The beginning of March in most summer residents is associated with the intensification of work on growing seedlings, because this month is most suitable for sowing the bulk of the seeds. With the onset of the first spring month, it is recommended to study the lunar calendar, to determine the optimal planting days for crops whose seeds were not planted during January-February.

Content:

1. Lunar calendar, landing days in march 2018
2. What seeds are sown for seedlings in March
   1. what flowers to sow for seedlings in March video
   2. seedlings of tomato and other vegetables in March - what and when to sow video
3. Features of care for the March seedlings
4. Planting seedlings in March - useful tips for gardeners video

Lunar calendar, landing days in march 2018

Our planet is a part of the Universe and all the events taking place in space undoubtedly affect both people and plants. It is undoubtedly important at what point the seed begins to germinate under the influence of heat and moisture. Our closest companion Luna has a special influence on the life of the flora.

Recent studies of biologists have shown that different phases of the moon are able to influence the movement of water molecules and juices, which ensure the vital activity of plants. With the influence of the moon, periods of growth activation or its deceleration are associated.

Sown lunar calendars are compiled for each year, they indicate the days favorable for planting a particular culture. Also, according to the lunar calendar, various agricultural measures should be planned, including picking, pinching, weeding.

If we consider the general principle of constructing a lunar landing calendar, then we can note that:
  root crops should be engaged after the full moon
  for planting plants with aerial fruits, it is better to choose the period after the new moon

For planting each type of vegetables, you can take about two weeks - more than enough time. The task will be to use the calendar to accurately determine the period of the new moon or full moon.

We should not forget about the main rule: landings should be abandoned on the day of the full moon, as well as the two days closest to it.

Since astrology suggests that the phases of the moon are influenced by the signs of the zodiac through which it passes, modern agronomists in their calculations also take into account the fertility or, conversely, the sterility of these signs. Of course, whether to adhere to such recommendations - everyone decides at their discretion.

What seeds are sown for seedlings in March

First, we will pay a little attention to decorative and flowering plants, then we will deal with traditional vegetable crops.

what flowers to sow for seedlings in March

The first half of March is the best time to sow the seeds of the following flower crops.

Verbena, its seeds are placed on the surface of the soil in a container, sprinkled with humus. A pick is made with the advent of the 4th real leaf, in personal cups.

Petunias, and experts recommend trying to grow plants without picking, i.e. sowing seeds should be a few pieces directly in cups.

Marigold, these bright unpretentious natives of South America will perfectly decorate a balcony and a flower bed. Pick picking is performed after the appearance of the second real leaf, transplanted to flower beds in early June.

One-year-old dahlias, although capricious in their care, they will please with their amazing flowering in the second decade of June.

Perennial echinaceahaving numerous healing properties. In terms of decorativeness, these pink, red, white chamomile flowers are not inferior to exotic plants, although they are very unpretentious in care.

To ensure normal conditions for germination, the container with crops should be kept under the film, from one to one and a half months can pass before the first shoots appear. The recommended temperature for growing seedlings in the range from +13 to +15 C. In the soil, seedlings can be planted at the end of May.

Fragrant tobacco, the container with crops is also kept under glass or film, the optimum temperature for seedlings is +20 C.

Phlox Drummond, a stunted plant with a long flowering period, perfectly complementing any flower bed or discount with perennials.

In the second half of March, you can start planting seeds:

• zinniasdirectly into the cups for growing seedlings, for the emergence of seedlings will require a maximum week. For the development of sprouts, a temperature of +24 C and bright lighting will be required. At the age of 3 and 6 weeks, seedlings will need to be fed with mineral complex fertilizer. At the end of May, you can land in the open ground.
• ageratum, in a substrate of peat, sand and humus. About two weeks can elapse before emergence, picking is done after the appearance of two pairs of true leaves. It will be possible to plant seedlings in the ground in early June.
• Alissuma, a spectacular groundcover plant with long flowering, which many gardeners enjoy growing.
• Maurandia, liana-shaped plant used to decorate arbors, fences, walls of premises. Seeds are laid out in personalized cups, periodically moisten the soil, both before emergence, and in the process of growing seedlings. But it is not recommended to abuse watering - the plant may suffer from a fungal disease of the black leg. You can plant in the ground in May, choose a site protected from the wind and well lit by the sun. Flowering plants continues until mid-autumn.
• iberis, or pepper shaker, since it is not recommended to dive, then the seeds are immediately laid out in cups with a soil mixture. The advantage of the plant in undemanding to the composition of the soil, can be planted in both sandy and rocky or clay. But frost seedlings of Iberis is afraid.
• garden bell, for sowing a perennial, a common container is required, because seedlings are recommended to dive after the appearance of three true leaves. Shoots will appear after 10 days, picked plants can be planted in the ground in the first ten days of June.
• snapdragon, tall and undersized varieties. Plants dive a month after emergence, when the seedlings grow to a height of 10 cm, you need to pinch the tops. Planted in open ground in early June, usually already flowering plants, or thrown buds.
• annual aster, in a substrate consisting of peat, soil, with the addition of sand and ash. Crops are best kept under glass, periodically moisturizing. The recommended temperature is within +15 +18 C. Plants dive, they are planted in the ground to prevent overgrowing when the height of the plants is within 5-7 cm in height.

seedlings of tomato and other vegetables in March - what and when to sow

The quality of the tomato crop directly depends on what seedlings will be planted on the beds. The success of growing seedlings largely depends on the timeliness of sowing seeds and proper care of seedlings. Here, you definitely need to refer to the lunar calendar.

