Why you can't work at your dacha during the new moon: a complete list of restrictions

07.07.2024 08:16

During the new moon, gardeners and vegetable growers are advised to think about rest or about activities that would exclude contact with plants.

This is not mysticism, but quite reasonable recommendations of the lunar calendar, which helps summer residents achieve significant results.

Let's find out if it's true that you can't plan work on your summer cottage during the new moon and what exactly you can't do.

Why you can't work in the garden during the new moon

This period is considered a time of renewal. It has been proven that seeds and seedlings sown or planted at this time grow weakened.

They react painfully to any actions with plants.

Hammock
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What not to do on the new moon

But this does not mean that at the beginning of a new lunar cycle, summer residents can lie in hammocks and solve crosswords.

There is an exhaustive list of restrictions. So, on the new moon you cannot:

  • plant and replant plants;
  • cut, trim plants and prepare cuttings;
  • harvest;
  • prepare seeds for sowing;
  • carry out processing and apply fertilizers.

In short, during this time it is better to avoid any interference in the natural cycle of plant development.

New Moon in July

This month, it is important to avoid the listed jobs not only on the day of the new moon, but also a few days before and after it.

Since the new moon fell on July 6, you need to work carefully in the garden and vegetable garden from July 5 to 7.

What can be done

At this time, you can dig up the garden bed, remove weeds, fight insect pests, or do other important things without any fear.

Earlier we told you how to understand that it’s time to dig up tulips .

Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor

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  1. Why you can't work in the garden during the new moon
  2. What not to do on the new moon
  3. New Moon in July
  4. What can be done