Why experienced gardeners plant potatoes only according to the lunar calendar and how to choose a successful date

My grandmother was always very serious about the garden and everything related to it. She is sure that you need to sow and plant only according to the lunar calendar, otherwise the harvest will not please. Now it's potato time. So we tell you when to plant potatoes in 2022.



Editorial "Site" It shares favorable dates for landing in April, May and even June. We're setting ourselves up for a good harvest.

When to plant potatoes in 2022, April is the hottest time to start gardening. The main question is whether it is time to plant potatoes. It is the main culture that feeds us all year. April 2022 was quite warm, so conditions are favorable. However, experienced gardeners urge not to rush.



It is important to analyze the weather conditions and then start landing. If you plant potatoes too early, they will freeze from the cold of the night. There is no need to count on a good harvest. It is necessary to plant potatoes only after the night frosts end and the soil temperature does not fall below +7 degrees.



Forecasters promise that the weather in April will be consistently warm after the 10th. At this time, it is possible to plan a landing. Residents of the northern regions should wait until early May. Remember, correctly selected planting dates are the key to a good harvest.



According to the lunar calendar, the most favorable days for planting potatoes are: in April - 18, 21, 22, 26, 27; in May - 1-6, 10, 11, 15, 17, 19, 23, 24, 27, 31. Potatoes can also be planted in June. Favorable days of the first summer month: 1-3, 7-9, 12, 16, 19, 20, 24, 25, 29, 30.

There are also days when you should not plant potatoes. April is the 16th, 23rd, 24th and 30th. In May - 16, 20-22, 30. And in June, 14th, 17th, 18th, 29th. These days it is better to refrain from planting a garden.



Do not forget that potatoes must be dried before planting. It is best to spread it on fabric in the sun. You need to have good weather outside. The soil must also be prepared for landing. You can make fertilizers: humus, ash or onion husks.

If you're not planting potatoes all over the area, make sure you plant them where something else grew last year. Best of all in the place where cucumbers, cabbage, beets, corn or greens grew.



Also before planting potatoes can be processed from the Colorado beetle. This pest can cause irreparable damage to plants, so you need to act proactively. I hope you can get the best harvest!