For many decades, summer residents have been using the hints of the Lunar calendar. The best time for sowing, fertilizing and other important matters is checked against it. It's time to find out which days in 2022 the Lunar calendar considers favorable for growing cabbage.
Some varieties of white cabbage have a very long growing season - 140-180 days. For this reason, work with it begins at the very beginning of the calendar year and ends only at the end of autumn. We want to introduce you to the best timing for all types of work on growing the queen of vegetables, as cabbage is sometimes called.
When to sow cabbage for seedlings in 2022 according to the Lunar calendar
The timing of sowing cabbage seedlings depends on many factors. You should pay attention to the region of your residence, the type of cabbage, the timing of ripening (is your cabbage early, mid-season or late) and even where you are going to grow it - in a heated greenhouse or in open ground.
If you are the owner of a greenhouse where vegetables can be grown all year round, and you want to crunch on young cabbage already in April, seeds for seedlings should be sown in January. If you grow this vegetable only in open ground, then you should start sowing only in March.
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To help all categories of summer residents correctly select the most favorable dates for sowing seeds of different types of cabbage according to the Lunar calendar 2022, we will give a list of such days in different months.
We would only like to remind you that it is best to carry out sowing work during the period when the rising Moon is in the constellations Pisces, Taurus or Cancer.
| Favorable days for sowing cabbage seeds for seedlings |
| January: 1, 5, 7, 21 (red), 22, 27-29. February: 1-3, 6-7, 20, 24-25, 28-29. March: 4-5, 17-18, 27-28. April: 1-2, 7-8, 14, 24, 28. |
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The following days are suitable for pre-sowing seed soaking: January – 9, February – 20, March – 17-18, April – 14.
Planting dates in different regions
The timing of seed sowing depends very much on climatic conditions. You can plant seedlings in open ground when the soil warms up to +8°C. But this culture can withstand lower temperatures. Recommendations by region look something like this:
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- Central Russia, Moscow region, St. Petersburg - end of March, April. Transplanting seedlings into the ground can be planned for the end of April or the beginning of May.
- Southern regions - March, April.
- Northern regions, Urals and Siberia - April. You can transplant seedlings in May.
Direct sowing into the ground is acceptable, but you need to understand that in this case the harvest will have to be harvested much later. Many gardeners practice this method for early ripening varieties of cabbage. In the southern regions, mid-season varieties can be sown in the ground, but at the end of April.
There are many ways to protect plantings from return frosts. For example, seeds can be sown directly into the beds and covered with film or agrofibre stretched over arcs. It is permissible to remove them after the temperature outside during the day is at least +10°C.
You can cover the seedlings with cut plastic jars and bottles until the threat of frost has passed. But if you have a greenhouse, it is better to grow cabbage through seedlings.
When to plant cabbage seedlings in 2022 according to the Lunar calendar
The second important stage in growing cabbage is picking. If this work is skipped, the seedlings will stretch out, become pale and vulnerable to various diseases. For this reason, after 2 true leaves appear on the plants, the seedlings must be picked. In white cabbage, this usually occurs 3-4 weeks after germination. When picking, plant the bushes at a distance of about 7 cm from each other.
It is recommended to replant plants on the waxing moon (the beginning of the 1st phase) or immediately after the full moon, at the beginning of the 3rd phase. During this period, plant roots are saturated with nutrients to the greatest extent, so it is easier for seedlings to take root and survive such stress as transplantation.
Do not forget also that cabbage is a light-loving crop. She needs a long day of light - 12-15 hours. In winter - early spring, such conditions can only be ensured with the help of a phytolamp.
| Favorable days for picking cabbage seedlings |
| January: 6, 7-8, 29. February: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 24-25, 27, 28. March: 3-5, 17, 27-28, 29-30. April: 1-2, 7, 24, 28. |
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How to plant cabbage seeds
Cabbage seeds can be sown in cups, peat tablets or boxes.
- The cups for seedlings prepared in advance are filled with soil, leaving 0.5-1 cm of distance from the top to the boot. It is enough to place 2-3 seeds in the center of each. When picking, weak shoots are removed.
- Peat tablets are pre-soaked in warm water, then the soil layer is leveled and moistened with water from a spray bottle. The number of seeds here is the same as when planting in cups - a couple of pieces will be enough.
