Useful tips
October is the middle of autumn and the time when winter and summer still cannot give way to each other. Frosts and cold weather may give way to warmer and sunny days
, and in more southern areas - this is the heyday of the “golden autumn”.
During this period of the year, the load on gardeners and gardeners is slightly reduced compared to previous months, but there is still something to plant and collect
still necessary. Plus, it’s time to prepare plants and areas for the winter season.
Don't miss the General forecast for all signs in October 2021
!
If you are involved in growing indoor plants, then you know that October is no longer the best time to fertilize.
for many plants, except those that bloom. If the heating is already on, the plants require additional air humidification.
Look for a convenient table at the end of the article, which indicates the main types of work in mid-autumn and the best days
for them in
October 2021
according to the lunar calendar.
Gardener's lunar calendar 2022 planting days in October:
Greenery
(parsley, dill, spinach, sorrel, salads) sowing before winter or on the windowsill -
8, 9, 16, 17 , 2021 ;
Roots
(beets, carrots, radishes, turnips, potatoes) sowing before winter -
October 3-5 , 21, 22, 31, ;
Onions and winter garlic
–
October 1, 2, 29,30, ;
Cabbage
sowing before winter -
1, 2, 26-30, 2021 ;
Flowers
(Chinese carnation, petunia, calendula, godetia, purslane, iberis, delphinium, pyrethrum and others) –
October 7, 14, 15, ;
Bulbous
(tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and others) planting in the ground or for forcing in winter -
October
7, 14, 15, Trees and shrubs, coniferous bushes
–
10-13, 19 October 2022.
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What is a gardener's lunar calendar and how to use it
The calendar can be produced in the form of a brochure or a small table-poster; the first option is more convenient to use. The sheet depicts a grid of bad and good days. On bad days, you should not plant flowers in open ground, carry out loosening, fertilizing and other important activities, but you can cut flowers for sale and home decoration. On good days, you can perform any manipulations with flowers, depending on the weather and season. The calendar is compiled by people who are well versed in astrology. People knew in ancient times that the moon can influence the growth of flowers. Even now, in the age of advanced technology, ancient wisdom cannot be underestimated.
Transplanting plants according to the lunar calendar 2021
OLD MOON
♋♌ OCTOBER 1, Friday. 25th lunar day. CANCER
,
LEO from 03:53
Moon without course until 03:52
An excellent time to sow winter varieties of onions, garlic and cabbage. The day can be devoted to weeding weeds and overgrowth
, washing windows in greenhouses. You can trim old branches on trees and shrubs. It is recommended to collect seeds and fruits of medicinal plants. The right time for harvesting and preservation.
A trip to the forest to pick mushrooms will be successful; you can collect boletus, russula, and saffron milk caps.
.
The day can be devoted to picking apples and pears of winter varieties. In addition to harvesting, this is a great day for canning food
.
Houseplants
: If you have plants that have spent the summer outdoors, it is a good time to move them into a warm room.
Watering
: acceptable if necessary.
♌ OCTOBER 2, Saturday. 25th, 26th lunar day from 00:20. A LION
You can do harvesting, make good twists and preserves. It’s a good idea to clean up the land and weed the grass and weeds well. If necessary, you can fertilize the soil, trim dry and unnecessary branches on bushes and trees. An excellent period for collecting fruits, seeds of medicinal plants and mushrooms. Planting seeds of garlic, onions and cabbage is relevant.
Houseplants
: monitor the air humidity in the room where the plants are located, the ideal figure is 40-60%. If necessary, water the soil of your home flowers, but do not over-moisten it, everything should be in moderation.
Watering
: acceptable if necessary.
♌♍ OCTOBER 3, Sunday. 26th, 27th lunar day from 01:42. A LION
,
VIRGO from 11:38
A favorable day for sowing root crops before winter: beets, carrots, turnips, radishes, potatoes.
The garden will be cleaned
successfully ; you can dig up the area, fertilize and mulch the soil. Harvesting is not recommended, but roots of medicinal plants can be collected in the late evening.
Houseplants
: a suitable day for loosening the soil and fertilizing, which can be used as water in which the meat was washed or eggshells were kept. The ideal option is to mix powdered sugar and crushed eggshells in equal proportions.
What is better not to do
? in the afternoon: do home canning; plant cabbage.
Watering
: acceptable if necessary.
♍ OCTOBER 4, Monday. 27th, 28th lunar day from 03:09. VIRGO
A suitable day for cleaning the land: clean up the garden and vegetable garden, collect faded annual plants. If necessary, pull out the roots of old plants and trim the edges of overgrown perennials
to improve their appearance and stop their growth.
Loosen the soil, dig up the soil with a shovel or using machinery, fertilize the soil if necessary, it would be a good idea to sprinkle it with peat. beets, carrots, radishes, potatoes and turnips
sown before winter will bring a good harvest diseased and dead branches if necessary
. It is better to dig up and destroy affected bushes and trees.
Houseplants
: you can loosen the top layer of soil, if the root system needs feeding, you can fertilize the plants with ash, yeast, whey or boric acid. You can loosen the top layer of soil and spray with warm water.
What is better not to do
? do home canning; plant cabbage.
Watering
: acceptable if necessary.
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♍♎ OCTOBER 5, Tuesday. 28th, 29th lunar day from 04:37. VIRGO
,
LIBRA from 15:42
Moon without course from 11:46 to 15:41
This is an ideal time to put things in order in your garden; you can dig up the soil, fertilize it and mulch it. Remove late vegetable crops from the beds: carrots, radishes, celery, parsley, cabbage, late varieties of potatoes, leeks.
Although there are still sunny days,
frosts are likely
, which will not benefit the plants, so take care in advance of those plants that require protection from frost.
If there is a good harvest of Brussels sprouts
, it should be buried in the sand in the cellar, this will extend the shelf life
by 1-1.5 months
.
