Gardener's lunar planting calendar for May 2024, favorable days

Preparation for the summer season begins many months before the start of the main work. By the end of spring, gardeners should have seedlings ready, which are planted in May, according to the lunar calendar of 2024. This method has reasonable explanations and has been in demand for many decades.

Moon phases in May 2024

To understand the principle of planting according to the lunar calendar, it is necessary to find out how the luminary affects plant growth.

Over a monthly period, the Moon goes through several cycles that differ in their characteristic features. Each time period corresponds to a specific cycle: new moon, full moon, as well as periods of growth or waning.

What plants are usually planted on the waning moon, and which ones on the waxing one?

For the period when the Moon begins to wane, planting flower crops is recommended, especially those with tubers or bulbs. You can plant strawberries, blackberries, wild strawberries in the garden.

When the Moon grows, during the period of time that lasts until the full moon, the following are planted: greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cabbage, beans.

Fruit and berry crops are planted in the garden: rose hips, grapes.

The influence of the moon phase on plant growth

Planting or sowing is carried out based on lunar cycles. In addition, gardeners often plan crop care techniques according to this set of rules.

1. When the new moon comes, the plants freeze: they are not planted, pruned, or pruned.
2. During the period of the waning moon, cell sap weakly circulates through the stems or leaves, all plant forces are concentrated in the root system. Therefore, gardeners are planting crops whose fruits ripen underground. This is the time to plant tuberous and bulbous varieties.
3. When the Moon is waxing, plants tend to develop their above-ground parts, so it is customary to plant crops that produce fruits above the ground.
4. The arrival of the full moon slows down the growth of the plant; these days are used to give the plants a break from any agricultural practices.

Lunar calendar table for May 2024

May is characterized by the following correspondence of cycles and dates:

Favorable days for planting

Planting days for crops are calculated in accordance with the passage of the luminary through certain zodiac signs.

Sowing vegetable seeds for seedlings

To plant seedlings in May, gardeners need to start sowing the seed in winter or early spring. Calculation of timing depends on the variety and characteristics of the crop. Sowing seedlings for May plantings is carried out in any month, guided by the following dates:

For planting flowers

Sowing seeds of flower crops depends on the variety and development characteristics.

Annual flowers are sown for seedlings:

• January: 10, 15, 16;
• February: 6, 7, 8, 12, 13;
• March: 14, 16.

Perennials and varieties with a developed underground part are sown:

• January: 11, 12;
• February: 7, 8, 9, 15;
• March: 15, 17, 18.

The best days to plant indoor plants

For work on planting or replanting plants that live in the house, the same periods are suitable as for flower crops. The timing of agrotechnical procedures is the same.

Unfavorable sowing days

The main numbers, when sowing, planting and picking plants are not carried out, are considered to be the days of the monthly new and full moon:

• January: 6, 21;
• February: 5, 19;
• March: 6, 21;
• April: 5, 19;
• May: 5, 19;
• June: 3, 17.

Recommended works in May, depending on the zodiac sign and lunar calendar

May is a month of hard work for summer residents.During this period, seedlings are planted and some crops are sown. In addition, for June plantings it is necessary to prepare the soil in advance. It is fertilized 2-3 weeks before the planned plantings. It is important for a gardener to plan a calendar of gardening and vegetable work in advance. The periods depend on the passage of the Moon under a certain zodiac sign.

May work in the garden

Vegetables require regular care. This includes soil cultivation and pest spraying.

Garden work

Gardening work includes grafting fruit and berry trees, cultivating the soil around them and treating them against pests. Vaccinations are given in the first ten days of May. The exception is the numbers corresponding to the new moon and full moon.

Information! Before the flowering phase, all crops are treated with fungicides.

Folk signs in May

Many gardeners are guided by the folk sowing calendar when planning work. It includes the calculated periods from the beginning of flowering of the coltsfoot.On the 23rd day after flowering, carrots, parsley, and peas are sown; on the 30th day, they begin cultivating the soil for planting tomatoes and eggplants.

In addition, according to various signs, folk signs suggest the weather conditions of the month:

1. The cold first days of May promise frosts by the end of the month.
2. If during the first week of May a double rainbow forms in the sky, then this is a sign of the approach of prolonged rains.
3. The singing of nightingales speaks of a good harvest in the summer.
4. The movement of large clouds across the sky from south to north is evidence of approaching bad weather.
5. If yellow acacia blooms in the second half of May, but its flowering is not accompanied by a pungent odor, then this indicates a June drought.

According to popular belief, the weather at the end of May is of great importance. Rainy days predict a poor harvest.