Moon in the sign of Cancer |
Cutting trees and shrubs is prohibited. Favorable time for watering plants, applying mineral fertilizers. Conducting vaccinations. Favorable time for, in the landing pits prepared in the fall. |
from 05 April 2017 01:13 (Wed) to April 07, 2017 07:19 (Fri) Waxing Moon in Leo |
A favorable period for sowing, planting and picking ornamental climbing plants (lianas). Fruit trees will easily tolerate grafting. Possible time for tillage: plowing, digging, cultivation. April 7 (25.03 style) - Annunciation |
from 07 April 2017 07:19 (Fri) to 09 April 2017 15:34 (Sun) Waxing Moon in Virgo |
During this period, it is better not to sow or plant anything. Grafting fruit trees. Spraying against pests and diseases of trees and shrubs. |
from 09 April 2017 15:34 (Sun) to April 10, 2017 18:24 (Mon) Waxing Moon in the sign of Libra |
Vaccination and re-vaccination. Treatment of frost holes, wounds, hollows, injuries by mice. Trees and berry bushes planted these days are well rooted. Favorable period for planting and transplanting honeysuckle and roses. |
from 10 April 2017 18:24 (Mon) to April 12, 2017 20:42 (Wed) FULL MOON |
It is not recommended to sow, plant, replant anything, carry out any work with plants. It is possible to thin out seedlings, loosen and mulch the soil, remove garbage, etc. April 11, 2017 09:08 Moscow time - astronomical full moon |
from 12 April 2017 20:42 (Wed) to April 14, 2017 13:27 (Fri) Waning Moon in Scorpio |
In spring, sanitary pruning of trees and shrubs is prohibited in this sign. Watering and fertilizing with organic fertilizers. Favorable time for planting raspberries, currants, gooseberries, honeysuckle, mountain ash, and roses. The slope and garter of annual growths of the apple tree, the rooting of strawberry rosettes, which will be required to renew the plantation. Soil loosening and mulching, composting. In the southern regions, it is also possible to plant seedlings of cultivated grapes, a favorable time for planting seedlings of shadberry, apple, pear, cherry, plum. |
from 14 April 2017 13:27 (Fri) to April 17, 2017 02:04 (Mon) Waning Moon in Sagittarius |
Effective spraying of fruit trees and berry bushes from pests, diseases; heat-loving crops, as well as poorly overwintered and recently planted trees and shrubs with growth stimulants. Pour gooseberries and currants with hot water (up to 65 ° C). Application of fertilizers to near-stem circles of fruit trees and shrubs. Spring tillage: digging, loosening, hilling. The gradual removal of shelters from roses and other ornamental crops. |
from 17 April 2017 02:04 (Mon) to April 19, 2017 13:51 (Wed) Waning Moon in Capricorn |
Top dressing with organic fertilizers. Carrying out pruning of fruit trees, berry bushes and ornamental crops. Treatment of plants against pests wintering in the ground. Planting seedlings of apple, pear, cherry, plum, shadberry. |
from 19 April 2017 13:51 (Wed) to April 21, 2017 22:42 (Fri) Waning Moon in Aquarius |
Extremely unfavorable days for transplanting and planting trees. Loosening the earth, spraying against pests and diseases, applying organic fertilizers. |
from 21 April 2017 22:42 (Fri) to April 24, 2017 03:32 (Mon) Waning Moon in Pisces |
In the garden, watering and foliar fertilizing with organic fertilizers, introducing organic matter into the near-stem circles of fruit trees and berry bushes. |
from 24 April 2017 03:32 (Mon) to April 25, 2017 05:02 (Tue) Waning Moon in Aries |
Plowing, digging and loosening the soil, pest control and plant diseases. Fertilizing fruit trees and shrubs with mineral fertilizers. |
from April 25, 2017 05:02 (Tue) to April 27, 2017 05:56 (Thu) NEW MOON |
It is not recommended to sow, plant, replant anything, carry out any work with plants. It is possible to thin out seedlings, loosen and mulch the soil, collect garbage and other types of work not directly related to plants. Checking garden tools, purchasing missing supplies. April 26, 2017 15:15 Moscow time - the beginning of the lunar month, - until April 26, 2017 04:56 The moon is in the sign of Aries, then in the sign of Taurus. |
from April 27, 2017 05:56 (Thu) to April 28, 2017 04:39 (Fri) Waxing Moon in Taurus |
Favorable time for watering plants, applying mineral fertilizers. Treatment of frostbite, damage by mice and hares. Spring grafting of fruit and ornamental crops (before the buds swell). |
from 28 April 2017 04:39 (Fri) to April 30, 2017 04:48 (Sun) Waxing Moon in the sign of Gemini |
Unfavorable time for watering plants. Loosening and cultivation of the earth. Loosening the earth. Carrying out inoculations of fruit and ornamental crops. April 29 (16.04 style) - Irina (Arina) Nursery |