To preserve white cabbage
, it is better to dig it up by the roots and then cut off the stalk.
Houseplants
: It’s better not to deal with plants today.
What is better not to do
? plant, replant any plants; trim trees and shrubs.
Watering
: until 15:40 - acceptable if necessary; After 15:40 it is better not to water the plants.
The influence of the zodiac sign on favorable days
It is known that some zodiac signs in which the moon is located on a particular day can enhance the energy of favorable days or, conversely, weaken the energy of unfavorable days. This should be taken into account when planning basic activities for caring for indoor and country flowers. In addition to a list of recommended events for each day, the calendar includes information about how the moon moves through the zodiac circle over the year.
House plant lunar calendar
YOUNG MOON from 14:06
♎ OCTOBER 6, Wednesday. 29th, 30th lunar day from 06:06, 1st lunar day from 14:06. SCALES
NEW MOON at 14:06
Before cold weather sets in, dig up perennial flowers from the soil: gladioli, cannas and dahlias.
.
To ensure that the plants are well preserved before placing them in the cellar for the winter, dry the tubers
properly: this will prevent them from rotting. Perennial heat-loving plants can begin to be prepared for the winter period; get rid of unnecessary shoots and mulch the soil. Strawberries and cabbage can be sprinkled with ash or peat. It is recommended to remove clematis from arches and pergolas and carefully place them on the ground.
Try today to complete those tasks that you did not have time to complete. After 14:06 is a good time to plan
things to do for the coming lunar month.
Houseplants
: It’s better not to deal with plants today.
What is better not to do
? plant, replant any plants; trim trees and shrubs.
Watering
: bad day for watering.
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♎♏ OCTOBER 7, Thursday. 1st, 2nd lunar day from 07:37. SCALES
,
SCORPIO from 17:22
Moon without course from 08:03 to 17:21
Favorable day for transplanting garden flowers
:
lilies of the valley, marigolds, hyacinths, eschscholzia, tulips, alyssum, echinacea, gaillardia.
Before the onset of frost and the end of leaf fall, it is good to plant
spirea
- this way it can take root.
Bulbous flowers are sown in depressions, the size of which should be 3 times larger
plant size.
The distance between the holes depends on the variety and size of the plant. The larger the flower, the greater the distance between the bulbs should be. To ensure that flowers propagated by seeds are strong and healthy, it is better to plant them before winter.
Seeds must be sown in shallow furrows, then sprinkled with soil and mulched with sawdust or sand on top. In spring, the top layer must be removed to make it easier for the sprouts to germinate. After germination, all that remains is to thin out the plants
to leave the strongest and most beautiful flowers.
Houseplants
: the day is getting shorter, the plants may not have enough sunlight, it is worth considering this point and adding artificial lighting so that there is at least 10 hours of daylight, ideally 12.
What is better not to do
? engage in pruning of fruit trees.
Watering
: You shouldn’t water during the day, but you can start watering in the evening, after 17:22.
♏ OCTOBER 8, Friday. 2nd, 3rd lunar day from 09:12. SCORPION
Today you can start collecting stems and leaves
medicinal herbs.
This is also an ideal day to get your lawn in order by mowing and watering it if weather conditions in your area permit. , lawn grass
must be cut so that it does not wither and lie on the ground. If the grass remains in this state until spring, it will be difficult for new shoots to break through, so it is better not to neglect mowing the lawn in the fall!
Houseplants
: An ideal day for planting greens on the windowsill: parsley, spinach, sorrel, lettuce, dill.
What is better not to do
? engage in pruning of fruit trees; cut down trees.
Watering
: good time for watering.
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♏ ♐ OCTOBER 9, Saturday.
3rd, 4th lunar day from 10:49. SCORPIO
,
SAGITTARIUS from 18:25
Moon without course from 09:05 to 18:24
Another favorable day for mowing the lawn. It is not recommended to cut the grass too low; the ideal length is up to 8 cm. Anything longer will weaken the grass and deprive it of nutrients.
, which she especially needs in winter. After cutting the grass, the lawn should be cleared of fallen leaves and other debris. It is better to clean with a fan-type rake, which is less traumatic for grass roots. Garbage from the lawn can be used to mulch a greenhouse, flowers or beds; you can make high-quality compost from it by compacting it in a special hole or box.
Houseplants
: a suitable day for watering and hilling flowers in pots. To ensure high-quality watering, pour water not on the bulbs and stems of the plant, but on the ground. The exception is the bromeliad family, for which watering into a rosette is desirable. It is better to water some indoor plants more often if you already have heating, but do not pour too much water, the roots and soil should not rot and bloom.
What is better not to do
? engage in pruning of fruit trees; cut down trees.
Watering
: good time for watering.
When to replant indoor plants in October 2020?
Scientists have been studying how the Moon affects the growth and development of all living things for centuries. The lunar month consists of 28 days, it includes 4 phases that affect the growth of indoor plants. Based on the results of these studies, a lunar calendar for flower growers is compiled annually. Waxing Crescent. The young moon is the most suitable period for the rapid growth of the plant stem, the formation of leaves and buds. At this time, the water from the root part will rise upward. The days of the waxing moon promote rapid growth and are suitable for planting plants with inflorescences. But it is not worth replanting bulbous and tuberous plants, because their roots are at rest at this time and the adaptation period in a new flower pot will be long and difficult. Also, do not shorten or trim the plant stems - this will stop its growth. The ground part of the flowers grows intensively, so watering should be done abundantly and frequently.
Waning moon. The time of the waning moon greatly affects the growth rate of plant roots; at this time they are especially vulnerable to various damages. Therefore, it is good to feed the soil, add fertilizers, and fight weeds. (see calendar for 2022) Bulbous and tuberous crops sprout abundantly and will take root well in a new pot on the waning Moon. The growth of the above-ground parts of the plants stops, so you can trim the stems and cut off the flowers. New moon. The time of the new moon is one of the calmest and most neutral for houseplants. But astrologers do not recommend cultivating the soil, collecting seeds from inflorescences, or replanting flowers in fresh soil. Full moon. During the full moon, it is a good time to collect flower seeds, fight weeds and fertilize the soil.