- When planting seeds in boxes, it is necessary to make grooves at a distance of 5 cm from each other, and also 1 cm deep. Cabbage seeds are laid out every 2 cm.
Cabbage seeds are additionally sprinkled on top with a thin layer of soil and again generously moistened with water.
Subsequently, the containers are kept in artificial greenhouse conditions: covered with a plastic bag and kept in a warm and well-lit place.
When to feed cabbage seedlings in 2022 according to the Lunar calendar
Approximately 2 weeks after emergence, the first fertilizing should begin. A week after picking, apply fertilizer again. During this period, plants need nitrogen (for the growth of green mass), phosphorus (for root growth), and potassium (for the absorption of carbon dioxide and strengthening the immune system). It is best to use liquid fertilizers for seedlings, because they are more easily absorbed by young plants.
The lunar calendar recommends fertilizing plants when the waxing Moon is in any of the so-called “wet” signs: Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio or Libra. If you feed during the waning moon, then only organic root feeding will bring benefits.
| Favorable days for fertilizing cabbage seedlings |
| January: 1, 5, 8, 9, 15, 18, 22, 27, 30 (dry). February: 1-3, 7, 14, 24-26, 27-29. March: 2-3, 9, 18, 25, 27-28, 29-30. April: 1-2, 6, 8, 14, 23-24, 25-27, 30. |
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How to determine sowing time?
Today there are more than 100 types of cabbage that people eat. All these types are divided into early, middle and late varieties.
Obviously, the time of planting seedlings depends on the maturity of the crop. Early varieties should be planted in 2022 in early spring - March. Late ones can be planted for seedlings from mid-spring until the first days of summer.
REMINDER. Early cabbage is valued for its taste, while late cabbage is stored much better.
Of course, when planting seedlings of any crop, several factors must be taken into account.
- Firstly, the climate of the region where the garden crop will be grown.
- Secondly, the lunar calendar or recommendations from experienced gardeners (usually the dates change slightly from year to year).
If you follow these two points, you will have a much better chance of growing a tasty, rich and plentiful cabbage harvest.
When to water cabbage in 2022 according to the Lunar calendar
Cabbage is a big lover of water. However, excessive waterlogging does not benefit it: the risk of fungal and bacterial diseases increases. For this reason, you need to be very careful when growing seedlings. Cabbage should be watered as soon as the soil begins to dry out, usually once every 7-10 days.
Watering, as well as fertilizing, is best done on days when the Moon is located in one of the “water” signs. However, when watering, you don’t have to pay attention to the phase of the Moon: it will equally benefit the plants both during the waxing and waning Moon.
| Favorable days for watering cabbage seedlings |
| January: 1, 5, 7-8, 27-29. February: 1-3, 4, 6-7, 12, 24, 26-27, 28-29. March: 3-5, 27-28, 29-30. April: 1-2, 7, 28. |
After planting cabbage in a permanent place, it requires regular - at least 2-3 times a week - watering. If there is a lack of moisture, the vegetable does not set heads well. To water according to the lunar calendar, try to “bypass” the days when the Moon is in the constellations of Aries, Taurus, Sagittarius, Gemini and Aquarius.
Recommendations for planting cabbage
Cabbage seeds can be sown either pre-soaked or dry. The main thing is to place them in loose and fertile soil, and provide the containers with the obligatory holes for drainage and a drainage layer in the form of perlite one centimeter thick.
| On a note. Usually the seeds are sown in common containers, and when the seedlings reach a certain size and acquire a pair of true leaves, they are planted in separate containers. |
- Seeds are usually buried to a depth of about 7 mm.
- It is better to sow them so that there is approximately 3 cm of free soil between the rows: then it will be easier to loosen the soil, water and plant the plants. And there will be less infection!
- After sowing the container, be sure to cover it with glass or film.
- Place in a place with a temperature of +19…+21 degrees. The more stable the temperature, the better.
- As soon as friendly shoots appear, the film or glass must be removed and the containers placed in the light.