from 30 April 2017 04:48 (Sun) to April 30, 2017 23:59 (Sun) Waxing Moon in the sign of Cancer |
Cutting trees and shrubs is prohibited. Favorable time for irrigation, application of mineral fertilizers. Conducting vaccinations. Favorable time for transplanting and planting trees and shrubs, into the landing pits prepared in the fall. Forum Forum add-ons: Lunar calendar 2017- I propose to make a table with sections: Moon data and date, vegetables, flower garden, garden. And to distribute the information on these graphs. : Based on one rather interesting folk omen, it is compiled (for Moscow, St. Petersburg and Nizhny Novgorod). * To determine the local time of the lunar calendar event in Kaliningrad, you need to subtract -1 hour, in Samara: add +1 hour, in Yekaterinburg and Perm: +2; Novosibirsk: +3, Krasnoyarsk: +4 hours... in Vladivostok: +7, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky: +9 hours. |
There is very little time left before the opening of the summer season. April, perhaps, is one of the most difficult and responsible months for gardeners, and it is precisely on this month that the preparation of the garden plot for the sowing season falls. In this spring month, the summer cottage is put in order and seedlings are planted. When exactly to carry out certain work, and what seedlings to plant in April, the table of favorable days and the lunar calendar for planting seeds will tell.
Behind the winter and the site requires a "general cleaning", so summer residents, armed with the necessary tools, carry out pruning, filing trees, shrubs, clean the garden from dried leaves and branches. In general, they get rid of everything unnecessary and last year. During this period, it is worth taking care of the destruction of pests by processing fruit trees. April is considered a good period for fertilizing the site.
Favorable days for planting seedlings in April 2017 according to the lunar calendar: seed planting table.
So, when to carry out all of the above work and when to start planting seedlings, transplanting them, and planting plants in the ground. All this will be told by tables for performing certain gardening works.
Auspicious days for planting seedlings in April 2017 are. These days you can safely plant, transplant your favorite crops.
Favorable days for planting seedlings in April 2017 according to the lunar calendar: seed planting table.
The best days for planting trees and shrubs in April 2017:
The best days, taking into account the lunar phases, for cultivation and application of organic fertilizers are: it is better to apply organic fertilizers on 12-13, 17-18, 21-23, and mineral fertilizers on 2-4, 27, 30. Plow, cultivate, hill and loosen the earth should be 14-16, 19-20, 24-25, cut branches and shoots - 15-24, fight pests - 24-25.
The moon affects not only people, but also plants. In order for your home garden to please with beautiful and healthy flowers, use the recommendations of the lunar calendar of indoor plants.
April is a time of active growth and flowering of many plants. It is during this period that they need careful care. The calendar recommendations will help determine the days when your intervention is needed and the time when the plants are best left alone. Favorite flowers also need care and attention, so please yourself and get new beautiful containers for transplanting, as well as replenish your home garden with new pets.
12th of April. These days, the growing moon is in the constellation of Gemini. This location is good for pest control work. Careful watering and loosening of the soil will allow the root system to actively develop, and the plants will give good new shoots. Also on weekends you can do sowing seeds for seedlings.
3 - 4 April. These days will pass under the influence of the fertile zodiac Cancer. Use its energy for active care of house plants. Roses will be especially grateful to you - timely measures to remove extra branches will enable the plant to form buds and soon please you with elegant flowers with a unique aroma.
5 - 6 April. The influence of the zodiac Leo is unfavorable for active actions, so give yourself and the plants a good rest. Limit yourself to dusting large sheets. A small shower for the money tree will enhance its unusual properties.
7 - 9 April. Virgo is good at transplanting houseplants with small inflorescences, so from Friday to Sunday, please your flowers with new pots of fertile soil. Newly acquired flowers also take root well. Violet helps to attract love, so buying this delicate flower is not only pleasant, but also useful.
