Summer residents are familiar with the definition of favorable days for planting crops on the site. Some gardeners carry out all actions related to caring for their garden strictly in accordance with the location of the moon. It doesn't matter whether they grow carrots or onions. Should we trust the lunar calendar when growing potatoes? Let’s try to figure it out in the article.
The yield of a crop largely depends from climatic and weather conditions, soil quality, seedlings, soil care and fertilizers, as well as many other factors.
The priority should be weather conditions, not the state of the moon
Among these factors is the location of the moon. However, if you take into account such a calendar, then there are few favorable days.
When to plant in May
In almost all regions, except the southern one, potatoes are planted in May. The soil is already sufficiently warmed up, and warm days allow you to calmly plant the crop without the risk of freezing.
However, in May there are not many favorable days, based on the lunar calendar, on which you can plant potatoes:
| In the first decade | May 4, 7, 8, 9 |
| In the second decade | the luckiest day is May 19 |
| In the third decade | two days 24 and 31 May |
If you follow the recommendations of astrologers, you need to pre-plan the landing day and prepare the material. To do this, it should be removed from the cellar or storage place in advance, dried, and given time to warm up in the air.
When the tubers sprout, you can start planting. By following all the rules, you can significantly increase productivity.
When can you sow seeds?
Potato seeds can be purchased in specialized stores or collected from your garden in the fall.
Purchased seeds are much easier to obtain than to collect yourself In the still green potato fruits, which resemble green berries, there are seeds. These seeds are suitable for biological propagation of potatoes.
If you sow seeds in a container, seedlings will appear within a week. It is necessary to prepare seedlings for transplanting into soil for further cultivation.
You need to plant seedlings in the garden at a time when the weather outside has stabilized and the air temperature remains around 15 degrees. The best time to plant seedlings from seeds in open ground is at the end of May.
If you rely on the lunar calendar, you should select the dates those in the waning moon.
Planting dates in different climate zones
Ural gardeners should take into account that the further north their city is on the map, the later the soil warms up. We need to make sure that the night frosts end. Since Siberia is quite large, each area has its own time for potatoes.
In most places it will not be possible to sow until mid-May. In Irkutsk, it is recommended to plant the plant after May 20. In the conditions of Karelia, planting mid-late and late varieties is not advisable.
In central Russia best time to plant potatoes 6, 7, 8, 9, 26, 27, 28 May. In the South, it is good to plant early ripening varieties in April. In the southern regions you can harvest twice per season.
The beginning of April is suitable for planting mid-season varieties in the south.
Generally accepted planting dates for potatoes
Most people, according to established tradition, plant potatoes in early May. But generally accepted standards are not suitable for every region.
Plant potato need to into warm soil, if planted earlier, the fruit will grow poorly or even freeze. It is also impossible to delay planting potatoes. The soil may dry out and this will also affect the yield.
According to statistics, the deviation from the deadlines should not be more than 10 days in one direction or another.
Unheated soil will negatively affect the success of planting The influence of the moon on productivity
Not everyone follows the recommendations to garden in phases. Therefore, some people get better harvests, while others get worse. Although it could be neighbors. The lunar location has a direct effect on all living beings, as well as on all plants.
Based on this, it is possible provide for the lunar factor before carrying out dacha work. Turning to the lunar calendar is a non-standard approach to obtaining a rich and high-quality harvest.
Planting potatoes according to the lunar calendar
Among experienced gardeners there has always been the concept of a “favorable day for planting.” The influence of the moon on planet Earth is primarily taken into account. The condition of all living organisms on the planet depends on these influences.
The lunar calendar for sowing is based on certain long-studied patterns. Namely - effects of phases on growth plant crops.
The basic rule of the calendar is to pay attention to the aging and waxing moon. If it is decreasing, then it is advisable to plant root crops that bear fruit deep in the ground.
It is not possible to scientifically prove the dependence of garden success on the lunar calendar If there is a new moon or a waxing moon in the sky, it is recommended to plant terrestrial plants that grow on an open surface.
Such factors are explained by the fact that during the waning moon the root system is strengthened. But the bush itself is not developing very well. And the opposite happens in the mirror period - land plants develop and the growth of root systems is poor.
