With the onset of spring for each trucker, it becomes urgent to observe the timing of planting various crops. Many at the same time are guided by the hints of nature, on the lunar calendar. Some people have questions about the timing of crops to the dates of various holidays. And one of the questions most often asked by beginners is whether it is possible to plant a garden after Easter?
When can I plant a garden after Easter?
Easter refers to the holidays, in which the date changes every year. It can occur on different numbers of April and early May. At the same time, for orchards there are tentative dates, when their landing is most favorable. For example:
- Beginning in mid-April, early carrots, parsnips and parsley are planted;
- At the end of April, they plant the early varieties of cabbage and zucchini;
- in the first ten days of May they produce sowing of melons, cucumbers and pumpkins;
- until May 10, it is advisable to have time to plant potatoes and beets.
Given that in recent years, the weather is not stable, experienced summer residents, choosing the time for planting a garden, are guided by wildlife tips. To them it is possible to carry the following national signs:
- when snowdrops begin to bloom (this occurs in early-mid April), it is recommended to sow seeds of cabbage, tomatoes and cucumbers in a greenhouse. This will help to get vegetables that ripen earlier than in the open bed;
- when the aspen begin to appear earrings, you can start sowing carrots, parsley and parsnips;
- Since the appearance of earrings on the birch plant potatoes. Beginner farmers often wonder whether potatoes can be planted right after Easter. As a rule, the moment when the earrings appear on the birch tree just coincides with this holiday;
- the appearance of green leaves on the oak signals that it is time to plant leguminous crops;
- flowering of chestnuts indicates that it is time to sow corn, beets (for storage) and beans;
- when the viburnum bloomed, you can plant a pumpkin;
- During the opening of the willows and the flowering of the mountain ash, it is necessary to plant seedlings of tomatoes, peppers and aubergines. During this period, the probability of frosts disappears;
- that the soil will not freeze any more, the hazel flowering indicates. At this time in the open ground begin to sow cold-resistant crops, for example, radish, sorrel, spinach;
- cherry blossom will help to understand that it is possible to sow dill, spicy herbs, greens, zucchini, pumpkin, and squash.
When should I plant and transplant after Easter?
Given that Easter is a great religious holiday, believing people are interested: on what week after Easter can not be planted? In accordance with the church canons, it is generally accepted that one can not work all the following week after this holiday. This time should be dedicated to prayers, visiting the church and turning to God.
On the other hand, everyone who is accustomed to working on the earth knows the saying that one spring day feeds all year round. Therefore, the question of agricultural work is more applicable: on what day after Easter can you plant? In this respect, the rule is applied that it is possible to start planting a garden three days after Easter.
The terms of planting of garden crops vary from year to year depending on the weather conditions. Spring can be early, timely or late. Therefore, it is important to correctly orient yourself and decide on the planting time, as this will help to get a good harvest in the future.