April 10 - 11. The constellation of Libra and the growing Moon favor active actions with plants. This can be a transplant, and pruning of overgrown branches, and root top dressing. However, you should not plant annuals during this period - the shoots will be strong, and flowering - weak.
April 12 - 14. The zodiac Scorpio, a fertile sign, allows you to plant and sow new flowers, as well as vegetable crops, from April 12 to 14. Good shoots with proper planting are provided to you. Use mineral fertilizers so that the root system quickly settles in a new place and gives strong and healthy shoots.
April 15 - 16. On the waning moon, the growth of flowers slows down, and they need rest. Therefore, on weekends, limit yourself to loosening the soil, the so-called dry watering. Also move the flowers that need active sunlight to the south side. Plants with delicate greenery, on the contrary, require shade and cool air.
April 17 - 19. This period will pass under the influence of the energy of the Capricorn constellation. The period is intended for selecting seeds for planting, loosening and watering the soil, as well as fertilizing flowers that are gaining buds. Pay attention to the orchid - a flower that attracts material well-being. Wipe the leaves of accumulated dirt and move it to the room where you store your money.
20 - 21 April. The moon in the constellation Aquarius continues to decrease and fills the space with weak energy. This period is for the plants to rest, so a moderate spray will be the ideal solution for these days.
April 22 - 23. The moon in the constellation Pisces makes it possible to use the weekend for transplanting overgrown roses, pruning and cuttings. Such shoots grow strong and disease resistant. These days, use pest control products that have settled in the upper layers of the soil. Tobacco dust will scare them away from tender roots and save plants from torment.
April 26 - 27. The beginning of the growth of the Moon in the zodiac Taurus is favorable for planting and caring for citrus fruits. Proper pruning and crown formation, as well as watering with fertilizers, will help plants gain strength for fruiting.
April 28 - 29. Gemini, despite the growth of the moon, is able to slow down the development of plants, which affects the formation of new shoots and buds. During this period, ficuses require attention. They are able to take away the negative from the surrounding space, but they need space. Place a large flower on the floor, carefully rubbing its wide leaves.
April 30. April ends the day under the influence of the zodiac Cancer. This Sign gives you a wide choice of actions. At this time, you can do both planting and rooting seedlings, and buying new plants. Attention should be paid to geraniums - this flower disinfects the air and helps to cope with problems.
The active growth of flowers in the second spring month pleases the eye and brings a lot of positive emotions. So that your flowers not only bring positive, but also get rid of negativity, take a closer look at them. Some flowers are energy vampires by nature, and they do not belong at home. We wish you good luck and don't forget to press the buttons and
The long-awaited April has arrived. Gardeners and gardeners were looking forward to the first spring month, because it is he who brings amateur farmers closer to the summer season and is considered almost the last time for planting seeds for seedlings. But what kind of crops should be planted in April, what are the suitable days for this, our article and the table of favorable days will tell.
Lunar days are very important for all plants without exception. The Moon, as a natural satellite of the Earth, has a huge impact on all growing organisms on our planet. Focusing on the lunar phases, you can increase the yield, or you can destroy the plant. Therefore, it is worth considering the position of the Moon in the sky in more detail.
1-10 Waxing Moon
11 - Full Moon
12-25 Waning Moon
26 - New Moon
27-30 Growing Moon
What seedlings to plant in April 2017 according to the lunar calendar: seed planting table.
In the first half of April, cucumber seeds are sown for seedlings. Cucumbers grow quickly and therefore, after the appearance of the first sprouts, you need to count 2 weeks and boldly plant seedlings in open soil. The beginning of the spring month is well suited for planting eggplants, tomatoes (early ripening) and any varieties of cabbage (red, broccoli, white cabbage).
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What seedlings to plant in April 2017 according to the lunar calendar: seed planting table.
And also the beginning of April is considered the ideal time for any greenery, which should be planted in a separate container (one large box) and grown at home before planting in open soil.
Already after April 20, all gardeners begin a large-scale "move". At this time, it is already possible to sow the seeds of sorrel, spinach, radishes and leaf lettuce in open ground. And also carrots, peas, parsley, dill and mustard are planted directly into the ground.
The end of April is the ideal time for planting seedlings of pumpkin crops: melon, watermelon, pumpkin. The last days of April are the best for planting corn and potatoes.
Folk signs:
1. Crocuses have bloomed - it's time to plant carrots.
2. Birch blossoms - the best time for planting potatoes.
3. Narcissus bloomed - feel free to plant seedlings of cabbage.