Potatoes are one of the crops that grow downwards. Therefore, the waning period is most suitable for planting and caring for the plant. The best days should be chosen by carefully monitoring the calendar.
Why you shouldn't trust such calendars
The influence of the moon on life processes has long been proven, but one must obey the requirements of this calendar only if this is confirmed by common sense.
If the calendar recommends planting potatoes in early May, but the weather suggests otherwise, then it is better to postpone planting. When the weather conditions match with “favorable days” according to the moon, then you can plan to plant the root crop on this very day.
What time to plant without a calendar
The most important thing when planting is to comply with the early sowing dates. By meeting deadlines, the root system develops, which leads to a good harvest.
Potatoes are planted based on the following principles:
- tubers begin to grow at a soil temperature of +5 at a depth of 10 cm;
- When planting, it is very important to determine the exact time of sowing the crop. Sowing is calculated based on the variety: early ripening, mid-early, mid-ripening or late.
Unfortunately, this year in May 2017 there are not so many prosperous days favorable for planting potatoes, only seven!
Potatoes can hardly be called a capricious and finicky crop, but still, in many parts of the country it simply does not grow! Either the climate is not suitable for potatoes, or the soil, but in some zones for some reason the harvest is poor year after year, and the tubers themselves are formed sick and affected by various pests! This happens not only due to the influence of unfavorable factors, but also because, out of ignorance, vegetable growers plant potatoes on the “wrong days.” What are these wrong days?!
At one time or another, the heavenly bodies change their location, one way or another influencing all living things on our plane and, first of all, plants! The Moon is considered one of these most influential; it is its light and location that can play a significant role in the development of potatoes, starting from the moment the first sprouts sprout! So, in order to provide for everything, experienced vegetable growers have recently begun to look at the calendars of summer residents and gardeners in order to exclude unfavorable dates for sowing potato seeds. It should be noted that if you can “guess” the planting date, then the potato harvest actually becomes better and improves significantly!
Basically in all regions of our homeland, with the exception, of course, of the south, planting potatoes start training in May. At this time, the soil warms up sufficiently, warm days set in and there is the possibility of getting caught in the rain, which is important in some regions where summers are usually dry.
Unfortunately, this year 2017 for May there are not so many prosperous days that favor planting potatoes , only seven!
In the first decade their largest number is four numbers, this is May 4, 7, 8 and 9. Considering that hardly anyone has time to plant potatoes on Victory Day, then even less...
Second decade does not pamper vegetable growers at all and the potatoes will need to be planted in just one day - May 19.
In the third decade you will also have to hurry, because the Lunar calendar offers only 24 and 31 numbers.
Of course, there will be no time to roam if you plan to strictly follow the recommendations of astrologers and plant potatoes in May 2017 only on the right days, then, of course, you have to hurry. To begin with, you will still need to get the planting material out of storage places in advance, most often these are street cellars, dry it if necessary and be sure to give it time to warm up in the warmth of the spring air. So, having collected potato tubers in bags, they are left under some kind of shelter, so that they do not get direct sunlight and rain, for about 6-7 days. During this time, the bulk of the tubers will begin to produce small sprouts, very small “eyes” will appear, and the planting material will be fully prepared for germination, and therefore for planting.
You will learn how to get the highest yields by following agricultural techniques for growing potatoes in our section
By following all these little tricks, of course, you can easily achieve an increase in potato yield in 2017! In addition, if you properly organize further care after planting, then things will go well!
Without potatoes, it is difficult to imagine both a person’s diet and a vegetable garden at their summer cottage. However, in order to get a good harvest, it is necessary to adhere to planting dates, taking into account weather conditions and the region. In this article we will look at when to plant potatoes in 2017 in the Moscow region, the forecast, as well as the influence of the lunar calendar.
The influence of planting timing on the quality and quantity of the crop
Most gardeners come to plant potatoes in the Moscow region during the May holidays. This is due to the warm weather in these dates, as well as the availability of several days off to complete the necessary garden work.
However, not every potato variety is recommended to be planted during this period, especially if the beginning of May was cold. In this case, early planting threatens the potatoes freezing in the ground, which may result in a poor harvest. And if you plant potatoes too late, in the middle zone they simply will not have time to produce a harvest before the autumn frosts. In addition, potatoes react negatively to both prolonged absence of rain and high humidity.