Of course, you must take into account the peculiarities of the climatic conditions of the area in which you live, the weather conditions of the current year.

Some varieties of tomatoes, taking into account the peculiarities of their development, can be sown in January, but in this case, the organization of proper illumination will be required. From insufficient lighting, the plants will stretch out and become stunted.

February crops require special care, as there is a high risk of infection with fungal diseases, in particular with a black leg.

These reasons influence the decision to organize the sowing in March. The duration of daylight hours increases markedly, which has a beneficial effect on tomato seedlings.

If you are guided by the lunar calendar, then the best days for planting tomato seedlings in March will be the period from the 17th to the 29th.

At the same time, we recall that in March cabbage should be sown on 7-8, 18 or 21 numbers. The best days for planting eggplant are March 20-24, sweet pepper is from March 8 to 11.

March days are an appropriate period for sowing tall indeterminate tomato varieties. Seedlings can subsequently be planted either in heated greenhouses, if any, or in open ground, upon reaching a period of steady heat, approximately in the first decade of June.

You can apply a fairly simple calculation option:

• the recommended age of the planted seedlings of these varieties is 60 days
• about 10 days will be required for seed germination

Sowing and medium-sized tomatoes early ripening. Seedlings of these varieties will be ready for planting a little later than tall ones.

In early March, it is advisable to sow hybrid and tall varieties of salad pepper. You should think about the option of backlighting in advance, natural sunlight to plants may not be enough. Although on fine days the sun is already shining completely in spring.

March is the last term for planting celery; with a later planting, the root crop cannot be obtained.

In March crops, you can also include greens: parsley, spinach, dill, Chinese cabbage. The crops are quite resistant to cold, their early sowing will allow you to get fresh herbs in May.

If you are the owner of a heated greenhouse - plan in mid-March sowing radishes for an early harvest.

Features of care for the March seedlings

March is a month with a changeable mood, no matter how it is already winter, but also not spring, it is not often happy with sunny days. That is why it should be possible to provide additional lighting. This applies to seedlings of tomatoes and peppers.

It is also necessary to carefully monitor the condition of plants, this will allow timely identification of foci of fungal diseases and take appropriate measures to combat their spread.

Even with the optimal temperature and lighting conditions, it is not recommended to thicken plantings and get carried away with watering.

Moderate humidity, warmth, high-quality lighting will contribute to obtaining strong and hardy seedlings.

Planting seedlings in March - useful tips for gardeners

It is impossible to argue about the importance of sowing dates, but this is only a small part of what a vegetable grower needs to do to get fruits from his labor. Therefore, neglecting the rules for the care of seedlings is highly undesirable.

Moreover, we offer you some useful tips from experienced summer residents:

• when buying seeds, choose reputable, reputable producers
• if you want to have less trouble in the summer - pay attention to disease-resistant tomatoes
• the seeds collected personally should be treated with protective agents against fungal diseases; it would be useful to test them for quality by immersion in water: only those that do not float are suitable for sowing
• observing the sowing rules of each crop - it is imperative to observe: the seeds of cucumbers are heated, the seeds of carrots are mixed with sand, small onion seeds can be glued to paper ribbons.

As for the care of seedlings, it is recommended:

• careful handling of the root system in the process of picking, the most comfortable for plants will be growing in peat pots
• do not forget that a seedling suffering from a lack of mineral and organic substances will not produce good fruits, i.e. timely top dressing - mandatory procedure
• in the presence of a large number of cloudy days, seedlings will require illumination, perhaps even in the month of March, the April day has a sufficient duration and can ensure the normal development of seedlings
• pay attention to watering, the earth should not dry out, but excessive moisture can cause illness or death of plants, partially prevent negative situations, quality drainage in containers for seedlings
• to provide the roots of plants with oxygen, periodically loosen the soil
• an important point is ensuring a stable temperature throughout the day, eliminating drafts, because they can coolly harm plants that have not yet gained strength

Seedlings grown indoors require hardening.

The optimal duration of such procedures is two weeks. Those. on fine days, it will be necessary to take containers with plants out into the open air so that the seedlings become more resistant to the effects of the sun, wind, and temperature changes. The main thing is that everything passes gradually, i.e. the time spent in the air should start small and increase every day. In extreme cases, you can arrange high-quality ventilation of the room. Hardening begins a couple of weeks before planting seedlings in the ground.

Although many summer residents are interested in the timing of planting seedlings of tomato, pepper, eggplant and other crops according to the lunar calendar, but not everyone can afford to do the work on the best days of planting seedlings in March, which astrologers offer. Other vegetable growers do not want to recognize the importance of favorable and unfavorable days, for them the main landmark in the planning of work is the moon phases.

But judging in fairness, it should be noted that careful, proper care can block the wrong date of landing. Conversely, if you ignore the rules of care, timely planting of seeds on seedling quality will not affect much, it will still be weak.

Author: Sergey and Svetlana Khuentsov

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