Lunar calendar for indoor plants 2022
♐ OCTOBER 10, Sunday. 4th, 5th lunar day from 12:24. SAGITTARIUS
Ideal day for transplanting and planting shrubs and trees
.
To make planting successful, choose a suitable place, make a depression so that it is larger than 10-20 cm
in height of the roots. Carefully place the seedlings in the hole, level the plant, cover it with soil, compact it well, and water it abundantly.
To protect the trunks of young trees from cold weather and pests, they can be wrapped in tow, newspaper or soft cardboard. to replant trees and shrubs in October.
. This is not difficult to do: just dig up the plant without damaging the root system, and carefully move it to a new place where the hole has been prepared. During this period, the plants are at a dormant stage, transplantation in most cases is successful.
Houseplants
: if the heating season has already begun, monitor the condition of the plants; they should not overheat too much from the batteries. The first signal that the plants are uncomfortable is yellow and stunted foliage. Also keep in mind that there are plants that like cool temperatures during flowering - camellia and azalea.
What is better not to do
? plant cabbage.
Watering
: acceptable if necessary.
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♐♑ OCTOBER 11, Monday. 5th, 6th lunar day from 13:51. SAGITTARIUS
,
CAPRICORN from 20:15
Moon without course until 07:30 to 20:14
A suitable day for transplanting and planting trees, shrubs and coniferous bushes. Autumn is considered one of the most favorable periods for replanting coniferous plants.
. In order for conifers to become the decoration of a site, it is necessary to take planting and replanting seriously.
If the plant has roots with an earthen lump, plant it in a small depression without violating the integrity. If the roots are bare, the plant must be planted in a hole with a clay mash
, since in an empty hole it will be difficult for a bush or tree to take root and take root.
After the plant is planted and covered with soil, you need to dig holes nearby and fill them with water.
. When the water is absorbed into the soil, the earth settles, the planted tree or bush will need to be sprinkled with dry soil so that the soil remains moist longer, and it is advisable to sprinkle grass, leaves, bark, sawdust, peat or compost on top.
Houseplants
: with the beginning of the heating season, do not forget to monitor the air humidity in the rooms. Spray the plants several times a day with a fine sprayer; you can use air humidifiers. On balconies and loggias, where it is cool, monitor ventilation to avoid fungal diseases in plants.
What is better not to do
? plant cabbage.
Watering
: acceptable if necessary.
♑ OCTOBER 12, Tuesday. 6th, 7th lunar day from 15:00. CAPRICORN
Tackle the soil: today is a good day to dig up the area, loosen the soil and mulch. Prepare the land for spring sowing, form beds, add phosphorus, potassium or ash
.
To protect the soil from spring overheating, it is ideal to cover the prepared beds with a dark-colored film
.
In order not to harm the roots of trees and shrubs, the soil around them should be loosened not with a shovel, but with a pitchfork. weak and old stems from raspberries.
, loosen the soil a little, bend the branches slightly and fix them, and sprinkle the ground with leaves or sawdust.
Houseplants
: favorable day for transplantation and planting. If the flower looks beautiful, it is lush and healthy, there is no need to replant it. Replanting is relevant in cases where: the soil is depleted and devoid of minerals, the soil is too dense and difficult to loosen; the plant has little space in the pot, it has nowhere to grow; there is mold in the soil, it is sour or greasy; the soil and plants are infested with pests.
What is better not to do
? trim hedges.
Watering
: acceptable if necessary.
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Waxing MOON from 06:25
♑♒ OCTOBER 13, Wednesday. 7th, 8th lunar day from 15:49. CAPRICORN
,
AQUARIUS from 23:47
First quarter, Second phase of the Moon from 06:25
Moon without course from 13:53 to 23:46
Today we can also deal with soils. To protect fruit trees from rodents, whiten the trunks with special products
against rodents, or better yet, wrap it in a fine metal mesh. Complete the process by mulching the soil with humus, peat or sawdust.
Houseplants
: Today you can start replanting indoor flowers. Plants need to be replanted if the soil dries out quickly (due to root growth); the flower has a sickly appearance (there is rot on the roots); the plant grows slowly; The crown has grown greatly, which has led to the instability of the peas. You can loosen the soil in pots, change the top layer of soil, and remove moss from the surface if necessary.
What is better not to do
? trim hedges.
Watering
: acceptable if necessary.
♒ OCTOBER 14, Thursday. 8th, 9th lunar day from 16:20. AQUARIUS
Favorable day for planting bulbous garden flowers
:
daffodils, tulips, hyacinths.
For example, tulips without transplanting can grow well in one place for no more than 4 years. In order for the plant to continue to grow and delight with its beauty, it must be carefully dug up, the children separated and transplanted to a new place.
Before planting, the bulbs need to be carefully inspected.
, remove diseased and damaged ones so that the infection is not transmitted. In addition, timely planting will prevent tulips from growing randomly and will preserve the beauty of the area. In addition to replanting flowers, today it is recommended to whitewash shrubs and trees.
Houseplants
: a suitable period for planting indoor flowers:
petunia, Chinese carnation, calendula, delphinium, iberis and godetia
.
What is better not to do
? plant leafy vegetables and herbs; engage in pruning of fruit trees; replant indoor plants.
Watering
: It is better not to water the plants.
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♒ OCTOBER 15, Friday. 9th, 10th lunar day from 16:41. AQUARIUS
Moon without course from 15:33
Today you can start whitewashing tree trunks. alfalfa, clover and lupine before winter
.