Lighting
Since in spring there is usually not enough natural light, since the day is still quite short, it is necessary to use additional lighting lamps. For cabbage, the optimal daylight hours are about 13 hours.
| Advice. How to understand whether additional lighting lamps are needed? Just turn them on during the day. If after this the room immediately becomes brighter, it means additional lighting is needed. If nothing has changed, then you can leave the lamps on for now. |
Temperature
Before the formation of the first true leaf, it is necessary to maintain moderate humidity and temperature (+7...+9 degrees). As soon as the first true leaf is formed, the temperature should immediately be raised to about +16 degrees during the daytime and to +11 at night.
| Important. Only at this temperature, enough light and moderate soil moisture will cabbage seedlings grow to full size and not stretch out by the time they are transplanted to a permanent location. |
Watering
Try to loosen the soil more often and very carefully, and moisten the soil no more than twice a week. Do not overwater or overdry the earthen ball.
Photo: Don't forget to water the plantings.
Picking
Picking is carried out after the formation of a pair of true leaves. Pay attention to the plants: if they are weakened, you can wait until the young cabbage gains strength.
- Picking is carried out in separate containers. Most often these are plastic cups from 200 ml to 500 ml. Don't forget to provide them with holes in the base for drainage. It is advisable to add perlite or vermiculite to the bottom in a centimeter layer: it will act as a drainage layer and retain excess moisture in case of overflow.
- Before picking, water the seedlings with water at room temperature a couple of hours before. By the way, it is with this water (preferably melt or rain) that the seedlings need to be watered throughout the entire period of its cultivation.
- Carry out the picking so that soil remains on the roots. You can’t expose them, otherwise the cabbage will hurt for a long time. It is ideal to replant with a popsicle stick and a lump of earth.
- After picking, transfer the seedlings to a room with normal room temperature within +21...+23 degrees for a couple of days, and after this time, return the seedlings to the previous temperature.
- Seedlings are planted in a permanent place when they become stronger and acquire four or five true leaves.
- By the time of planting in final conditions, the soil and air should be sufficiently warmed up, and the threat of return frosts should be minimal.
| Advice. Typically, seedlings are planted by placing them in holes about 15 cm deep, made at a distance of 35–45 cm from each other. |
That's all you need to know about planting white cabbage seedlings in 2022 - follow the deadlines and have a good harvest!
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When to plant cabbage seedlings in open ground in 2022 according to the Lunar calendar
You can start planting cabbage seedlings in open ground from the end of April (the earliest varieties of white cabbage) and continue to do this until the first days of June (late varieties). If you are growing cabbage for fresh consumption, then it is better to plant it in the garden in several stages. Thanks to this, you will have ripe, but not overripe, cabbage for a long time.
It is not recommended to plant cabbage in a permanent place during the new moon or full moon. It is better to do this immediately after these days - the seedlings will more easily take root in the new place and begin to grow faster.
| Favorable days for planting cabbage seedlings in open ground |
| April: 24, 28, 30. May: 5-6, 23-26, 30-31. June: 1-4, 12, 22-23, 26-30. |
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Mistakes when growing cabbage
Sometimes, even if you follow the timing, rules of planting and caring for the plant, it will not be possible to achieve a good harvest. This is due to the fact that the gardener made one of the following mistakes in the process of growing the plant:
- I planted seedlings too often. The plants began to shade each other, which led to their stretching and death.
- Excessive watering. Abundant moisture leads to the formation of the most common disease for cabbage - black leg. Watering with cold water also leads to this; it is better that it first sits indoors or in an open area.
- Violation of the temperature regime during cultivation. Leads to a slowdown in seedling growth.
- Dry indoor air. This is unacceptable for growing any type of plant; it is recommended to install a humidifier.
Cabbage is a healthy dietary vegetable used for preparing first and second courses and salads. She is fastidious in her care. If you want to get a decent harvest closer to autumn, follow the timing and rules for planting seeds for seedlings and seedlings in open ground. Provide the plant with proper care throughout the season.
When to treat cabbage for diseases and pests in 2022 according to the Lunar calendar
Treating cabbage against diseases and pests will be more effective if you carry it out in the same way as other types of work, in accordance with the Lunar calendar. Protective spraying should be stopped a month before harvesting.
