Sowing calendar for August: which days are not suitable for garden work

The last month of summer is an important period for gardeners, marking the transition from summer heat to autumn coolness. Landowners have a lot of work to do and still have time to plant something.

Choosing the right time for care and planting is crucial for a successful harvest. Therefore, OBOZ.UA publishes a sowing calendar so that you can carefully plan your work.

It is believed that the Earth's satellite affects the growth and development of plants, so following the calendar's recommendations can significantly increase plant yields and health. The lunar cycle lasts approximately 29.5 days and consists of four main phases. Each of them has its own characteristics.

Waning Moon (August 1-3, August 20-31)

Juices return to the roots, making this period favorable for root crops and soil preparation.

New Moon (August 4)

At this time, plants rest and their growth slows down. This is a period when it is better to refrain from any work in the garden.

Growing Moon (August 5-18)

Juices rise from the roots to the aerial parts of plants. This is a favorable time for sowing, planting, and transplanting.

Full Moon (August 19)

During this period, plants accumulate maximum energy. This is the time for harvesting, but you should not prune or transplant.

Favorable days for gardening in August 2024

The best days for gardening in August 2024:

• 1, 2, 8-17, 20, 21, 24, 25, and 28.

Unfavorable days for gardening in August 2024

It is not recommended to sow and plant on the following days in August 2024:

• 3, 4, 5, 19, 22, and 23.

Instead, you can pay attention to other tasks, such as:

• Tree pruning.
• Watering.
• Protecting plants from diseases and pests.
• Fertilizing berry bushes with fertilizers.
• Thinning out the ovaries of melons and gourds.

What and when can be sown in August 2024

In August 2024, you can sow and plant a variety of crops. Here are the specific dates for each of them:

• Onions, garlic: August 1, 2, 21, and 28.
• Potatoes, carrots, beets: August 1, 2, 21, and 28.
• Salads, spinach, dill, parsley: August 1, 2, 21, and 28.
• Cabbage: August 11, 13, 16, 17, 20, 21, 25, and 29.
• Cucumbers, zucchini, squash, pumpkin: August 6-13.
• Tomatoes, peppers, eggplants: August 6-13.
• Berry and fruit trees: August 6-13.
• Bulbous and tuberous plants: August 21-26.
• Annuals, perennials and indoor flowers: August 7-18.

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