That is why it is recommended to plant potatoes in the Moscow region in 2017 on certain days, which are calculated by scientists, experienced gardeners and astrologers. Therefore, the deviation from the established disembarkation dates should not exceed 10 days. Otherwise, the yield will be minimal.
Potato planting dates in 2017
Regardless of the choice of method for growing potatoes, you should know the most favorable days, which are determined by the lunar calendar and the recommendations of experienced gardeners. In 2017, it is necessary to plant crops in the following numbers:
- February. Potato planting can begin on the 5th of the month if the root crop is planted in a greenhouse.
- March. On March 26, you can start planting tubers of early potato varieties to prepare for germination. On the 31st, it is necessary to lay out the seed tubers of the root crop in the light for a month. In this case, the room temperature should be about 16 degrees.
- April. In April, potatoes can be planted in open ground on the 1st and 20th. However, only if during this period there is no significant decrease in temperature.
- May. Traditional month for planting potatoes. Most often, root crops are planted during the May holidays. However, the most favorable days are the 7th and 18th.
There is also a general rule for planting potatoes: planting should begin at the end of April, and the deadline for planting potatoes is mid-May. However, these dates may be adjusted depending on weather conditions. It all depends on the length of the period when there are no frosts on the soil.
If you plant a root crop in cold soil, the germination time increases significantly. In addition, with severe night frosts, the vegetable can completely die. Therefore, it is better to focus on the weather forecast.
An experienced gardener knows that planting potatoes on new and full moons is prohibited. Planting crops during these periods can cause low yields or no harvest at all. It is best to plant the root crop on the waxing Moon. At the same time, there is a sharp upward growth of any crops. And when landing on the waning moon, the growth of root crops in depth is activated.
There are several basic ways to plant potatoes:
- Landing under a shovel. This method is recommended in level gardens, where the sun evenly warms the soil and the water does not stagnate. This method is good to use when developing a new site. It is not recommended to use it if the soil on the site is clayey and does not allow water and air to pass through well.
- Landing on ridges. This planting method should be used in a waterlogged area where the groundwater level is high. First you need to dig the ridges, the height of which is about 15 cm at a distance of 60-70 cm. This can be done with a hoe or tractor. This planting method protects the potatoes from excessive moisture. If you use this method in a dry climate, additional watering may be required.
- Landing in trenches. In hot climates and on sandy, loose soils, it is best to plant root crops in trenches. To do this, shallow trenches are made into which potatoes are planted, protecting them from moisture deficiency and high temperatures.
Folk signs
The timing of planting potatoes in the Moscow region can also be calculated according to folk signs. Potatoes should be planted in this case:
- Planting should be done only after the bird cherry tree has bloomed.
- Planting work should be carried out only after the leaves appear on the birch tree.
- After the first buds appear on dandelions, it is believed that the ground has warmed up enough for planting root crops.
- It is prohibited to work on major church holidays. This is not only a sin, but can also lead to low yields.
When to plant potatoes in 2019 according to the lunar calendar? A common question asked by almost every summer resident who wants to grow his own crops.
Planting has already become a tradition in the country, and potatoes are the most popular crop.
Usually the gardener looks to see if his neighbor's plot has been dug up and asks his friends when they plan to plant. Everyone wants to grow this unpretentious vegetable, even if there is no need to plant an entire field. Large, tasty fruits will definitely appear if planted in a timely manner.
Effect of planting period on yield
Most summer residents will choose the same days for planting potatoes in 2019 as usual. The opening of the dacha season occurs on the May holidays, when workers have free time. Following this rule does not always guarantee success. Of course, no one will take time off from work to plant root crops, but the process requires more responsibility than it seems.
By burying potatoes in the ground on certain days, the farmer will receive a good harvest. Not every period is suitable for planting a crop. The plant is unpretentious, but certain temperature changes will not do it any good. Late planting runs the risk that the fruits will not have time to grow due to autumn frosts. Potatoes react to lack of rain or severe dampness.
If you plant potatoes in early spring, the tubers will freeze because the soil has not yet warmed up. In conditions of high humidity, the plant has every chance of dying from a disease, including a fungal one. Planting material thrown into a puddle will begin to rot. On some days the soil will be too dry, which will significantly reduce the harvest from each bush.
