Lunar sowing calendar of the gardener and gardener, table of works for October 2020
It is better to conduct agrotechnical measures with an eye to the lunar sowing calendar of a professional gardener and gardener for October 2020. With its help, it will be possible to avoid many mistakes during important agricultural work. Knowing the favorable dates of the month, you can correctly calculate the preferred numbers for planting, and later, you can harvest an excellent harvest.
Moon phases in october 2020
The moon, being an earthly satellite, affects the movement of sap inside plants. The state and development of many garden and horticultural crops depends on its location relative to the Earth.
Lunar phases of October:
- Growing (1 ... 13);
- Full Moon (14);
- Decreasing (15 ... 27);
- New Moon (28).
How zodiac signs affect plants
In October, the month stops at each of the 12 zodiac signs. The position of this satellite relative to other planets and relative to the Earth affects vegetation. The condition of the plants and the indicators of the future harvest depend on the location of the moon.
When the Month is in fertile signs, it is recommended to plant crops on such dates. There are signs that have a negative effect on various plants. Fertile are: Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio, Taurus, Libra, Capricorn. Relatively productive: Virgo, Sagittarius, Gemini. Barren: Aries, Leo, Aquarius.
What agricultural activities can be performed in October:
- picking fruits: Scorpio (1.2), Sagittarius (3.4), Capricorn (5.6), Pisces (10.11), Sagittarius (30.31).
- collection of root crops, planting tree seedlings: Taurus (15.16), Gemini (17.18.19), Cancer (20.21), Virgo (24.25), Libra (26.27).
Favorable calendar days for successful planting
Agricultural work table for October:
| Numbers of the month | Types of jobs |
| 1…6 | winter sowing of parsley, dill, various salads, sorrel, arugula |
| 7…9 | harvesting leaves, cleaning the site |
| 10…11 | winter sowing of greenery |
| 13 ... 15 days of the Full Moon | sanitary cleaning |
| 16…21 | winter planting of onions, garlic, carrots, radishes, beets; planting seedlings, replanting shrubs, planting bulbous flowers |
| 22…23 | fertilization, moisture charging |
| 24…26 | winter planting of bulbous flowers and root vegetable garden crops |
| 27 ... 29 days of New Moon | sanitary measures, pruning |
| 30…31 | winter sowing of dill, parsley and salads |
What plants are recommended to plant during the waning moon
They carry out podzimnyu planting of onions, garlic, carrots, radishes, beets. From 15 to 27, tulip bulbs, hazel grouse, daffodils, lilies are planted. In the second decade of October, trees and young shrubs are planted.
What plants to plant on the Growing Moon
From 1 to 13, seeds of parsley, lettuce, spinach are sown. These crops will only sprout next season. The first greens will appear in early spring.
Wrong time to board
On the days of the Full Moon (13 ... 15) and New Moon (27 ... 29) they try not to do anything on the field. It is undesirable to engage in agricultural work when the month is in Aquarius (7 ... 9), Aries (12 ... 14), Leo (22-23).
Plant care calendar for october 2020
In October, agricultural activities are carried out depending on the location of the moon. In the fall, they dig up the soil, remove weeds, apply fertilizers, and carry out sanitization of the soil. In October, trees and shrubs are looked after, perennial flowers that remain in the ground for the winter are insulated. True, the above-ground part needs to be cut off.
Withered annual flowers are best removed from the flower bed.
Unfavorable days
On New Moon (27 ... 29) and Full Moon (13 ... 15) it is better to do garbage collection, destruction of weeds, insect pests. On such days, it is recommended to dig up the soil, collect fallen leaves, twigs.
Suitable days for gardening and gardening
In the first decade of October, they are engaged in podzimny planting of greenery, composting. From the 15th, corms are planted.
At the end of October, they carry out moisture charging, feeding perennials, pruning branches.
When to plant and replant garden crops and houseplants in October 2020
From 1 to 14, late fruits and vegetables are harvested, bearing fruit in the aboveground parts. From 15 to 27, they dig up all the roots in the soil, transplant annual flowers from flower beds into indoor pots.
In addition to harvesting, in October, radishes, beets, onions, garlic and carrots are planted in winter. These crops are planted in a declining phase, that is, from 15 to 27. Soil temperature should be + 2 ... + 5 degrees Celsius (not higher).
In the same period, in regions with a warm, long autumn (with a soil temperature of +10 degrees), seedlings are planted. Before the onset of cold weather, young trees should take root in a new place and have time to adapt to new conditions. From 15 to 27 October, you can start propagating flowers and shrubs by dividing a bush or rhizome.
In the second half of October, corms of tulips, hazel grouses, hyacinths, daffodils, lilies, and crocuses are buried in the ground. Late planting is carried out only in those regions where at the time of planting the soil temperature is 10 degrees Celsius, and before the frost begins at least 20 days.
In late autumn, it is better not to sow indoor plant seeds. It is recommended to postpone this event until spring. But from 15 to 27 October you can start transplanting indoor flowers. Plants are usually transplanted into large containers or pots if they are overgrown and have little room in an old pot.