You can start planting garden flowers; autumn replanting will rejuvenate and improve the health
of the plants. It is better to do all plantings before 15:33.
Houseplants
: Pay attention to the flowers that are preparing to go dormant during the winter. Do not water them too often, and to prevent them from being long and thin, do not overfeed them with fertilizers and special feeds. Today, refrain from watering altogether, if possible.
What is better not to do
? plant leafy vegetables and herbs; engage in pruning of fruit trees; replant indoor plants.
Watering
: It is better not to water the plants.
♒♓ OCTOBER 16, Saturday. 10th, 11th lunar day from 16:55. AQUARIUS
,
PISCES from 05:22
Moon without course until 05:21
If the weather outside is warm and not rainy, you can start mowing the lawn
. If the weather is not pleasant and it is damp outside, it is better to postpone mowing the grass, since you will have to work in a swamp, and the grass itself may be damaged.
Houseplants
: a suitable day for planting
parsley, dill and lettuce on the windowsill.
Keep in mind that plants need additional lighting, as October days have become noticeably shorter. After planting the greenery, the soil should be sprinkled well with water from a fine sprayer, and in order for the seedlings to take root well, the box can be covered with a transparent film before the shoots emerge.
What is better not to do
? do home canning; plant root crops; engage in pruning of fruit trees; replant indoor plants; make expensive purchases.
Watering
: good time for watering.
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♓ OCTOBER 17, Sunday. 11th, 12th lunar day from 17:06. FISH
Today you can start sowing greens before winter. This will allow you to get earlier harvests in the spring, and of better quality. Seeds that remain in the ground all winter undergo natural stagnation processes, and the plants that grow from them are healthier and stronger. For parsley, dill
An excellent time for planting is the daytime temperature is +2 ° C, and frost at night.
Houseplants
: a favorable day for watering indoor flowers. Monitor the temperature of the water, it should not be cold or hot, the ideal option is room temperature settled water. Do not pour water on the stems and foliage of plants; water in a thin stream should fall exclusively on the soil.
What is better not to do
? do home canning; plant root crops; engage in pruning of fruit trees; replant indoor plants.
Watering
: good time for watering.
Caring for indoor plants in October 2022
Winter is one of the most difficult periods of the year for indoor plants. We are not even talking about low temperatures or poor adaptation of plants, not at all. The main threat is excessively dry air, drafts (detrimental to most plants) and elevated room temperatures.
Overcoming such serious problems is quite difficult, and therefore we decided to give some of the most important tips on this matter:
- Moderate watering - it is necessary to observe moderation when watering, since most plants are dormant. The water temperature should not exceed or fall below room level. Do not forget to loosen the soil after watering;
- Lack of lighting - on winter days it is necessary to provide indoor plants with sufficient sunlight. To do this, move the pots closer to the windows, and during severe frosts, stretch a transparent film between the window and the plant. In a poorly heated room, such pots are removed at night, and in the morning they are put back in their proper place;
- Fertilizing - it cannot be carried out before the beginning of the spring period, but this does not apply to flowers that are blooming and forming buds. They need to be “fed” twice a month with weak solutions of industrially produced mineral fertilizers;
- Presentation - in order to maintain the presentable appearance of plants during the cold period, it is necessary to follow a simple procedure. It is necessary to periodically turn the pot at different angles so that the sun's rays hit the entire flower at once;
- Moisturizing - do not forget to spray the space surrounding the flower. This is not only direct hydration, but also an effective preventive measure against specific types of pests;
- Storage - in winter, you can often observe a picture of partial damage to the bulbs or tubers of indoor flowers by various diseases. In order to solve this problem, it is necessary to completely cut out the affected part and sprinkle the “wound” with crushed charcoal powder.
The best days to replant indoor plants
♓♈ OCTOBER 18, Monday. 12th, 13th lunar day from 17:15. FISH
,
ARIES from 13:04
Moon without course from 02:24 to 13:04
After 13:05, start collecting chokeberries and quinces
.
Rowan berries make healthy juices, delicious jams and preserves. Quince in its raw form is not yet suitable for eating; it is still too tart and hard
, but someone may love this unique taste. Quince can be stored in the basement for ripening or you can make jams, jams, and compotes that are unique in taste.
Houseplants
: if the soil in the flower pot is too compacted, you can loosen the top layer of soil and wipe the leaves from dust with a damp cloth.
What is better not to do
? in the morning: do home canning; plant root crops; engage in pruning of fruit trees; replant indoor plants.
Watering
: a better time for watering is before 13:05.
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♈ OCTOBER 19, Tuesday.
13th, 14th lunar day from 17:24. ARIES
A day can be devoted to replanting trees and shrubs
, as well as coniferous plants. Before planting, you need to find the sunniest place on the site and dig a planting hole with a volume of at least 65x65x65. Before placing the tree in the planting hole, be sure to add tree fertilizer or humus to the hole. The ideal option is if the bush or tree is transplanted to a place where there will be a lot of snow in the winter, and in the spring it will melt quickly.
Houseplants
: in order for plants to delight you with beauty and health, make sure that they have enough daylight, do not allow them to dry out, move the flowers away from hot radiators. Constantly moisten the air, do not allow the soil to overflow or dry out.
Watering
: acceptable if necessary.
WANING MOON from 17:57
♈♉
OCTOBER 20, Wednesday. 14th, 15th lunar day from 17:33. ARIES
,
TAURUS from 22:59
FULL MOON at 17:57
Moon without course from 17:57 to 22:58
The full moon day is not particularly suitable for serious work, especially complex ones, so today you can safely free yourself from most important matters
and just relax.
Houseplants
: It’s better not to deal with plants today.
What is better not to do
? plant, replant any plants; trim trees and shrubs.
Watering
: acceptable if necessary.