The most favorable days for protecting against diseases and fighting insect pests will be the days when the Moon is located in Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Aries and Gemini.
| Favorable days for treating cabbage from diseases and pests |
| April: 11-17, 20-22, 25-27. May: 8-14, 18-19, 23-24. June: 5-11, 14-16, 19-20. July: 2-8, 11-13, 16-18, 29-31. August: 1-4, 8-9, 13-14, 26-31. September: 1, 4-5, 9-10, 22-28. |
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When to Plant Broccoli
This variety of cabbage grows in the Mediterranean, so broccoli prefers relatively mild conditions and grows well at temperatures of +14...+20°C. It is recommended to plant seedlings of this variety of cabbage in beds no earlier than mid-May, provided the average daily temperature is not lower than +10 degrees.
The sowing dates are calculated from this:
- southern regions – late February – early March;
- The central zone of the Russian Federation – the third ten days of March – the first half of April;
- Ural, Siberia - first half of April, early varieties are preferred.
When to fertilize cabbage in 2022 according to the Lunar calendar
Cabbage needs fertilizing throughout the growing season. The first feeding of seedlings planted in open ground should be done after 2 weeks, when the bushes have completely taken root in the new location. Apply complex mineral fertilizer, which will fill the soil with nutrients that are essential for young bushes during the period of active growth.
It is advisable to carry out feeding at a time when the Moon is in the constellations of Scorpio, Cancer, Capricorn and Libra.
| Favorable days for fertilizing cabbage in open ground |
| May: 4-7, 25-26, 30-31. June: 2-4, 7-8, 22-23, 26-27. July: 1, 4-6, 23-24, 26-28. August: 1-2, 15-16, 19-21, 23-25, 28-29. |
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The choice of sowing time depending on the species and varieties
Despite the weather, climate and lunar calendar, the recommendations of experienced gardeners still differ little every year, and the time for planting cabbage seedlings falls mainly on the same days. Our ancestors, for example, always adhered to the same rules for working in the garden, without having any education in agriculture.
In most regions of our country, it is customary to plant cabbage seeds at the following times:
- For early cabbage - sow seedlings from February 15 to March 15.
- Mid-season varieties - from March 1 to March 31.
- Late varieties - from March 15 to May 10.
BY THE WAY , the less experience you have in gardening, the better it is to choose several different varieties of cabbage for planting. Some will be less unpretentious, so they will sprout without much effort. And some will have to be monitored much more closely. But if they don’t sprout, you won’t be left without cabbage at all.
When to harvest cabbage in 2022 according to the Lunar calendar
Harvesting of early varieties of white cabbage begins at the end of June, and summer residents remove the last heads of late varieties from the beds only in November. Thus, the cabbage harvesting period lasts six months. Early varieties are harvested for quick consumption because they do not store well. Mid-season varieties are good for canning. But late varieties will be perfectly stored fresh.
All heads of cabbage that you want to keep for a long time should not be removed from the garden on days when the Moon is in “water” signs. The harvest harvested while the Moon is in the constellation Aries is best stored.
| Favorable days for harvesting cabbage |
| June: 24-25. July: 4-8, 14-15, 21-22. August: 1-2, 4, 10-12, 13-14, 28-29, 31. September: 1, 4-10, 24-28. October: 1-12, 21-25, 28-31. November: 1-9, 18-21, 25-30. |
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Sometimes it is difficult to decide on what day to sow seeds for seedlings or harvest crops from the beds. We hope that the Lunar calendar 2022 will help you make your choice.
Dates for planting, safe dates for sowing seedlings, planting
For all the questions that arise, professional gardeners and vegetable gardeners, flower growers and summer residents, farmers and ordinary amateurs, related to one degree or another with plants and work on the land, have competent answers in the lunar calendar, when and on what day it is best to carry out certain work, and in which cases this is strictly forbidden.
In the lunar calendar for planting cabbage, planting seedlings in 2022, sowing on favorable days, the safest dates, you will find in the table those sowing days that are most successful and suitable for such events, as well as a lot of other equally valuable information that is sure to will be useful to summer residents, gardeners, flower growers and gardeners in the coming summer season.
Sowing time depending on the cabbage variety
When choosing the time for sowing cabbage, we are guided by the following principle: early cabbage needs approximately 100 days to germinate from seed before harvesting, late cabbage - approximately 150 days.
Thus, if early cabbage is almost always planted in the spring, then it can be harvested from the beginning of autumn, and late varieties - in October-November.
GRANDMOTHER'S TIPS. In Russia, for a long time, according to tradition, they tried to harvest cabbage before the Intercession of the Virgin Mary, that is, before October 14.
