Favorable days and conditions for planting the basil

Fragrant basil is widely used in cooking. Useful properties determine its use in traditional medicine. The spice is easy to grow in a summer cottage. If you sow the seeds in early spring, it will be on the table in May.

Favorable days for planting basil seedlings according to the lunar calendar 2020

Sowing dates for seedlings, experienced gardeners are advised to choose according to the lunar calendar. The moon has a great influence on plants. Their growth in its various phases changes. When carrying out agrotechnical work, the zodiac sign in which the night star is located and its phase are taken into account.

When to sow basil seedlings in March

To obtain a good harvest, the crop is grown through seedlings. The pros of this method:

• the first crop can be harvested in late May or early June;
• when transplanting seedlings into the ground to a permanent place, strong and healthy bushes are selected;
• plants grow foliage quickly, so the greens are cut several times per season;
• the culture is more resistant to disease;
• seed germination in a prepared container with nutrient soil increases.

It takes more time and effort to grow seedlings, but the result pays off.

Depending on the region, there are different sowing times:

1. In the Moscow region and the middle lane, seeds are sown in the last decade of March or in the first decade of April. Already in May, seedling bushes are transplanted into open ground.
2. In the Leningrad Region, sowing time is April.
3. In regions with harsh climates, warm weather sets in mid-June. Therefore, in Siberia, the Urals, the Far East, basil is sown in the second half of April or in March, if the seedlings are in a greenhouse. The varieties are chosen medium and late ripening.
4. Residents of the south can sow seeds immediately to a permanent place, and grow seedlings - from February.

Planting dates are also indicated on the package. For the best result, you need to take this information into account and be guided by the lunar calendar.

Best days in 2020:

• March 1-8;
• March 25-31.

Auspicious sowing days - on the growing moon. During this period, there is an active development of plants, increased metabolism and sap flow. The period affects the receipt of good seedlings and healthy shoots.

Attention! When the moon is in the water sign (March 4, 5, 6), this is a great time to sow, transplant and pick aromatic herbs.

The following dates of March are not recommended for work:

• 10-23 - unfavorable;
• 9, 24 - prohibited.

On the full moon and new moon, you cannot engage in garden activities. Plants at this time are too vulnerable and may die.

Lunar calendar for the rest of the months of 2020

In cold and hot climates, planting dates vary.

Auspicious days:

• February: 1-3, 6-8, 14-20, 28, 29;
• April: 1,2, 11-15, 17-20, 25-30;
• May: 2-4, 6.9, 10-12, 15-17, 20.21, 25-29;
• June: 2.4, 7-9, 11-14, 16-19.

Unfavorable days:

• February: 2, 21-23;
• April: 8, 15-17, 23;
• May: 7, 13, 14, 22.

It should be borne in mind that early basil varieties ripen in 40-50 days, middle ones - 60-70 days, late ones - 80-90 days.

Sowing and care rules for the seedling method

Soil for seeds for disinfection is watered with a solution of "Fitosporin" or potassium permanganate. The substrate is bought in a store or prepared from humus, peat, river sand in a ratio of 2: 4: 1.

The seeds are pre-soaked in "Zircon" or another growth stimulator, then dried.Sow them in boxes or in separate cassettes.

Sowing stages:

1. The planting material is buried in moist soil by 5 mm. Cover with foil or glass, put in a lighted place with a temperature of + 20 ... + 25 ° С.
2. After 7-15 days, shoots appear, and the shelter is removed.
3. Seedlings are rearranged in a room with a temperature of + 15 ... + 20 ° С. Water the plants as needed, avoiding waterlogging and drying out of the soil.

They dive after the appearance of two true leaves. Mineral fertilizer and wood ash are poured into the soil.

Days for planting in open ground

Transplanting plants to a permanent place is advised according to the lunar calendar. For different regions, the transfer time may be April, May or June.

In open ground, seedlings in April 2020 can be planted:

• 1-7;
• 21, 25-30.

It is forbidden to land on April 8, 22, 23, 24.

May is the warmest month for planting seedlings. Auspicious days:

• 6;
• 15-17;
• 20;
• 25, 26.

Not recommended for work in the garden on May 7, 21-23. If the seedlings are planted in June, it is better to choose the following days:

• 3, 4;
• 12, 13;
• 17, 18;
• 23, 30.

You cannot work in the garden on June 5, 21, 22.

For the middle band, the following dates are recommended:

• May: 13, 14, 15;
• June: 10, 11, 19, 20.

In the southern regions in June: 10, 11, 19, 20.

You can sow seeds in open ground in May: 13, 14, 15. June: 10, 11, 19, 20.

Read also:

Is it possible to plant basil before winter and how to do it

Best ways to keep basil for the winter

What is the weather to plant basil

Weather conditions and location also affect the plant.

Conditions for planting in the ground

Plants are transplanted to a permanent place when 5-6 true leaves appear:

• the plates should be bright green, the bushes should be healthy;
• a few days before, the seedlings are taken out into the street for a few minutes;
• then the time is gradually increased and left for the whole day.

Basil does not tolerate low temperatures. In the cold, its development stops. Therefore, in regions with cold climates, basil should be planted when the threat of night frosts has passed and the soil warms up. The optimum air temperature is + 15 ° С. The weather is cloudy or cloudy, preferably in the evening.

Seat selection

It is advisable to choose the site for the basil where tomatoes, peas, beans, potatoes grew.

Attention! You don't need to plant basil next to the cucumbers; change the place for the next season.

You can plant a spice between the rows of vegetables. Its advantage is in scaring away worms, aphids, the Colorado potato beetle and ants. They choose a sunny place, in the shade the grass grows poorly. Also, the site must be protected from cold winds.

Soil and planting

Spicy grass prefers a light, fertile, moisture-permeable soil. Basil does not like increased acidity of the soil. Landing rules:

• peat, humus, superphosphate, potassium salt, wood ash are introduced into the soil and dug up;
• pits are dug with a distance of 15-20 cm;
• the distance between the holes is left 25-30 cm, the bushes are planted together with an earthen lump.

The first two weeks of planting are covered with foil if the nights are cold.

Care

Sprinkle the spice daily with warm water. In the future, they weed the beds, feed the plants, pinch and loosen the soil around. The first leaves are cut when the plant is 15 cm tall. After flowering, the grass can be eaten, but its aroma is already weak. At this time, the seeds are collected for the next season.

Read also:

When to harvest and how to dry basil properly.

Plant compatibility: what to plant next to basil and why it is important.

How to properly freeze basil for the winter: a selection of the best ways.

Conclusion

Based on the phases of the moon, you can choose the optimal planting time for the basil. In addition, the climatic conditions of the region must be taken into account. To obtain a high-quality and rich harvest, proper plant care is also important.