Summer residents engaged in farming from year to year calculate in advance the timing of sowing seeds. Likewise, planting pepper seedlings in 2024 is recommended on certain days. If you listen to the advice of experienced specialists, you can get a rich and timely harvest.
What do you need to consider?
For those who are faced with this issue for the first time, it is very difficult to understand why it is possible to plant today, but not tomorrow.Everything is explained by the position of the moon in the sky, its phases. Some summer residents claim that this is not true, others completely check with the heavenly body.
Planting pepper seedlings in 2024 according to the lunar calendar should take into account the following nuances. First of all, this is the phase of the moon, when it grows and the above-ground part of the plant develops. This forms the green mass and the fruits found on it. When the moon is waning, the plant gives more strength to the formation of the underground part, that is, to the root crops. Therefore, it is best to choose the days for sowing pepper seedlings on the waxing moon.
Another important point is the days of the new moon and full moon; the moon has a particularly strong effect on the plants planted on these days. They do not sprout at all or are very sick throughout the growing season.
In addition to the phase, the zodiac sign in which the moon is currently located is taken into account. The most fertile sign is Scorpio, followed by Cancer and Taurus. Neutral signs: Libra, Pisces, Sagittarius.
They began to look closely at the moon back in ancient times, and following it, they received a good harvest. You should listen to the knowledge of antiquity.
Selection of planting material
The fruiting period depends on the selected crop variety.
Bell pepper:
- Early varieties begin to ripen in 110–120 days.
- Average species after 125–135 days.
- Late varieties after 140–150 days.
- Early 105–110 days.
- Average 115–125 days.
- Late 130–140 days.
Choose a specific type, best guided by the climatic characteristics of the growing region.
When to plant pepper seedlings in 2024?
The first step is to determine the month in which this will happen. Starting from January and ending in April. You can get an early harvest by planting pepper seeds as early as possible.
Experienced summer residents do not advise doing this in January, as it is too early. Seedlings need a lot of light, preferably sunlight. And January is not happy with long daylight hours.
The most suitable time is February and March. But even peppers planted in April are not difficult to grow. You just need to properly water, feed and care for the seedlings.
Favorable days of January
If you decide to plant peppers this month, it is best to provide additional lighting. But still, summer residents recommend waiting a little and planting in February. The seedlings will be stronger and more adaptable. It should be planted in the ground after about 70 days. This must be taken into account, since overgrown plants will give a poor harvest. The seedlings are planted in April, which is very early. Even seedlings planted in a greenhouse are covered at night.
January numbers:
- 20.21 - Pisces.
- 24–26 — Taurus.
- 28.29 - Cancer.
The most suitable days of February
This month is considered suitable for sowing. But it’s best not to try to plant early. It is important to remember that 70 days will pass, the seedlings will be ready, and the weather may not yet settle.
The most unfavorable day for any planting, sowing, or transplanting is the new moon on February 16th.
The appropriate time for planting seedlings in February is approximately the middle of February, then they can be transferred to a permanent place at the end of April. Such timing is more suitable for regions with warm climates where there are no recurring night frosts. Or for those summer residents who plant crops in a greenhouse.
Favorable days for planting pepper:
- 17–18 — Pisces.
- 21–22 — Taurus.
- 25–26 - Cancer.
Favorable days of March
This month is most suitable. Since seedlings grown from March to May are the strongest.The soil for replanting is heated to the required temperature. At the beginning of the month there is a full moon on the 2nd and a new moon on March 17, these days are considered unfavorable for planting.
Suitable dates of the month:
- 3–5 moon in Libra.
- 5–7 Scorpio.
- 20–21 Taurus.
- 24–26 Cancer, in addition, the moon is waxing.
Seedlings planted in late March 2024 are ready for planting in May 2024 or early June. This period is the most favorable of the year, by all indicators.
The most suitable days in April
Summer residents who do not want to spend a lot of time caring for seedlings, in the form of installing additional lighting or insulation, sow planting material this month. Because nature itself provides everything you need. The temperature is higher than in February and March, the daylight hours are longer, that’s all the seedlings need.
Favorable periods of the month:
- 2–3 Scorpio.
- 12–14 Pisces.
- 16–18 Taurus.
- 20–22 Cancer.
Planting seeds
You should start by preparing the land for pepper seedlings. You can make it yourself or buy it in stores. Just mix:
- Garden soil part 1.
- Humus 2 parts.
- River sand 1 part.
- Wood ash 250–300 gr.
After the containers are filled, they begin to reject the planting material. To do this, the seeds are sorted, removing those that are damaged, moldy or have an external defect. Store-bought seeds do not require pre-sowing preparation. But if they are collected independently, it is recommended to process them.
Advice from a summer resident: how to check the quality of seeds. Pour ordinary salt into a glass of water, the calculation is 1 teaspoon per 1 liter, stir, pour planting material into it. It is better not to plant what floats to the surface. Remove the seeds, rinse with water and dry.
For disinfection, the seeds are placed in a 1% solution of potassium permanganate for 20 minutes.Those who wish can carry out hardening so that when transplanted into the ground, the plants are more resistant to cold and heat. To do this, planting material is placed in hot and cold water.
When to plant pepper seedlings depends on the climatic characteristics of the region. It is necessary to carefully calculate the timing of disembarkation. Otherwise, the seedlings will overgrow.
Having decided on the days, pre-soak the seeds. They do this so that the planting material germinates. This way you can better see which seeds are worth planting and which are not. Take small containers and plant 1-2 seeds. Transplantation injures the brittle roots of the crop, and it is easier to transfer it into the ground, and the seedlings will grow faster.
After sowing, the pots are covered with polyethylene, so the seeds germinate faster.
Proper care
Regardless of what time the seedlings were planted, it is necessary to properly care for them. Considering only the phase and zodiac sign, you will not achieve an excellent harvest. Peppers are grown with special care, as they do not like transplanting. Even picking is difficult to bear.
You shouldn’t water it too often; peppers don’t like a lot of water, but the soil shouldn’t dry out. Everything is good in moderation.
The seedlings are provided with a sufficient amount of light, a certain humidity and complex feeding. At least 2 times, when the first 2 true leaves appear, and then after 2–3 weeks.
Transplantation to a permanent growing location
Growing in a greenhouse or garden differs in the timing of transplantation. It can be transferred to protected ground much earlier, because the greenhouse can be closed at night, preserving the heat accumulated during the day.
They will be planted in open ground in 2024 on the following days.
May:
- 9–11 moon in Pisces.
- 18-19 moon in Cancer.
- 24–25 moon in Libra.
- 26–28 moon in Scorpio.
June:
- 5–7 moon in Pisces.
- 15-16 moon in Cancer.
- 20–22 moon in Libra.
- 23–24 moon in Scorpio.
By checking the moon, you can derive your individual indicators of productivity and growth. The decision remains with the summer resident himself. But you can try, because everyone wants to get a good harvest.
