Cabbage is grown throughout Russia. A delicious vegetable is appreciated for its unpretentious cultivation and useful properties. When working with seedlings, gardeners take into account favorable days for planting cabbage in May, according to the lunar calendar. By planting sprouts in fertile constellations during the growing phase of the moon, you can increase the yield of garden crops.

Description of culture

Cabbage belongs to the Cruciferous family. It is used in cooking, folk medicine, and cosmetology.

A head of cabbage contains a large amount of minerals necessary for a person. Vegetables are considered to be low in calories and nutritious.

In almost every garden plot, cabbage seedlings are planted in open ground. To obtain a rich harvest, you must:

  • Select high-quality seed material suitable for the region and climatic conditions;
  • Prepare a site for planting seedlings;
  • Observe the recommended time for sowing seeds and planting roots in open ground;
  • Caring for the plant;
  • Harvest time.

On a note. To find out which day is favorable for working with the earth, you can look at the lunar calendar for gardeners. It takes into account the phases of the moon and the influence of the zodiacal constellations on the life of the plant world.

Popular varieties

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The variety is chosen according to the ripening time and the method of using the vegetable. The content of minerals and vitamins is individual for each variety. The chemical composition of the plant is influenced by the rules of agricultural technology and the composition of the soil.

Popular varieties

Late varieties for storage for the winter:

  • Aggressor - the growing season is 120 days. The variety is medium late. Features of the Aggressor - unpretentious care, resistance to diseases. The seeds can be planted directly into open ground. The average weight of a head of cabbage reaches 4 kg. The recommended shelf life is 5 months;
  • Amager is a late variety, the growing season lasts up to 147 days. The shape of a mature head of cabbage is round-flat, the average weight is 3 kg. For 1 sq. m planted 3-4 roots of seedlings. Preserves its presentation and taste up to 6 months;
  • Valentine - the ripening period from the moment of planting seedlings in open ground lasts up to 180 days. The average weight of a head of cabbage reaches 4 kg. Ripe cabbage is gray-green, there is a small colored waxy bloom. The vegetable can be stored until early June next year.

Mid-season cabbage:

  • Merchant's wife - the growing season is 130-135 days after planting seedlings in the garden. The weight of a mature head of cabbage is 3 kg. The variety is high-yielding, disease-resistant, unpretentious in care;
  • Glory - the vegetable ripens 120 days after planting seedlings in open ground. The weight of a head of cabbage can reach 5 kg. The variety is suitable for storage no more than 2 months, it is one of the options for salting;

    Mid-season cabbage

  • Sugar Queen - The growing season is 120 days after planting seedlings in the garden. The structure of the head of cabbage is dense, the average weight is 4 kg. The variety is referred to as universal. Suitable for salting and fresh consumption. The recommended shelf life is no more than 4 months.

Early maturing varieties:

  • June - seedlings can be planted in the garden in early May, by the end of July they are already starting to harvest. The average weight of a head of cabbage is 1.5 kg. The variety is distinguished by excellent taste characteristics, simultaneous emergence of seedlings;
  • Tobia - the growing season from the moment the seedlings are planted is 90 days.The heads of cabbage are dense, the leaves are tightly attached to each other. The variety is resistant to diseases, with an excess of moisture, the head does not crack. Tobia cabbage retains its marketable appearance for six months.

When to plant cabbage in May

In May, the weather returns to normal, the risk of spring frosts is minimal. Gardeners are beginning to actively plant seedlings and seedlings in the beds. In order for the plant to grow and develop, experienced gardeners plant, according to the lunar calendar. It indicates the phases of the moon, favorable and unfavorable days for working with the earth and plants.

May lunar calendar

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People have noticed the influence of the moon on the life of the plant kingdom since ancient times. Thanks to the systematization of the accumulated knowledge and observations, a lunar calendar was compiled, which is used by gardeners. To find out if it is possible to plant cabbage today, you do not need to know the phases of the moon, just look at the lunar calendar to work with the earth and choose favorable planting days for cabbage in May.

Moon phases in May:

  • Waning moon (May 1-14);
  • New Moon (May 15);
  • The growing moon (May 16-28);
  • Full Moon (May 29);
  • Waning moon (May 30, 31).

After May 15, it is recommended to plant garden crops with aboveground fruits. Favorable planting days for cabbage in May - 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28.