For these reasons, one cannot ignore favorable days for planting potatoes, which are calculated by scientists, astrologers and have long been determined by the folk calendar. Statistics say that the deviation from the optimal period for planting potatoes can be no more than 10 calendar days, otherwise fruiting will decrease significantly.
Lunar calendar for planting potatoes
The Moon influences important processes occurring on Earth; it is useless to argue with this. The satellite, like a magnet, attracts water, causing ebbs and flows. Plants and living organisms are dependent on moisture and absorb it. Long-term observation made it possible to establish the timing of planting potatoes according to the lunar calendar.
The basic rules for planting say that when the Moon is waxing, plants form well and quickly become strong and stocky. The waning moon takes all the strength of the cutting and shoot. If potatoes are planted during this period, they may not sprout. Good seed will still sprout, but you won’t see the fruit. It is not recommended to bury the root crop during the new moon and full moon. Nothing good will grow from crops that were germinated or soaked at unfavorable periods of time.
The moon moves across the sky, passing through the constellations. Being in each zodiac sign affects the germination and yield of crops. This also affects when to plant potatoes in 2019. A good period for planting begins with the arrival of the Moon in the constellation Cancer; vegetables planted on this day are stored well. When the Moon passes through the signs of Aries and Taurus, potatoes sprout quickly and do not get sick.
On each of these days you can work in the garden. There are days when the result shows its best. Specific dates have been determined when it is better to plant potatoes according to the lunar calendar. If you cannot come to the garden plot at this time, you can make small deviations. This year, every month from March to July has several favorable days for landing. Successful periods for planting potatoes:
- March 27-29;
- April 9, 18, 22, 27, 29;
- May 4, 7, 9, 19, 24, 31;
- June 1, 6, 7, 15, 16;
- July 15, 18, 19.
The day of disembarkation depends on many factors. Potatoes should be planted in open ground later than under film cover. You can work in the beds in June and July only with early ripening potato varieties. Much depends on the climate. The summer resident must determine the optimal time, based on the weather conditions of the region of residence.
When to plant potatoes in different climate zones?
The main condition for planting potatoes is soil temperature. It should warm up to 7°C, this average daily temperature means that the night frosts are behind us. You can find out the weather forecast for the week, and then start planting. According to the folk calendar, it is believed that it is time to bury potatoes when the leaves of the birch tree appear or the dandelions begin to bloom.
In the Moscow region, the successful period begins at the end of April. Sometimes frosts occur in early May. From the middle of the month, sunny days become more frequent, and the air gets warmer. After the holidays, in May 2019, you can go to the garden. Some areas are remote from Moscow, but landing in them takes place at the same time. In Bashkiria, you can grow potatoes in early or mid-May. Farmers from St. Petersburg should also rely on this period. The climate here is a little colder, so you can wait another week to plant potatoes in the Leningrad region.
In the south the situation is different, warm days come earlier. The Krasnodar region and Ukraine are already blazing hot in April. Residents of these territories can safely dig a potato bed after Easter. In April 2019, root crops can be planted after the 16th. In Voronezh, the summer season will open in a couple of weeks.
In Siberia, farmers can only envy the inhabitants of the south. The end of May is suitable for summer cottage work. In some years in Omsk, the weather forced the planting of root crops in early June. The territory of Siberia is large; there is no specific day that opens the summer season. Potato planting in the Urals occurs in waves - the higher the city is on the map, the later it is.
In what month should I plant potato seeds?
Breeders have developed varieties for the cold regions of the country, but they do not have time to ripen. In open ground, early potatoes will not bear fruit in some cities of Siberia, so residents plant seedlings. This is a costly and difficult task, because the seedlings arrive on the windowsill several months before being transplanted into the ground.
In March 2019, you can start planting potato seedlings. It is mandatory to pick, after which the vegetable will gain strength and will be ready for planting in the garden. In the southern republics, such as Bashkortostan, beds are laid out in open ground. To the north, it is practiced to plant potatoes in a greenhouse in April.