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♉ OCTOBER 21, Thursday. 15th, 16th lunar day from 17:43. CALF
The day can be devoted to digging up the earth, but you can hear different opinions. Some experts argue that this procedure is not advisable
. It is believed that autumn digging provokes the death of beneficial microorganisms and promotes rapid growth of weeds and grass. To understand whether digging up the soil on your site is necessary, you can experiment and leave a small plot of land undug until spring. Consider the type of soil: clay soil needs digging in the fall, but loose and airy soil can be loosened with a flat cutter.
beets, carrots, turnips and radishes before winter
.
If you plant these root crops today, in the spring they will reach the table on average 2 weeks earlier
than the spring varieties of these crops.
You can begin the fight against pests; spraying with special means is suitable for these purposes. If desired and necessary, you can fertilize the soil with humus, peat, ash, compost, sawdust, manure and droppings, mineral and potash fertilizers
.
Houseplants
: Loosen the soil and fertilize your indoor flowers. As fertilizers, you can use sweetened water, drunk natural coffee, water infused with citrus zest or banana peels, yeast, onions, vegetable broth, aquarium water and succinic acid.
Watering
: acceptable if necessary.
♉ OCTOBER 22, Friday. 16th, 17th lunar day from 17:55. CALF
Moon without course from 23:35
If your land is on a slope, dig deep furrows
across the slope.
Drain the water from the hoses and barrels, carefully fold the hoses and move them indoors under a canopy. Remove debris, dry leaves and tops from the area. Clean paths, ditches and gutters, and tidy up plumbing and drainage systems. Collect sticks that served as supports for vegetable crops. For better storage, they can be treated with copper sulfate
.
Houseplants
: a favorable day for working with the soil; today it is good to loosen the soil, nourish it and fertilize it. You can go into the forest and dig out the soil from under the coniferous trees. In the future, this soil can be successfully used for replanting indoor flowers.
Watering
: acceptable if necessary.
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♉♊ OCTOBER 23, Saturday. 17th, 18th lunar day from 18:10. CALF
,
GEMINI from 10:43
Moon without course until 10:42
Digging up the area, fertilize and mulch the soil if necessary. Whitewash tree trunks to protect them from insects and rodents. Start cleaning up leaves
, pay special attention to the lawn, it must be clean. Fallen leaves, wet weather and high humidity can greatly reduce the quality of your grass.
Today you can deal with fallen leaves
.
Collect healthy, clean leaves separately and compost them. Burn diseased and infected foliage or bury it deeply in the ground. horse chestnut
on your property , be sure to destroy its foliage, otherwise it will breed
harmful moths
.
Prepare bait for rodents
, spread it evenly throughout the summer cottage.
Don't forget to collect slugs that may be hiding on the film in the greenhouse and on the side of paths. If possible, mow the grass from the paths and spray them with copper sulfate
.
Houseplants
: A great day to purchase indoor plants is after 10:45 am. When purchasing, pay attention to the type of flower: the leaves should be rich in color, elastic, without yellow spots. The roots of the plant should not protrude outward, the plant should not be lethargic, and there should be no unpleasant odor from the soil in the pot.
What is better not to do
? plant leafy vegetables and herbs.
Watering
: watering is allowed until 10:45; After 10:45 it is better not to water the plants.
♊ OCTOBER 24, Sunday. 18th, 19th lunar day from 18:32. TWINS
If there are faded flowers on your site, now is the right time to prune them and prepare them for winter. Activities aimed at pest control are relevant. If the plants in your area are susceptible to fungal diseases ( scab, moniliosis, curl
), spraying is best done with solutions
of copper sulfate or Bordeaux mixture
.
If plants are susceptible to attacks by aphids and fruiting plants
, the treatment must be reproduced using the preparations “
Fital” or “Brunka”
.
If trees and shrubs are covered with moss and lichens
, spray them with a proven preparation -
Ferrilin or copper sulfate.
Houseplants
: You can feed the plants with sugar and carry out preventive procedures aimed at controlling pests.
What is better not to do
? plant leafy vegetables and herbs.
Watering
: It is better not to water the plants.
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Caring for house plants, care according to the table
To increase our chances of growing indoor plants at home, each of us resorts to our own tricks, uses our many years of experience and the knowledge that we have gained over many years of working with plants. But for sure, even the most experienced and sophisticated resorts to the advice of the lunar sowing and planting calendar for indoor plants, which reflects favorable days for working with soil and plants and which we have prepared for them in the widest and most voluminous version, in which each of them will be able to see for yourself.
For those who like to care for indoor plants, a lunar calendar is offered, in which favorable days for replanting plants in October 2022 at home, as well as information about watering and fertilizing, with a table of all necessary work. It is he who will help them in many of their questions, both experienced and, first of all, beginning amateurs, all those for whom it is important to know about this and they are looking for such important, informative and necessary information.
With the help of the lunar calendar for replanting indoor plants for October 2022, a table of favorable days of care and replanting, working with house plants, first of all, its useful tips and recommendations, as well as warnings and cautions, anyone will have a higher chance of achieving their goal, getting a decent result for their investment labor, and with the least losses and the high level of performance that they expect.
Lunar calendar for planting by day
♊ OCTOBER 25, Monday. 19th, 20th lunar day from 19:03. GEMINI
until 24:00
Moon without course from 17:11 to 23:59
Today you can go to an agricultural store and buy seedlings and bulbs of indoor plants. If necessary, you can fertilize the soil. It is good to whitewash shrubs and trees; whitewashing in the fall brings much greater benefits than in the spring. Autumn whitewashing
protects tree trunks from insects that have settled on tree bark for the winter, protects against the formation of ice and hungry hares that will not eat bark covered with lime.
Check the condition of garden flowers, collect dried tops, remove old leaves and dried inflorescences, trim perennial plants
, sprinkle them with sawdust to protect them from the cold. If there are still fresh flowers on your site - chrysanthemums or asters, make a composition out of them so that it will delight you at home.
