Gardener's lunar sowing calendar for July 2024

The lunar sowing calendar for gardeners for July 2024 is a reference book, without which it is better not to start any work in the garden. If you do what you love, checking the calendar days, you can achieve the desired result with a minimum of effort. The position of the Moon relative to the Earth and other planets cannot be ignored, because its influence on vegetation is very great.

The influence of the moon phase on planting

For many centuries, gardeners have been checking the lunar calendar. After all, the Moon has a strong influence on the development of plants. Depending on the lunar phase, liquid and energy move up or down. This means that the above-ground part of plants and their roots develop better only on certain days of the month.

If you carry out work according to the lunar calendar, you can significantly increase crop yields.

Each new month begins with the New Moon. Then comes the Waxing Moon. Juices and energy rush upward. During this period, the above-ground part of the plants develops better. This continues until the middle of the month. Then comes the Full Moon, after which - the Waning phase. During this period, on the contrary, plant juices rush down to the roots. During the Waning Moon period, root vegetables receive maximum energy and nutrition.

Moon phases in July 2024

In July, like in any other month, the Moon goes through 4 phases. Each of them affects the plants and the order in which gardening work is performed.

New moon

The month begins with the New Moon. This day corresponds to July 2. Before this date, the Waning phase lasted for almost 2 weeks. The roots of plants contain the maximum amount of energy and nutrients. Any work on this day is undesirable, except for cleaning weeds. The new moon lasts three days, that is, you need to take into account 1 day before July 2 and 1 day after this date.

Full moon

The Full Moon occurs in the middle of the month. It is better not to sow, plant, pruning or pinching plants on this day. The date of the Full Moon is July 17 (plus the day before and the day after). But on this day you can remove weeds and weed the beds.

Waxing Crescent

Immediately after the New Moon, the waxing moon phase begins (from July 3-4 to July 15-16). It lasts almost 2 weeks, that is, until the equator of the month. During this period, you can do any work with the above-ground parts of plants, including harvesting (berries, vegetables, fruits). Usually nothing is sown or planted in July. At this time the harvest is harvested. If desired, you can once again plant greens, lettuce, that is, those plants that will develop above the ground.

Descending

After the Full Moon, the period of the Waning Moon begins (from the 18th-19th to the 31st). Liquid and energy rush down to the roots. This phase lasts 2 weeks - until the end of July. At this time, you can plant or harvest root crops, trim branches, pinch, and pruning the above-ground parts of plants. It is better to harvest fruits and berries located above the surface of the soil during the waxing moon.

Zodiac signs

In addition to the Moon, the development of plants and the frequency of work in the garden or vegetable garden are influenced by the signs of the Zodiac. Any garden or vegetable crop has four essential elements: root, leaf, flower, fruit. Each of these parts is ruled by a specific zodiac sign.

Characteristics of planets in relation to plants:

1. Aquarius (18.19) is a barren sign.
2. Leo (4.5), Aries (23.24) are infertile signs.
3. Virgo (6,7), Gemini (1, 27,28,29), Sagittarius (13, 14) - infertile.
4. Libra (8,9,10), Capricorn (15,16) - fertile.
5. Scorpio (11,12), Cancer (3, 30,31), Pisces (20,21,22), Taurus (25,26) are the most fertile signs.

Beneficial influence of zodiac signs on parts of the plant:

• on the roots - Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn;
• on the leaves - Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio;
• for fruits - Aries, Leo, Sagittarius;
• for flowers - Libra, Gemini, Aquarius.

What to plant in July according to the lunar calendar?

July is mid-summer.Planting or sowing work is rarely carried out this month. This is the time for harvesting, preparing and preserving for the winter. At the height of summer, the soil is loosened to improve aeration, weeds are removed, the tops of plants are pinched, shoots are pruned, and vegetation is watered during drought.

Vegetables, greens and herbs

In the first 2 weeks of July, plants can be planted on the Waxing Moon that will bear fruit in the ground part. The following dates are considered especially favorable: 11 and 12. During the Growing phase you can plant greens, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, cabbage, lettuce, strawberries, flowers (except bulbs).

After the equator, during the Killing phase, you can start planting root crops. The most fertile dates: 20,21,22, 25,26. From the second half of July you can plant onions, garlic, radishes, potatoes, carrots, and bulbous flowers.

Orchard

The picking of cherries and cherries begins in the garden in July. It is better to do this work in the first ten days of the month. After the 17th, branches can be pruned. It is advisable to plant seedlings in the Growing phase, that is, in the first 2 weeks of July.

Bushes, trees and flower beds

In summer, it is not advisable to trim the branches, as sap will flow from them. Typically, this procedure is carried out in early spring - before buds open, or in late autumn - after leaf fall. It is better to plant shrubs and trees in the autumn, but you can also plant them in the summer, in the first ten days of July. From the 4th to the 15th is the best time to plant flowers.

On the Waning Moon, that is, after the 17th, you can water the plants, loosen the soil, and remove weeds.

Lawn and landscaping

It is better to sow grass and do landscaping in your garden from the 4th to the 15th. You need to mow the lawn from 6 pm until the end of the month. Water the plants as needed, but the roots absorb liquid best during the waning phase.

What work needs to be done in the garden according to the lunar calendar

July is the height of summer. During this period, plants are rarely sown and planted. But they are starting to harvest. It is better to harvest vegetables, berries and fruits on the Waxing Moon while they contain the maximum amount of useful substances.

Root crops can be collected during the Waning phase. According to the lunar calendar, it is better to fertilize plants during this period. The roots absorb the maximum of useful substances coming to them not only from the soil, but also from the above-ground parts of the plant.

Adequate watering promotes photosynthesis. In hot weather, you can irrigate the vegetation, however, it is better to do this in the evening or early in the morning. During the Waning phase, you need to loosen the soil and remove weeds. You can plant plants and pinch the tops.

Lunar calendar for gardener for July 2024

According to the lunar calendar, in July you can do something every day in the garden or vegetable garden. From the first days of the month until the middle, you can pick tomatoes, cucumbers, cherries, and cherries.

Starting from July 17, you can dig up early potatoes and pull ripe carrots or beets out of the ground.

It is better to remove weeds from the garden as soon as they appear, so that they do not take away nutrients from the cultivated plants. True, there are several days in July when it is advisable to do nothing.

Favorable days

Moderately fertile days on the Waxing Moon: 8,9,10. The best: 11,12. Planting fruit-bearing plants and flowers above the ground is allowed: from the 4th to the 15th.

Average fertility days on the Waning Moon: 27, 28, 29. The best: 20, 21,22. You can plant root crops: from the 19th to the 31st.

Unfavorable days

During such a period, it is better not to start any work in the garden or vegetable garden.The most unfavorable days: the 2nd and 17th (plus the day before and the day after these dates). Infertile: 18,19.

Signs of a gardener in July

Signs that people have observed and noticed over many years will help us better understand nature, become convinced of their veracity and pass on their knowledge to their descendants.

Signs for July:

1. If a spider weaves a web, it will be dry.
2. If frogs croak, it means it will rain.
3. Mosquitoes fly in swarms - good weather.
4. July 6 is the custom of collecting medicinal herbs.
5. Heavy dew on Ivan Kupala (July 7) - for the cucumber harvest.
6. Rain on Samson (10th) - for prolonged rains until autumn.
7. If there is no dew in the morning, it will rain soon.
8. Omelyan came (on the 31st), found mushrooms and berries, and ordered them to be prepared.