Lunar calendar for gardeners and gardeners for March 2024, the best and worst days for sowing

All natural mechanisms are closely interconnected with each other, and even a seemingly insignificant detail can have a serious impact on the final result. An example of such an interaction is the relationship between the quantity and quality of the harvest and the phase of the Moon in which the plants were planted. Let's look at the lunar calendar for the gardener for March 2024, since a large number of crops are planted in this month.

The influence of moon phases on plants

Before understanding the lunar calendar for any specific month, let's find out what phases of the moon there are and how they affect plant growth.

There are 4 phases in total:

• growing - starts on the 7th and ends on the 20th;
• descending - from 1 to 5 and from 22 to 31 March;
• new moon – falls on March 6;
• full moon - March 21st.

Each phase has its own characteristics that are worth considering separately.

Growing

The waxing moon phase is divided into two parts:

• first quarter;
• second quarter.

In the first quarter, it is recommended to plant fast-growing crops whose aerial parts are considered edible. Grass grown for lawn or hay grows well.

In the second quarter, it is recommended to plant legumes, melon, peppers, raspberries, blackberries and cucumbers. In both phases, the force of attraction decreases, which allows plants to receive more moisture from the soil. In the first and second quarters, increased watering of plantations with plantings is recommended.

Note! The closer the full Moon is, the less the plant stem stretches upward. This should be taken into account when planting flowers grown in pots, baskets and cache-pots.

Descending

During the waning moon, the earth's gravity begins to increase, which affects the increase in soil moisture. The formation of leaves begins to slow down, and the main emphasis shifts to the development of the root system. During this period, experienced gardeners advise planting seeds of plants that require a long time to germinate.Trees planted in this phase form a powerful root system.

New moon

The new moon is accompanied by a decrease in plant activity. The juices begin to move more slowly and formation stops. During the new moon, it is best to harvest root crops and prune. It is not recommended to replant or seed new areas. Seeds harvested during the new moon phase produce better seedlings and take root well.

Full moon

During the full moon, the upper part of the plant, located above the ground surface, is most actively formed. The roots are poorly formed, and the flow of nutrients to them is practically absent. It is not recommended to plant crops that reproduce on the site by dividing the roots. The exception is potatoes. The process goes well:

• weeding;
• irrigation;
• feeding;
• preparations of medicinal herbs.

Lunar planting calendar in March 2024 for gardeners and gardeners

The lunar sowing calendar in March has:

• days favorable for planting;
• days on which planting is prohibited.

These dates should be taken seriously, since a crop planted on an unfavorable day will be meager, despite the time and effort spent on it. To avoid such troubles, follow the dates listed below and you will notice a noticeable difference in the results.

Favorable days for planting

Favorable days for planting crops in March are:

• 8-12, 15-17 – for tomatoes and herbs;
• 10-12, 15-17 – for cabbage, peppers, cucumbers, asparagus, eggplant, pumpkin, zucchini, squash and onions;
• 1, 2, 22-30 – numbers recommended when planting garlic and horseradish;
• It is advisable to plant strawberries, strawberries and legumes in the period from 8 to 16;
• radishes, beets, radishes, carrots, daikon and celery root show the best growth rates when planted 1, 2, 22-25 and 27-30;
• Potatoes and Jerusalem artichokes are planted on 1, 2, 22, 25-29.

Prohibited and unfavorable days

Prohibited or unfavorable for agricultural work include:

• 5;
• 6;
• 7;
• 21st.

These days, planting any crops will not give the desired result in the form of a bountiful harvest.

What to plant in March

For beginning gardeners who don’t know what to plant in March, below is a planting chart.

Note! This list is general and contains the most common varieties grown in a wide range of regions. When planting each crop, in addition to the lunar calendar, it is worth focusing on the weather conditions characteristic of your area.

Vegetables

Vegetables respond well to the phases of the moon, but especially stand out:

• pumpkins;
• tomatoes;
• White cabbage;
• pepper;
• eggplant.

Planting tomato and pumpkin seeds for seedlings

The days when the Moon is in the sign are considered favorable for pumpkin:

1. Scorpio is considered a good sign for all crops whose fruits are formed on the ground.
2. Cancer – the pumpkin grows big and sweet.

The best period for planting pumpkins in March is considered to be from 7 to 20. Early and mid-season tomato varieties give a bountiful harvest if planted from 10 to 20. It is advisable to plant tall varieties before the 10th.

White cabbage

White cabbage, in terms of planting dates, is similar to other vegetable crops.It is not advisable to plant cabbage seeds in:

• full moon;
• new moon.

On other days, the seeds germinate well. The most favorable are considered: 10-12, 15-17, 27-30.

Sowing pepper seeds

Numbers for sowing pepper seeds:

• favorable – 3,4,10-14,17,26;
• unfavorable – 3,5,31.

In the case when unfavorable days fall on the waning Moon, located in the signs of Taurus, Pisces, Scorpio, Capricorn, Libra or Cancer, an exception can be made for work related to transplanting pepper seedlings.

Eggplant

The 21st, 5th, 6th and 7th are considered unfavorable for eggplants. Planting is carried out between 10-12, 15-16 and 23-24 March. Dives are allowed at 1, 15, 20-22, 28-29. The remaining days are considered neutral and do not affect the quality of the harvest in any way.

Flowers

Garden flowers are no less sensitive to the lunar calendar than agricultural crops. To plant them, choose numbers depending on the types of plants:

• tuberous plants are planted 1,2,22-29;
• annual crops are preferred on the 10th-16th, 19th, 24th;
• perennials grow best when planted from 10 to 16 or 28-29.

Garden work and activities for the care of vegetable crops and plants

The lunar calendar of work aimed at caring for planted crops identifies the following periods:

• for fertilizing and irrigation - 2, 5, 16, 20, 24, 29;
• elimination of parasites and fight against infections – 1, 6, 12, 13, 28;
• vaccination – 7-12, 16, 20;
• pruning and shaping – 3, 5, 25-31;
• transfers – 23-29.

Folk signs for a summer resident in March

Among the folk signs known among the people for this month are the following:

• a small amount of rain promises a bountiful harvest of grain;
• a large number of foggy days foreshadows a rainy summer;
• if the icicles on the roofs in March are long and there are many of them, it means that spring will be delayed and summer weather will arrive later than usual;

Frequent thunderstorms in March indicate a dry summer.