Houseplants
: If necessary, you can trim dry flower branches and fertilize the soil.
What is better not to do
? plant leafy vegetables and herbs.
Watering
: It is better not to water the plants.
♋ OCTOBER 26, Tuesday. 20th, 21st lunar day from 19:47. CANCER
from 00:00
A suitable day for sowing cabbage before winter. Experienced summer residents have noticed that if you plant cabbage in the fall, it will reach the table earlier than usual
, and in the spring the time that is so necessary during this period will be freed up.
Cabbage sown in October does not need watering in the spring; it is fed with moisture from melting snow, and the sprouts sprout strong and strong. Cabbage gains strength, hardens and is not as tender as when planted in the spring. The vegetable has excellent immunity
and juicy taste.
Houseplants
: The day can be devoted to spraying flowers to protect against pests.
Use proven drugs for these purposes: “Fitoverm”, “Akarin”, “Bankol”, “Tanrek” or “Karbofos”.
What is better not to do
? do home canning; plant root crops.
Watering
: good time for watering.
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♋ OCTOBER 27, Wednesday. 21st, 22nd lunar day from 20:46. CANCER
This day can be used to water the trees if your weather conditions require it. Trees may require autumn watering during dry summers.
. Also on this day it is good to start treating the garden from pests and diseases.
Houseplants
: water and spray the plants, just keep in mind that during this period the flowers do not need abundant watering. Pay attention to the condition of the soil; it should not smell bad or be coated.
What is better not to do
? do home canning; plant root crops.
Watering
: good time for watering.
OLD MOON from 23:05
♋♌ OCTOBER 28, Thursday. 22nd, 23rd lunar day from 21:57. CANCER
,
LEO from 12:07
Moon without course from 09:02 to 12:06
III quarter, Fourth phase of the Moon from 23:05
Morning, before 9:00, is suitable for protection from pests. If serious frosts have not yet struck, you can protect the trunks from rodents
.
You can tie the trees with spruce branches, metal mesh or other materials. After leaf fall, treat the trees with Bordeaux mixture
, which helps get rid of dangerous fungi.
Houseplants
: It’s better not to deal with plants today.
What is better not to do
? plant, replant any plants; trim trees and shrubs.
Watering
: good time for watering is before 12:07.
♌ OCTOBER 29, Friday. 23rd, 24th lunar day from 23:15. A LION
Start collecting cold-resistant root vegetables, remove pumpkins, turnips, white cabbage, rutabaga, turnips, leeks, parsley, and horseradish from the garden.
Think about how you will store the crop, for example, parsley can be frozen, leeks need to be thoroughly cleaned of yellow tops and soil and placed in boxes with
clean sand.
Cabbage is also perfectly stored in sand, but only the stalk is placed, and not the whole vegetable. In order for all vegetables to be successfully preserved, monitor the temperature and humidity in the basement, and take care of a good ventilation system.
Houseplants
: If necessary, you can fertilize the soil with organic fertilizers.
Watering
: acceptable if necessary.
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♌♍ OCTOBER 30, Saturday. 24th lunar day. A LION
,
VIRGO from 21:09
Moon without course from 10:05 to 21:08
Morning is suitable for sowing onions and winter garlic
.
To protect the seeds, before planting, soak them in a weak solution of potassium permanganate, which should be pale pink. Try to change where you plant garlic and onions every year so that the soil is not depleted and deprived of minerals. After planting in shallow furrows, be sure to mulch the plants
, ideally with sawdust. Some gardeners advise fertilizing the soil, for example, with manure or humus, but this is at the discretion of everyone; keep in mind that this process provokes the growth of weeds and grass.
If there are unpicked vegetables or fruits
, start harvesting. Today it’s good to make preserves, seal jams, marmalades, and juices. You can collect fruits and seeds of medicinal plants. If the harvest is harvested, start removing shoots and weeds, tidy up the greenhouse windows, trim old and dry branches of bushes and trees.
Houseplants
: a suitable day to purchase indoor flowers, the purchase will be successful, and the plant will delight with its beauty for a long time. But it is better to complete all purchases before 10:05.
What is better not to do
? do home canning.
Watering
: acceptable if necessary.
♍ OCTOBER 31, Sunday. 24th, 25th lunar day from 00:39. VIRGO
If the day is sunny, dig up the area
, loosen the soil, if necessary, mulch trees, shrubs and perennial flowers before wintering. If your plot is cleared and the crops are harvested, you can prepare the planting holes for spring. Dig holes of the required diameter, apply fertilizer, it will remain perfectly preserved until spring. The soil will settle well, the soil will be prepared for spring sowing, which will save time for the next season.
Houseplants
: loosen the top layer of soil, if necessary, wipe large leaves from dust and give the flowers a warm shower.
Watering
: acceptable if necessary.
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Video: Work in the garden and vegetable garden in October
Work in the garden in October, as well as work in the vegetable garden, prepares our plots for the coming winter. There is a lot of work at this time. We need to have time to prepare our flowers and other perennial plants for the cold weather. What to do in the garden in October. This is what our review is about.
Gardening work and advice
1. Usually in the fall it is recommended to do autumn digging of trunk circles under trees and bushes to destroy pests overwintering in the soil. But this should not be done, since digging ruins the soil. Experienced gardeners do not dig. On the contrary, the tree trunk circles are filled with weeds and unrotted compost, especially along the perimeter of the crown, where the zone of sucking roots is located. In the center, near the trunk itself, there are no sucking roots that are damaged by frost; there is only a “plumbing and sewerage” system, i.e., conducting roots. They are as winter-hardy as wood. They also do not remove all fallen leaves, but pile them into circles around the trunk. Pests find themselves deeply buried under this layer.
