Tomato planting dates in February

When setting the dates for planting tomatoes in parallel with the weather conditions characteristic of a particular area and the varietal properties of the culture, experienced vegetable growers take into account the forecasts of the calendar based on the monthly cycles of the lunar phases (lunar calendar). It has long been recorded that the indicators of seed germination and the subsequent formation of vegetation are greatly influenced not only by the proper execution of agrotechnical measures, but also by the location of the moon.

To choose the period for planting tomatoes in accordance with the lunar phases and according to agrotechnical rules, it is necessary to take into account all the points on which the quality of the seedlings depends.

For planting in February, greenhouse varieties of tomatoes of a late ripening period, giving large fruits, are suitable. When choosing a tomato variety, the region and its climate should be taken into account. So, today breeders offer various seeds for the required region:

• for the northern regions and the Central Federal District of the Russian Federation, tomato varieties such as "Wind Rose", "Far North", "Alaska" are best suited;
• gardeners of the Central Black Earth zone can choose tomatoes of the following varieties: "Solnechny", "Peremoga", "Lyana" and others of a similar type;
• vegetable growers of the Volga Federal District and the southern regions can, without hesitation, plant the following varieties: "Ermak", "Titan", "Agata".

But an important property of such tomatoes is that they grow more slowly than varieties that ripen in a short time and have an average ripening period. Because of this, the seedlings will be ready for planting a little later. And this is what you need when you are planting young plants in February.

If we are talking about certain varieties, then there are really many options for gardeners.

• For example, the grade "Date". These are not very large tomatoes, however, they are capable of producing a fairly high yield, have a great taste and good transportability.
• Tomato "De Barao" has been cultivated for more than a decade, however, as before, it is in demand among vegetable growers.
• If the owner of the suburban area grows tomatoes for sale, then you can plant the Gravitet F1 variety. The fruits have the correct shape, are attractive in appearance and perfectly tolerate transportation.
• The tomato "Eagle's beak" has similar characteristics. The advantage of these tomatoes is that they have excellent taste characteristics.
• Very easy to care for "Krasnobay". These are tomatoes with a traditional flavor.
• Of the species yielding large fruits, it should also be noted "Abakan ribbed", "Russian size" and "King of Kings".

An important parameter in the selection of the type of tomato for planting is the adaptation to growth in a particular climate. Sadly, southern species grow poorly in Siberia and the Urals. This does not mean that it is completely impossible to get a harvest. However, there will be fewer fruits, and the tomatoes themselves will not turn out so appetizing, because they will not have time to gain sweetness as a result of a lack of sunlight.

Growing tomatoes for seedlings begins in the winter. This time falls on the end of January or the beginning of February. Regardless of the fact that breeders have bred varieties for each region separately, the preparation of seedlings is carried out by sowing seeds, and after growing them in greenhouses. And only after these steps will the plant be prepared for planting in a greenhouse or open ground. To accomplish this work more accurately, seasoned and novice vegetable growers rely on the advice of a calendar based on the monthly cycles of the lunar phases, in which suitable days are calculated according to the phases of the moon.

In a certain position in relation to the sun or when it is in a certain zodiac constellation, the moon influences in different ways all life on the globe. For example, under its influence, the processes carried out in plants proceed more actively, slow down or subside. In this regard, some days are favorable for the seeds to break through, while others, on the contrary, inhibit the seed and contribute to its long-term preservation.

In order for the tomato harvest to succeed, next year the most optimal numbers for sowing tomato seeds for February, according to the forecasts of the lunar calendar, are issued at 6, 7, 8. In addition to these dates, you can start planting tomatoes for seedlings from February 6 to the 18th, inclusive. This applies to early maturing low-growing varieties with limited bush growth, as well as hybrids planted in open ground, cherry tomatoes or ultra-early ripening varieties.

The timing of sowing seeds in the southern and northern regions of the Russian Federation has a colossal difference, which can range from 1.5 to 2 months. This does not apply to seedlings for greenhouses: everything is not fundamental here, so you can start work in the general optimal numbers that the lunar planting calendar recommends. However, in order to prepare seedlings for planting in open ground at the time of sowing, it is necessary to make amendments. In central Russia, seeds for seedlings for open ground begin to be planted only by the beginning of March. In such a situation, attention should be paid to the seeds of all sorts of varieties and hybrids, because for an open land plot, seedlings are grown and indeterminate, growing without restrictions, and determinant varieties.

When growing on an open land plot, you may encounter problems with the timing of transplantation. Early planting of seedlings can result in the death of seedlings due to the spring night cooling of the soil, and late planting is dangerous due to the threat of autumn frosts and the fact that the plantings will not ripen in time. In each individual case, regional vegetable growers in setting the timing of sowing tomato seeds for seedlings rely on the totality and sequence of weather changes in their area.

Bad times to land are the full moon and new moon (February 11 and 27). In addition, on the new moon, it is undesirable to disturb the plants for 3 days. There is a prejudice among individual vegetable growers that under no circumstances should they plant seeds when the moon is in Aquarius. This is all due to the fact that this zodiac sign is considered "empty", in other words, not bearing a harvest. Believe it or not believe this prejudice, it's up to you. The days of Aquarius in February are issued for the waning phase of the moon and the new moon.

In different regions, the plants cultivated for the production of vegetables are planted at different times due to the natural and climatic conditions. Here are some seeding options:

• in the Southern Federal District of the Russian Federation, sowing seeds for seedlings can be carried out from February 20 to March 5 for early tomatoes;
• in the Central Black Earth Region, early tomatoes should be planted from February 25 to March 5;
• in the cool zones of our country, it is imperative to focus on climatic fluctuations: for example, if spring starts earlier, then you can move the planting dates forward.