Gardeners from the Moscow region can use the same method. Greenhouse work has been carried out since February, this will allow for the earliest harvest, especially in combination with the seedling method of cultivation. Thanks to this trick, the potatoes can already be cooked in April, because they will have time to ripen.
It is not worth planting root crop seedlings in open ground in mid-June; the plant will not have time to bear fruit. In order not to think until what date you can plant potatoes, you need to take care of a good greenhouse. Then you can forget about the landing dates! Your harvest is not afraid of frost.
Planted and grown with your own hands, it is always much healthier and tastier than store-bought. But to really grow a high-quality home crop, you need to know when and how to plant potatoes in open ground. Next, we will consider the nuances of planting to obtain a rich harvest.
What you need for a good harvest
The main factors on which the quality of future potatoes depends are the growing conditions and the planting material itself.
Growing conditions
Plays an important role in obtaining a good harvest choosing the place where you plan to plant potatoes. Pre-prepared potatoes should be planted in a bright area in a direction from north to south.
The optimal hydrogen content in the soil is 5-5.5 units, although root growth is possible in acidic soil. The soil must be breathable and loose. Medium and light soils are most suitable for potatoes - sandy loam, loamy, sandy and chernozem soils.
Important!High density and lack of air in heavy clay soils can cause poor plant development. If the soil is too wet, the tubers are affected by rot.
Before planting potatoes, the soil should be cultivated twice:Depending on the variety
Experts distinguish 5 groups of potato varieties according to ripening time:
- mid-early;
- mid-season;
- mid-late;
- late.
At the beginning of this month, the tubers begin to sprout. By the second ten days of April, the earth is already warming up, and planting can begin. Among the early varieties that ripen in 50-65 days, the most popular are:"Impala", "Red Scarlett", "Dnepryanka" and "Rosalind".
Mid-early potato varieties, such as “Sineglazka”, “Zabava”, “Mriya”, “Nevsky”, ripen in 65-80 days. It is best to start planting them in early May. However, it must be taken into account that early and mid-early potato varieties have less keeping quality, starchiness and worse taste.
Did you know?A very common variety« Sineglazka» has the original name “Hannibal”, which was given to it in honor of Alexander Pushkin’s great-grandfather Abram Hannibal. He was the first in Russia to begin conducting experiments on the selection and storage of potatoes.
Mid-season varieties are best planted at the end of May, as they ripen within 80-85 days. It is these varieties that are the most productive and prolific, and they do not require frequent watering.
“Desiree”, “Kuroda” and “Zdybak” are medium-late potato varieties that ripen from 95 to 110 days. It is best to plan their planting at the end of May.
Using the lunar calendar
There is such a thing as favorable days for planting various crops on a summer cottage, etc. The moon has a direct impact on the development of potatoes.
Depending on its location, planting, processing, watering and weeding of the soil are carried out at certain intervals. In order to achieve a good harvest, it is necessary to adhere to the recommendations of the lunar calendar, which can be used to determine whether it is worth planting potatoes on a given day.
For 2018, experts have identified clear Dates that are most suitable for planting potatoes:
- in May: 4-6; 14; 30-31;
- in June: 1-2; 10-12; 29.
- May: 15; 20-23; 27-29;
- June: 13, 16-20; 23-24; 28.
Correct calculation is the key to a rich harvest
The choice on which days it is or is not worth planting potatoes directly affects its quality and environmental friendliness, as well as the yield in general. Although this is a simple process, it requires sufficient attention and compliance with the rules.
Did you know?Potatoes are the most important non-cereal crop in the world. It ranks 4th in importance among all crops after wheat, rice and corn.
First of all, it is necessary to decide on the goals of planting potatoes. If you need new potatoes in early May, then choose early varieties that ripen quickly. But remember that early does not mean high quality. Mid-season and mid-late varieties in this case are the most optimal for obtaining a rich harvest of tasty and healthy potatoes.
People often grow potatoes to feed livestock. In these cases, late varieties should be chosen. They are stored for a long time and ripen well, resistant to pests and diseases.
Since the choice of date for planting potatoes affects its yield, you should not delay planting potatoes. In the early stages, before the appearance of the aphid carrier, the plant matures to a state of resistance and suffers less from diseases and pests. When determining the timing of planting potatoes, one should also not forget about weather conditions, condition