Midsummer is a difficult time for summer residents.
During this period, there is a lot of mandatory gardening and vegetable gardening work.
We are talking about the following activities: watering beds, applying fertilizers, using means against dangerous insects, collecting plants... And this is far from a complete list.
However, the lunar calendar will make life much easier for owners of summer cottages, as it will be an excellent hint when making a work schedule for the week ahead.
July 10
The first day of the new week is not suitable for active work in the country.
The list of permitted actions today includes removing weeds, pest control, and adding organic matter to the soil.
If a summer resident started watering garden crops this Monday, then he should not use a lot of water.
Pinching and picking are prohibited.
July 11
On Tuesday, any work related to the processing of those parts of crops that are located above the ground is permitted.
You can harvest root crops, thin out seedlings, prune woody plants, apply fertilizers, and use insect repellents.
As yesterday, abundant watering is not recommended on this day.
July 12
Treatment of the upper parts of plants is still encouraged.
Today you can plant crops and feed them. It also makes sense to remove excess shoots.
It is not worth pinching and replanting seedlings on the third day of the week.
July 13
It is not recommended to be “active” in the garden and vegetable garden this Thursday.
In other words, particularly difficult work should be postponed until a later date. But weeding the beds, lightly treating the soil and using pest control compounds is possible.
You can't touch the root system of plants. You can't do any pinching or picking, or water the beds for a long time either.
July 14
According to the recommendations of the lunar calendar, summer residents should rest today.
It is better not to come to the country house. But it is worth visiting the shops, because this day is perfect for buying garden equipment.
July 15
On the first day off, it is worth visiting the dacha to plant those crops whose edible part is above ground.
You can graft trees and rid them of excess branches.
In addition, Saturday is a day for such activities as pest control, cutting flowers and weed removal.
It is forbidden to pinch plants. Transplanting seedlings is also prohibited.
July 16
It is advisable to devote this Sunday to planting plants, applying fertilizers (primarily organic matter), weeding and fighting weeds.
It is not recommended to touch trees and flowers today. It is also not worth watering the beds for a long time and digging the soil.