Also, do not forget that cabbage is a cold-resistant vegetable.
FOR REFERENCE: in the northern regions, due to its resistance to cold, cabbage is such a popular vegetable that it sometimes takes up up to 50% of all cultivated arable land.
Heads of cabbage calmly survive the first frosts, which usually occur in late October and early November. You should not rush and try to harvest the crop, but rather wait the necessary time until it is fully ripe. True, there are exceptions: you shouldn’t go overboard with the timing either, since then the heads of cabbage may begin to crack, which will make them worse for storage. This rule is especially true for early varieties.
Growing seedlings
Spring is a busy time for gardeners, so it is recommended to write down the main work by date. This will help avoid confusion, haste, and mistakes when sowing.
Seed preparation
Like other garden crops, cabbage seeds are pre-prepared for sowing:
- sort;
- harden in cool (2-3 degrees) water for 20-24 hours;
- disinfected in a dark purple solution of potassium permanganate (10-15 minutes).
Simple manipulations with seeds will eliminate the risk of dangerous diseases (blackleg, powdery mildew). Hybrid seeds do not require pre-sowing preparation; they are usually sold already processed and completely ready for sowing. Information is usually indicated on the packet of seeds.
Selection of soil mixture, containers
Sow in pre-prepared containers, taking into account the number of seedlings and the availability of space in the apartment. Some summer residents immediately sow the crop in separate cups, pots, cassettes, without picking. Others sow in common seedling boxes, and only then transplant the seedlings into separate pots.
On a note! When picking cabbage, the total time for growing seedlings is extended.
Convenient peat containers:
- pots;
- pills;
- cassette.
Seedlings can be grown in pots until planting. In tablets and cassettes, they are usually transplanted into larger containers, and then determined to a permanent place using the transfer method.
The soil for cabbage is prepared in advance by mixing peat, turf soil, humus, and river sand in equal quantities. A ready-made soil mixture from specialized stores, to which the necessary components are added, is suitable. For example, humus and sand (vermiculite, perlite) are added to peat mixtures. The soil must be loose, moisture-permeable, fertile. Acidity indicators pH – 6.5-7.
The soil is disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate; you can also calcine the soil in an oven or stove. It is not recommended to pour soil from the garden into pots or boxes, as it may contain pest larvae and pathogens of dangerous diseases. To be safe, spill the soil with a solution of Fitosporin.
Sowing in greenhouses
Cabbage seedlings are grown not only on the windowsill of the house, but also in cold greenhouses. This option is even more convenient, since plants do not stretch at low temperatures and grow strong and hardened.
In the middle zone, sowing in an unheated greenhouse or cold frame is possible from mid-April. Plant the seeds in rows; when a couple of leaves appear, the seedlings are thinned out. In warm springs, the greenhouse is opened during the day, hardening off the seedlings. If the nights are cool, they additionally cover the shelters with non-woven materials over the frames or make arcs with film (lutrasil) inside the greenhouse.
Sowing cabbage at home
Rows are laid out in the prepared boxes, the seeds are deepened by about 1-1.5 cm. The distance between the seeds is maintained up to 2 cm. Gently sprinkled with earth, lightly irrigated, and the box is covered with film or glass.
When sowing in pots, make a small hole, bury the seed, and sprinkle with soil. Also, the containers are covered with film and put in a dark place. The temperature should be approximately +15ºC…+20ºC. When seedlings appear, the indicators are reduced to +10ºC so that the seedlings do not stretch, and the container with seedlings is exposed to light.
Maintain in this mode for 3-4 days, then increase the temperature to +18ºC. Avoid sudden changes in indicators, drafts, and direct sunlight.
Picking
The approximate time of picking is the appearance of 1-2 true leaves on the seedlings. Prepare separate containers with a volume of 0.3-0.5 liters and soil. The nutrient mixture should be the same in which the seeds were sown.
About 6-10 hours later, the seedlings are sprayed with Epin, the soil is spilled with warm water. Seedlings with a ball of earth on the roots are replanted, this way there is less risk of damaging the plants. The seedlings are buried down to the cotyledon leaves, the soil is lightly compacted, and watered.
On a note! For better adaptation and survival, it is recommended to spill the cabbage with Fitosporin solution.
After picking, the seedlings are slightly shaded and placed in a warm place. Then cultivation in standard mode.
