Among some summer residents there is still a tradition of planting crops according to the folk calendar. Is it possible to plant cucumbers after Trinity? This question interests many gardeners who plan to grow cucumbers in 2024.
When to plant cucumbers according to the folk calendar
Sowing of cucumbers begins in May. Some people prefer to plant seedlings in beds immediately after warm weather sets in. And many choose the landing date based on the folk calendar.
When can you plant cucumber seedlings in open ground according to the folk calendar:
- May 19
Job is considered the very first favorable day for planting cucumbers. According to legends, it was believed that if the night on Job is warm, there will be a rich harvest of cucumbers all summer. On this day it was possible to sow the germinated seeds directly into the beds. But at night they must be covered with a warm cloth. The planted seeds should be watered with water from the pond.
- May 27
Another “cucumber” day when you can plant cucumbers is Isidor (Sidor). It was believed that if on May 27 the whole day was clear, then one could expect a good harvest of cucumbers. And if the morning turned out to be cold and cloudy, and by noon the sun came out, then at first the harvest will be meager, and then the cucumbers will begin to grow by leaps and bounds.
- May 28
One of the most favorable days for planting cucumbers in the ground with seeds Pakhomov's day is considered. This day is also called “Martha the Cucumber.” In the past, flax and cucumbers were always sown on Pakhom. It was also considered the last day of wheat sowing. But it is still worth focusing on climatic conditions in 2024, so as not to spoil the seedlings and the future harvest.
- June 1st
On June 1, according to the folk calendar, the day of Falaley-Borage is celebrated. If you sow seedlings later than this time, you may not have time, and the formation of fruits will occur in August, when cold weather has already begun. Many people note that if there was heavy rain in the first two days of June, then the rest of the month will be dry. On the day when Falale borage occurs, attention should be paid to the fir cones. If there are a lot of them, then there will be a lot of cucumbers.
- June 5
After the 5th, the season for planting cucumber seedlings is considered closed.But if it was Leonty who planted cucumbers in the ground, they will be the most delicious. During canning, they retain all their taste and aroma. On this day you need to watch out for gadflies. If there are a lot of them flying, then there will be enough greenery in the garden.
Also, according to popular wisdom, it is believed that in order to prevent the evil eye, you need to plant seedlings in secret from everyone. Otherwise, there will be a lot of barren flowers on the bushes, and the ovaries will begin to dry out.
- August 17
Folk signs say that the time for planting cucumbers ends on Evdokia. The nights are getting colder and it's time to harvest. From this day on, you can prepare for the new summer season.
Now we can say that planting seeds according to the folk calendar is simply superstition. Of course, it is better to rely on weather forecasts and plant seedlings when warm weather is expected and the seedlings are not at risk of frost.
There is no need to count down how many days are left until the next holiday. Cucumbers should be planted on the first warm day of May or June.
Is it possible to plant cucumbers on Trinity?
Among believers, there is an opinion that it is no longer possible to plant cucumbers on Trinity Sunday and after it. If you plant them in the ground with seeds, the harvest will be meager, and the plants planted that day will wither or grow frail and sick.
For non-religious people, this question seems absurd, because if you count down how many days should pass before planting seedlings, without paying attention to the weather, you can only ruin the harvest. Many people cannot accommodate religious holidays due to work and plant seedlings when they have free time.
In addition, there are crops that need to be planted in open ground in June or July in 2024.
But sometimes Easter falls at the beginning of April, and Trinity at the end of May. In most regions, this period is still too cold for planting cucumbers. You don’t even have to talk about northern cities; at this time, you don’t even have to think about growing vegetables.
Where did the belief come from that you can’t plant cucumbers on Trinity Sunday? This is due to the Feast of the Spirits, which is celebrated immediately after Trinity. In the past, people believed that it was on this day that the earth-nurse appeared, and therefore it was considered a great sin to plant, dig or loosen the soil on this day. Those days are long gone, but the opinion that it is impossible to plant agricultural crops after Trinity still lives among the population.
According to another version, it is impossible to plant cucumbers and other crops during the day after Trinity because of the pagan spirit of the Basilisk. According to the popular calendar, his day falls on June 4th. This demon was also called the king of snakes. On this day it was not customary to do any work, because the Basilisk would ruin all the work anyway.
What date should you plant cucumbers? The timing depends on weather conditions. Sometimes you have to plant seedlings even in July. Sow vegetables when it is convenient, depending only on the weather. You can grow a good harvest even if you plant seedlings after Trinity in 2024.
How to plant cucumbers correctly
Everything is clear about the timing of planting seedlings; now we need to figure out how to do it correctly. How does an experienced summer resident sow cucumbers?
Planting cucumbers is a crucial moment on which the future of the entire crop depends. You can prepare for it in the fall, after the last harvest has been harvested. First of all, you need to dig up the soil.This will protect against insects that prefer to overwinter in the soil and lay larvae in the seedlings in the spring.
Then you can add manure or compost to the dug up soil. Next year, the soil will be saturated with useful microelements that are needed for active growth and formation of ovaries.
In spring, special attention should be paid to seed preparation. Before planting, they can be disinfected and germinated. This will significantly increase the germination rate of planting material.
We sow as follows:
- after the seeds have been germinated, they can be planted as seedlings;
- For planting, you can buy ready-made soil mixture or prepare it yourself. For this you will need soil, peat and compost. Mix everything and pour into containers for planting;
- plant seeds. After a few days, sprouts should appear;
- after the first pair of full-fledged leaves, the seedlings are planted in a permanent place;
- After planting, the seedlings are watered with warm water and covered at night. This will protect them from frosts that occur at the end of May.
After planting, cucumbers need to be watered regularly (watering water should not be cold), apply fertilizer, monitor the health of the bushes and loosen the soil. With proper care, you can get a good harvest, even if you plant seedlings after Trinity.
