The cycle and phases of the Moon greatly influence vegetation. This is why some gardeners refer to the lunar calendar, in order to have an idea of the work to be done in the garden, vegetable garden or orchard. This is called gardening with the Moon. Here is what you can plant or sow during the period from April 18 to 24, according to the lunar calendar.
The Moon has a great influence on plants. The lunar calendar therefore allows you to know what to plant or do in the garden, in the orchard or in the vegetable patch, in order to successfully grow plants. Although this has not been scientifically proven, it is nevertheless noted that the Moon has an impact on nature and vegetation. Referring to this belief, gardeners opt for the lunar calendar to have better cultivation and growth of their plants.
What can be planted during the period from April 18 to 24?
April 18
It is advisable not to garden during this day, because of the lunar node. We speak of a lunar node when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth. Sowing, planting, pruning or harvesting during this day could impact the proper growth of your plants and cause malformations.
April 19
The vegetable plants that you can plant on this day are: red, green or Savoy cabbages, Brussels sprouts sown in March, headed cabbages, and curly cabbages. You can also grow aromatic plants like rosemary, thyme, sage, mint or oregano. Concerning the ornamental garden, you can plant boxwood on this day or shrubby lavatera. Note that it is not recommended to garden after 12 p.m., and for good reason, the Moon will be in perigee at 3:13 p.m. This means that it will be closest to Earth. Gardening during this period could cause seedlings to wither.
April 20
April 20 will be the 2nd day to continue planting the different varieties of cabbages. Also consider growing perennial and annual aromatic plants. You can also plant chervil in a planter, chives and rhubarb. Regarding your garden, mow and scarify the lawn, if you have not already done so.
April 21th
Thursday April 21 will be dedicated to the orchard and vegetable garden. Concerning fruit trees, you can plant citrus fruits, fig trees, or raspberries and blackcurrants. If you live in a mild region, consider planting in the ground, in your vegetable garden, the eggplants, peppers, and chili peppers that you sowed in January or February. You can also sow dwarf and wrinkled peas, in addition to zucchini, squash and watermelons. Try to cover them until they germinate.
April 22
April 22 will be the 2nd day to sow peas. You can mound them, that is to say, fill the feet with clods of earth, when the plants reach more than 15 cm in height. This day is also favorable for sowing zucchini, squash and watermelons. Concerning the orchard, consider grafting the fruit trees into a crown. Grafting is a way of reproducing a plant, while retaining its characteristics. This technique generally applies to fragile plants. Crown grafting is applied to pome trees, which are beginning to mature. This technique allows them to be given a second lease of life in order to boost their productivity.
April 23
During this day, you can sow celeriac in a light, warm substrate, and leeks in a nursery. Sow onions, beetroot, endive and kohlrabi, and continue sowing radishes, carrots and turnips.
April 24
Continue sowing leeks, celeriac, beets, endives, onions and kohlrabi during this day.
That said, if you believe in the influence of the Moon on plants, this lunar calendar can guide you in knowing what to plant during the week of April 18 to 24.
