In not so long ago, many summer residents were guided by folk signs when determining the timing of sowing crops.
Some gardeners even now determine the optimal timing based on experience that has been accumulated over more than one century.
Folk omens for summer residents
1. If hazel and coltsfoot have blossomed, then it’s time to plant spinach, sorrel, rhubarb, parsley, radish, horseradish, and asparagus in open ground.
2. When crocuses light up the flowerbed with purple, white, and yellow flowers, it’s time to plant chives and leeks.
3. Dill and carrots are sown when garden violets bloom in the area.
4. Blooming viburnum and peony indicate that cucumbers and pumpkins can be planted in open ground.
5. When in doubt about planting tomato seedlings, it is worth waiting until the red rowan blossoms. Peppers and eggplants can also be planted during this period. Plants can be moved to open ground when the rose hips blossom and the oak leaves open.
A short-term weather forecast is of particular and no small importance. During a certain period, returning cold weather may threaten, so folk signs can serve as a good guide, but it is important to take into account other nuances, including the vicissitudes of the weather.