2. Pathogens and pests are destroyed by late (late October) spraying of trees and bushes with a solution of any highly concentrated mineral fertilizer. The easiest way to do this is to use urea, taking 500-700 g of fertilizer per 10 liters of water. If the leaves have not yet fallen, spray directly over them. We must force them to give everything they have accumulated to the plants and die off. Spray the ends of the branches especially carefully - aphids lay eggs on them. Walk well over all branches, trunk and soil in tree trunk circles. In early spring (late March) this procedure should be repeated.
3. If it is a dry autumn, the garden must be well watered. If plants go into winter dehydrated, they may dry out from frost, especially annual new growth.
4. At the end of the month, you can apply rotted manure and compost under the bushes and trees, you can add humus under peonies and other perennial flowers, but also along the perimeter of the crown, and not in the center. An additional half bucket of ash should be added under the cherries and plums.
5. At the end of the month, you need to cut off perennial asters and chrysanthemums and also add ash under them, at least a cup per plant.
6. It’s time to put shelters over roses, clematis, and also plant peonies, oriental hybrids (lilies), chrysanthemums, and irises.
7. In the last days of the month, you can carry out an event to clean the trunks and branches of lichens. To do this, you need to spray them with a 7-10% solution of iron sulfate (about three level tablespoons per liter of water). Literally in 3-4 days the lichens will fall off on their own. Such spraying should never be done during the growing season.
8. Is it necessary to add manure or rotted compost to the tree trunks? Organic matter, including manure, must be added after the end of sap flow, otherwise it may cause unwanted branch growth at such a late time. But it should be applied not to the tree trunk circles, but along the perimeter of the crown - where the sucking roots are located.
9. What to do if at the end of summer the phosphorus and potassium necessary for root growth were not added? As they say, “the train has left.” Now there is no point in applying these fertilizers. The only thing else that can be done is to add AVA fertilizer to the soil, because it is not soluble in water and, accordingly, is not washed out of the soil by either autumn or spring waters.
10. You can dig up celery root, leeks and cut Brussels sprouts and cabbage.
11. The best time for pruning berry beds and orchards is late autumn. Wounds after pruning should be lubricated with brilliant green or hydrogen peroxide, and then with natural oil paint, or bitumen (black varnish for metal), or a very liquid garden varnish.
12. If you have never planted spring garlic in the fall instead of spring, then try planting it before winter at the same time as you usually plant winter garlic. This must be done in exactly the same way as was described about planting winter garlic in August. The garlic works great.
13. In October, bulbous plants are usually planted, in particular tulips and hyacinths. Before planting, it would be a good idea to soak any bulbous plants for half an hour in a solution of the anti-rot drug “Maxim” or in a solution of “Fitosporin”, or at least in a solution of potassium permanganate. Add rotted compost into the trench, then a 10 cm layer of soil, then a 2-3 cm layer of sand. It is enough to add a pinch of AVA fertilizer, but you can get by with a tablespoon of ash. Place the bulbs on the sand and cover them completely with sand. Any loose soil or peat should be poured on top with a height equal to two diameters of the bulbs (i.e. approximately 10 cm).
Gardener's and gardener's lunar calendar table for October 2022
Watering: especially recommended days: | 8, 9, 16, 17, 26, 27 |
Watering: days not recommended: | 6, 7, 14, 15, 24, 25 |
Purchase of bulbs, seedlings, indoor plants: | 22-25, 30 |
Whitewashing of trees and shrubs: | 14, 15, 23-25 |
Spraying against pests: | 21-28 |
Planting and replanting trees and shrubs: | 10-13, 19 |
Planting garden flowers: | 7, 14, 15 |
Planting, replanting and transferring indoor plants: | 12, 13 |
Harvesting for canning and storage: | 1, 2, 18, 19, 28-30 |
Twists: | 1, 2, 18, 19, 28-30 |
Prohibited days for harvesting and spinning: | 3, 4, 16, 17, 26, 27 |
Lawn mowing: | 8, 9, 16, 17 |
Collection of medicinal herbs (roots): | 3, 4, 31 |
Collection of medicinal herbs (leaves and stems): | 8, 9, 16, 17 |
Collection of seeds and fruits of medicinal plants: | 1, 2, 28-30 |
Mushroom picking: | 1, 2, 28-30 |
Fertilizers (if necessary): | 1-5, 21-31 |
Removing weeds and growth: | 1, 2, 28-30 |
Loosening the soil, digging up the area, mulching: | 3-5, 12, 13, 21, 22, 31 |
Trimming branches of trees and shrubs: | 1, 2, 28-30 |
Flower trimming: | 23-25 |
Garden cleaning: | 3-5, 31 |
Cleaning greenhouse windows: | 1, 2, 23-25, 28-30 |
Unfavorable days for planting: | 5, 6, 20, 28 |
If you are planning an important business, but have doubts or are afraid that it will not be successful, you should order a selection of individual dates and an analysis of personal prognosis in order to reduce all possible risks or understand how relevant this is for you now!
Moon phases and their influence on favorable days
The phases of the moon have a direct impact on the succession of good and bad days in the calendar. The moon can wax or wane, depending on this, plants receive positive or negative energy, since they subtly sense all the movements of the celestial body. This has long been known to those who professionally grow flowers, berries or fruits. Based on the phases of the moon, you can create a flower care schedule and include a list of the following important activities:
- Loosening;
- Watering;
- Replanting indoor plants;
- Buying new flowers;
- Preparing perennial plants for winter at their summer cottage.
There is no need to do anything additional. The main thing is to coordinate all your work with the phase of the moon. Many gardeners save such a calendar on their mobile phone or hang a table on the wall next to their indoor plants so as not to miss important care activities.
Sowing and planting calendar for October
Preparations for winter continue for keen gardeners and gardeners: microelements and nutrients necessary for the full ripening of shoots and successful wintering are added to the plants. The beds are prepared for spring work, the soil is carefully dug up and fertilized. Warm-loving crops are waiting for shelter for the winter.