On a note. It is important to focus on the weather conditions in the region. If spring is late, then it is recommended to choose frost-resistant varieties suitable for a particular area. Planting seedlings in a cold spring is carried out under cover. Therefore, it is undesirable to choose a day only according to the lunar calendar, when you can plant cabbage in May.

The lunar calendar indicates the dates when it is undesirable to carry out work on planting cabbage in open ground - this is 1, 2, 6, 21, 30, 31 May.

If you work on a garden plot with land on unfavorable days, it is believed that the plant takes root worse, develops more slowly, and gives a meager harvest. Therefore, experienced gardeners recommend choosing only favorable days when you can plant cabbage seedlings in May.

Technology for planting seedlings in open ground

Planting cabbage in open ground with seedlings according to the lunar calendar

In addition to choosing the right day for planting seedlings, it is necessary to observe agricultural techniques and simple manipulations for caring for a vegetable crop.

Instructions for planting cabbage:

  • Preparation of seedlings for open ground. Seedlings begin to harden in 10-14 days. To do this, containers or pots are taken out into the street or balcony, gradually increasing the residence time;
  • The cabbage beds must be prepared in advance. They dig up the earth, apply mineral and organic fertilizers, loosen;

    Cabbage beds

  • Make the required number of holes on the site. Add sand, peat, humus, ash, nitrophosphate to each hole;
  • The optimal distance between seedlings is 40 cm. For 1 sq. m 3-4 seedlings are planted;
  • There should be no more than 5 true leaves on the seedling. If the seedlings have outgrown, then it will be worse to take root in the garden. Transplanting seedlings into open ground should be carried out on time;
  • Plant the seedling in the center of the hole, the roots of the cabbage should be with a lump of earth, so it is easier for the plant to adapt to the new place;
  • Sprinkle the empty space in the hole with earth, lightly tamp with your hands;
  • Water the garden bed with warm, settled water.

The first days after planting, the plant must be carefully monitored. It is important that young shoots are not exposed to direct sunlight. The first 3-4 days the bed must be shaded. You can use newspapercaps to shade the sun or shade with dry twigs.

The earth must be moist. After the appearance of a new leaf on the seedlings, it is believed that it has taken root in the garden. If the planting was made on favorable days according to the rules of agricultural technology, then you can expect a rich harvest of tasty and juicy cabbage.

Effect of moon phases on harvest

The gardener's goal is to get a rich harvest at the end of the season.So that the work is not in vain, gardeners carefully select seeds, fertilize the beds, water and loosen the soil, take into account the phases of the moon when working with the earth.

Moon phases

Each phase of the moon has a different effect on planting operations.

Recommendations for working with the earth, according to the lunar calendar:

  • New moon. This phase of the moon negatively affects the planted plants, it is considered a period of weakening of young seedlings. Any planting work is contraindicated;
  • Waxing Crescent. Favorable time for planting plants with ground fruits;
  • Full moon. During this period, it is not recommended to plant seedlings in open ground, it is best to work with the ground with garden tools: weeding, loosening, watering;
  • Waning moon. At this time, fertilizing will have a positive effect on the plant. It is recommended to plant crops such as: carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic.

In addition to the phases of the moon, gardeners, when planting seedlings, take into account the influence of the zodiac signs on the future harvest.

In the lunar calendar, the zodiacal constellations are divided into fertile and lean ones. Cancer is considered the most favorable constellation for working with the earth.

Sowing and rooting of shoots can be done if the moon is in Capricorn, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Libra, Pisces.

The moon is in Capricorn

It is not recommended to plant seedlings if the moon cycle is in Aquarius, Aries or Leo.

There are folk signs when planting cabbage:

  • You cannot sow cabbage on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. These days are considered masculine. Heads of cabbage won't grow;
  • Working with cabbage seedlings on the new moon is strictly prohibited. It is believed that the planted cabbage on the new moon will rot;
  • Planting cabbage on a crooked Wednesday is to get the wormy and the smallest harvest (crooked Wednesday is the last one before the trinity).

Men are not advised to plant cabbage seedlings. According to the sign, such a cabbage will stretch up and bloom. In order for the heads of cabbage to be born strong and healthy, the hostess needs to tie a white scarf on her head.

If sowing and planting seedlings in open ground is planned according to favorable days on the lunar calendar, then the viability of plants can be increased, and their development and growth can be influenced. When planting cabbage seedlings in a garden bed, it is important to take into account the weather conditions typical for the area. If you follow simple rules, you can grow a rich harvest of cabbage with minimal labor costs.