When to harvest: a detailed gardener's calendar for August

One of the key components of successful crop cultivation is the right timing of planting, care and harvesting. With this in mind, since ancient times, people have been noticing the influence of lunar phases on plants and applying this knowledge in practice.

Sowing calendars help gardeners plan their work efficiently. That's why OBOZ.UA shared detailed information about each day of the last summer month, taking into account the influence of the satellite phases on different plants.

August is a time of massive ripening of crops in the garden and vegetable garden. Although some crops have already borne fruit in June and July, it is now that active harvesting of vegetables, fruits, and other crops begins.

In August, especially in the first half of the month, you can also sow something else. These can be radishes, herbs, daikon, and Chinese cabbage, as they will have time to ripen despite the shorter daylight hours.

August 1

The moon is in the fertile sign of Cancer. This means that you can sow crops that will still have time to produce this year's harvest, such as radishes, Chinese or cauliflower, basil, dill, etc.

August 2

Continue sowing fast-growing crops. Also, take care of the lard, namely watering the plants and loosening the soil afterwards. Remember that some crops, such as tomatoes, melon, watermelon, do not need watering at the end of the growing season, as this can negatively affect the taste of the fruit.

August 3

Harvest peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, cabbage, and apples and pears. But do not harvest root vegetables.

August 4

The New Moon is the time to prepare the cellar for the harvest, because you shouldn't do any gardening. Ventilate it, whitewash the walls with lime, take the shelves outside for ventilation, and disinfect them.

August 5

The moon is in the sign of Leo, which is not conducive to sowing and planting. It is better to prevent fungal diseases, for example, by treating grapes with fungicide.

August 6

The moon in the sign of Virgo is not considered very fertile, but it promotes the development of flower crops, so you can do any work with them. Early August is a good time to sow seeds of Turkish carnations and other perennials.

August 7

This is a good time to fertilize plants.

August 8

Continue to care for the flowers and plants on the site. Transplant perennial flower seedlings if they need it.

August 9

The moon in the fertile sign of Libra is a good time to sow radishes, daikon, radishes, and herbs. Choose varieties that have a short growing season.

August 10

On this day, you can not only sow some vegetables, but also do other work. Transplant seedlings into greenhouses and plant radishes and Chinese cabbage. Harvest vegetables and fruits, dig up potatoes.

August 11

The Moon in Scorpio is a good time to plant perennial crops with a closed root system. You can plant not only herbs and some vegetables, but also fruit tree seedlings.

August 12

Continue planting seedlings and watering the plants. Use fertilizers for foliar feeding.

August 13

Water the plants if it hasn't rained and loosen the soil after watering. Thin out seedlings and remove weeds.

August 14

The Sagittarius Moon is a great time to harvest. Dig potatoes, pick apples, pears, and grapes. Collect seeds and dig up flower bulbs. It is also worth collecting and drying medicinal herbs and seeds.

August 15

You should not sow vegetables now, but you can sow herbs. It is also not recommended to water or prune plants. Carry out treatments to protect against diseases and pests.

August 16

The Moon in Capricorn is a time for active work on the land. Water the plants, collect seeds, plant perennials, and do any gardening work.

August 17

Under the sign of Capricorn, plant perennials only with a closed root system. Also prepare the planting holes, fertilize them, and choose a suitable place for the plants. You can sow radishes, herbs, onions for feathers and lettuce.

August 18

The Moon in the sign of Aquarius is considered infertile. It is not recommended to sow vegetables or plant perennial crops. Watering and fertilizing plants is also not worth it. It is better to spend this day resting or cleaning the beds.

August 19

The full moon is not the best time to plant new plants. Minimize work on the land.

August 20

The Moon in the sign of Pisces is very fertile. You can sow seeds of fast-growing crops for indoor use, such as radishes and early cucumbers. It is also time to transplant seedlings to a permanent place and sow perennial flowers.

August 21

Continue to water and fertilize your plants, but don't overload them. Also, prune any damaged branches and compost organic waste. Sow perennial flowers for next year's blooms.

August 22

The moon in the sign of Aries is considered to be completely infertile, but this day is suitable for harvesting. Dig potatoes, pick tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, and cabbage.

August 23

After harvesting, pay attention to areas where weeds may appear. Treat them with herbicides to kill the weeds and prepare the area for fall planting.

August 24

The moon moves into the fertile sign of Taurus, which is favorable for planting new plants. You can plant seedlings of fruit trees and berries, as well as lilacs.

August 25

Continue caring for your plants. Prepare the planting holes for the autumn planting of seedlings, add fertilizer to mix with the soil.

August 26

The moon in Gemini is harvest time. Pick apples and pears, especially those that are not suitable for long-term storage. Also, remove excess growth and weeds.

August 27

Mow lawn grass and green manure if it has grown enough. Pay attention to areas where you have already harvested.

August 28

The Moon in Gemini encourages you to continue caring for plants and land.

August 29

The Moon in the sign of Cancer is a fertile period. Sow fast-growing greens such as spinach and lettuce. Also water the plants and loosen the soil.

August 30

Put organic waste on the compost, but don't use diseased or damaged plant residues. Also continue harvesting and prepare for canning, drying, and freezing for the winter.

August 31

The Moon is in the sign of Leo, which is favorable for harvesting. Harvest apples, pears, tomatoes, cabbage, carrots, and eggplant. Also, treat early fruit varieties against diseases with fungicides.

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