- In October, you need to have time to carry out all the planned winter sowing and planting: root crops, onions, garlic, bulbous flowers, fruit trees and berry bushes.
- Stone fruit crops (plums, cherries, sea buckthorn) can be planted no later than the first ten days of October. When planting late in October, plants are heavily mulched to prevent plants from bulging out of the soil due to temperature changes (night frosts and daytime thawing).
- It is important to remember that seedlings with an open root system have a short planting period - in October, summer residents have the last chance to plant such plants.
- Container plants (with a closed root system) can be planted at any time during the growing season (from spring to late autumn).
The agrotechnical calendar of work in the garden and vegetable garden gives recommendations on how to determine the optimal timing of planting, winter watering, fertilizing, digging and storing
Sowing in October in the garden
In Siberia, winter sowing is carried out in the third ten days of October - it must be done before the soil freezes completely. When sowing before winter, you must remember that the seeding rate increases by 25–30% compared to spring plantings.
- It is recommended to finish planting shallots in the Urals and Siberia by October 10. Choose a place where nothing grows in the summer and where a lot of snow will accumulate in the winter. Bulbs prepared for planting are planted in beds to a depth of 5–6 cm.
- In the first half of October, pre-winter plantings of winter garlic are still possible. The exact time of planting is determined by the weather: planting begins 3 weeks before the onset of persistent cold weather. At the same time, it is better to plant garlic later than to rush.
- At the end of October, to obtain a harvest in early spring, winter sowing of dill is carried out. After sowing, the beds are mulched with rotted manure.
- Some summer residents also practice winter planting of potatoes. Potatoes planted in October yield a sufficient harvest, but the plant requires a lot of care.
Home garden in October
In addition to traditional winter sowings in open ground, many summer residents are also interested in arranging a home garden.
- At the end of October, you can get onions, beets, parsley, celery, carrots from the vegetable store and grow vegetables at home.
- To force root crops, prepare a special substrate and place the containers in cool rooms: you won’t need much light and heat, and watering should be regular, as well as fertilizing.
Planting in the garden in October
Most fruit and berry crops, ornamental shrubs, and flowers are planted in October. Autumn planting is also good because the plants accumulate the necessary moisture and have enough time to adapt and grow.
Throughout October, pear planting continues in the middle zone. In October, you need to have time to select a high-quality seedling from the nursery and take care of protecting young plants in winter from rodents and sunburn.
Planting berry bushes in October
Raspberries
In the middle zone, October is the optimal time for autumn planting raspberries.
- Before the onset of frost, the young plant will have time to grow stronger and adapt to the changed conditions.
- Although raspberries are unpretentious in planting and care, you can pamper them with light soil flavored with organic matter.
- Depending on the number of raspberry bushes that need to be planted, the planting method is chosen: trench or hole.
Currant
- Before October 10, you need to finish planting currants in the Far East.
- A place for berries can be found on a slope, away from lowlands, marshy soils and shallow groundwater.
- In October, you can plant black currants in Siberia. In autumn there is enough moisture in the soil, so heavy watering is not required. Survival rate during autumn planting is 100%.
Strawberries
- In October you can still plant strawberry seedlings.
- Such planting dates are acceptable for seedlings with a closed root system or in the hands of experienced gardeners.
Honeysuckle
In early October, when real frosts are still far away and the weather is not too cold, you can plant honeysuckle seedlings.
- Autumn planting for honeysuckle is more preferable than spring planting.
- The soil is prepared a month before planting, planting holes are dug about half a meter wide and deep, and 3 m are left between plants.
- Drainage is required; the seedling is placed in moist soil, with the roots well spread out.
- No pruning of the seedling is required. When planting blue honeysuckle, the root collar is buried 3–5 cm.
Planting ornamental plants in October
October is a suitable period for planting ornamental shrubs.
- When planting barberries and hydrangeas in Siberia, it is better to move the plants along with a lump of earth in order to cause minimal damage to the root system.
- Now is the time to plant coniferous plants with seeds. Seedlings are usually sown in the second half of October (after the onset of light daytime frosts) in a pre-prepared box with soil.
- Throughout all autumn months, incl. in October and directly under the snow, you can lay a rolled lawn. Lawn care will be minimal in rainy, cloudy weather. The lawn will take root well in the fall and successfully overwinter.
Planting in a flower garden in October
In October, when auricula (ear primula) is propagating, the seeds are sown in the ground and sprinkled with sand on top - they will germinate in the spring.
Tulips
- To determine the optimal time for planting tulips in the fall, we focus on soil temperature. When regular readings are no higher than 10°C, it’s time to move the bulbs into the ground. In Siberia and similar natural and climatic zones, they focus on the period from mid-September to mid-October.
- Until mid-October, Triumph tulip bulbs can be planted in the middle zone. To determine the optimal planting time, you need to focus on weather conditions: when for a week the soil temperature in the area where the bulbs are located remains at no higher than 10 °C.
- October is the main time for autumn planting of tulips in the Moscow region. Before planting, you need to select healthy bulbs, treat them from pests, and prepare nutritious soil. Plant the bulbs in pots or boxes and bury them completely.
Roses
- The whole of October is a good period for planting climbing roses in the Middle Zone.
- For planting, it is better to choose self-rooted seedlings with a closed root system.
Photo: Residents of the middle zone can plant climbing roses throughout October.
Weekdays or weekends, when to carry out agricultural technology and care?
There are no better days for manipulating indoor plants. There are only recommendations for compliance, which are a calendar that includes favorable, neutral and unfavorable days. The first period is ideal for agricultural technology that requires full care no more than once a year. The second one allows watering and feeding, wiping leaves and irrigating the crown. The third prohibits any manipulation, proposing to postpone any manipulation for an indefinite period, until the barren phase with the constellation is replaced by a fertile day.