Favorable days for planting gladioli in spring 2021 according to the moon and regions

Gladiolus (sword lily) is an easy-to-care-for plant that thrives in the Russian climate. The planting date for gladioli outdoors in spring 2021 depends on the variety, region, and growing method. A lunar calendar of favorable days can help you determine the exact time. To ensure gladioli bloom in the fall, it's important to follow proper planting and cultivation practices.

Planting days taking into account weather conditions, variety and region

To ensure flowers successfully complete the growing season, it's important to adhere to the planting timing. If gladioli are planted too early, the bulbs will rot in the cold soil; if planted late, they won't bloom until September. Planting should be done after the topsoil has warmed to 10ºC (50ºF). The planting date varies depending on the region of Russia:

1. In the south of the country (Kuban, Astrakhan, Adygea) gladioli are planted in open ground in early April.
2. Central Russia (Moscow and the Moscow region) has a temperate continental climate, and planting takes place from May 1 to 15.
3. In the Leningrad region, where a harsh continental climate prevails, work is carried out no earlier than May 10-20.
4. In the north of the country (the Urals, Siberia), gladioli are planted in open ground after the frosts have passed, at the end of May – the first days of June.

When determining planting time, consider the type of flower crop. Open ground planting is done based on the length of the growing season. Gladioli should bloom by late summer to early fall. The table provides approximate flowering times.

In the Urals and Siberia, early and early-ripening varieties are recommended for cultivation. Given the region's climate, late-ripening varieties will not have time to bloom before the onset of sustained frost. In the south of the country, gladioli of any ripening period can be grown, using both seedlings and direct-seeding methods.

Planting date according to the lunar calendar

When planting, astrologers recommend considering the lunar calendar. Favorable planting days are during the waning moon. During this time, moisture is concentrated in the plant's root system, and the bulbs will tolerate planting more easily. Planting during the full moon and new moon is not recommended, as the flowers are vulnerable, and if the bulbs are damaged, they will take longer to establish. The table below lists unfavorable and favorable planting days for gladioli.

According to the lunar calendar, gladioli are recommended to be planted during the waning moon, when the moon is in the constellations of Taurus, Libra, Scorpio, and Capricorn. When following the lunar calendar, gardeners report uniform bulb germination and simultaneous and abundant flowering. The plants are less susceptible to environmental stress and fungal infections.

Planting and care

Flowers don't grow well in shaded areas; they may bloom late or fail to bloom. Gladioli should be planted on a south-facing site, away from drafts. The beds should be arranged in a north-south orientation. In the harsh Siberian climate, corms are planted in peat pots, and when warm weather arrives, the flowers are transplanted into open ground.

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Preparing the soil and bulbs

Prepare the soil for planting in the fall by mixing black soil, humus, and peat, and adding nitrophoska (30 g per 1 m²). Gladioli grow well in black soil and loamy soils; planting them in acidic, poor soils is not recommended. The optimal pH is 5.5-6.6. If the soil is acidic, apply lime with dolomite flour at a rate of 100 g per 1 m². Follow proper agricultural practices; legumes are the best predecessors for gladioli.

The corms need to be properly prepared for planting. In the spring. Ten to fifteen days before planting outdoors, select medium-sized bulbs, discarding damaged, small, or rotten specimens. Carefully remove the scales from the bulbs and soak them in water. To protect against diseases and pests, it is recommended to treat the planting material with disinfectant solutions. The table shows methods for preparing disinfectant solutions.

Landing rules

Work is carried out in dry, windless weather, with no precipitation. The soil is dug and leveled with a rake, and beds are created. The bulb is planted in the soil to a depth equal to three times its diameter. Planting at a depth of less than 7 cm is not recommended, as this will make the plant susceptible to fungal and viral diseases. If planted too deeply (more than 10 cm), the bulb will not have enough air and may fail to germinate.

Possible planting patterns include transverse and longitudinal bed placement. The planting process involves marking the row direction and digging furrows or holes. Leave a distance of 10-20 cm between plants. After seedlings emerge, add soil until the furrow level is level with the soil.

How to plant babies

The babies are suitable for planting Without signs of infection. The bulbs are scaled and treated with a potassium permanganate solution. After planting, the soil is covered with plastic wrap and the bulbs are allowed to germinate. Once the sprouts have formed, the covering material is removed. To speed up germination, you can place the bulblets on a damp cloth until roots form, and then plant them in open ground. Avoid planting large bulbs near the bulblets, as taller plants will overwhelm them after they emerge.

Care Features

After sprouts reach 10 cm in size, the soil must be mulched with pine needles, peat or humus - this protective layer provides the plants with nutrients and protects them from moisture loss and excess. Rules for further care:

1. The frequency of watering after planting is once a week, after adaptation - as the soil dries out.
2. Regular loosening of the soil and removal of weeds improves aeration and oxygen supply to the roots.
3. Fertilize three times per season. When two leaf blades have formed, feed gladioli with ammonium nitrate (25 g per 1 m²). A second feeding is done two weeks later; a solution of bird droppings (1 liter of active ingredient per bucket of water) is recommended. Finally, during bud formation, feed gladioli with superphosphate (15 g per 1 m²).
4. To improve the shelf life of cut flowers, foliar feeding is carried out by spraying the plantings with a solution of copper sulfate (0.2 g of active substance per 1 liter of liquid).
5. At the stage of bud formation, supports are installed next to the flowers and they are tied up.

Flowers should be cut with a sharp knife in the morning or evening. Avoid picking gladioli by hand, as this can damage the corms. Thirty to forty days after flowering, dig the corms out of the soil and, after drying, store them in a cool place.

Why don't gladioli bloom?

The lack of color is due to failure to follow care recommendations; plants are susceptible to fungal infections. To avoid this problem, follow these gardener's tips:

• the landing site is changed annually;
• to protect against rot, plant a bed of garlic or nasturtium nearby;
• do not plant in the shade;
• keep the distance between flowers;
• Before planting, soak the bulbs in disinfectant solutions.

Gladioli may fail to bloom if planted early or if the summer is wet and rainy. To prolong the growing season, plant corms several times, 15-20 days apart. To enjoy gladioli blooms all season long, plant a variety of varieties in the flowerbed—early, mid-season, and early-ripening varieties.

If you follow the planting and care recommendations, gladioli will bloom profusely throughout September. To prolong the bloom period, plant them in well-lit areas, avoiding low-lying areas and areas with low groundwater levels. To simplify gardening, plant and care for gladioli on favorable days according to the lunar calendar.