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Planting tomatoes in March according to the lunar calendar for 2020

With the arrival of spring, active sowing and planting begins. First and foremost, gardeners sow herbs, greens, and various melons, including tomatoes. However, when preparing and sowing seeds, many factors must be taken into account. These include plant varietal characteristics, regional climates, and, of course, the phases of the moon.

Many experienced gardeners and vegetable growers know that the phases of the moon directly influence plant growth and development. For example, a waxing moon promotes vigorous growth and healthy development of crops. Planting during a waning moon, on the other hand, can lead to losses.

Seeds sown in soil have a very low germination rate. The sprouts that emerge look weak and sickly. That's why the lunar sowing calendar is often considered a must-have for every gardener.

When should you plant tomatoes in March 2020? Let's find out.

Favorable days

According to the lunar planting calendar for March 2020, sowing tomato seeds is recommended on days when the night celestial body is under the influence of Capricorn, Taurus, Cancer, Libra, and Scorpio. The most successful days are considered to be the 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th, 23rd, 24th and 28th of the first month of spring.

Unfavorable days

Don't expect a bountiful harvest from plants planted during the new and full moons. Our ancestors even said that it's best to refrain from any gardening work during the new and full moons.

So, you shouldn't plant tomatoes on March 5, 6, 7, 21, and 22 this year. March 29, 30, and 31 are also considered unfavorable planting days.

Video: "Favorable Days for Sowing Tomato Seeds in March 2020"

After watching this video, you will know when it is best to sow tomato seeds for seedlings in the first month of spring.

Advantages and disadvantages of sowing seeds in March

Early planting is a bit like playing roulette. Spring frosts, which are common in March, can destroy the planted seeds. On the other hand, early planting offers an opportunity to increase the yield of the crop.

Before you begin planting, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the main advantages and disadvantages of sowing tomato seeds in March.

Varietal preferences

Yield depends on sowing time. Ripening periods can vary significantly. Early-ripening tomato varieties ripen in 80 to 100 days, mid-season varieties in 110 to 120 days, and late-ripening varieties in 120 to 140 days.

The following tomato varieties are suitable for planting in March:

• White filling;
• Bull's heart;
• Bonsai;
• Juliet F1;
• Pygmy;
• Sanka;
• Fireworks;
• Black pear;
• Sherkhan.

Regional features

To achieve vigorous fruiting and abundant harvests, it's important to consider not only the plant's varietal characteristics but also the specific characteristics of each region. The timing of tomato seed sowing, as well as the care required, is determined by the growing climate zone.

In the southern regions of the country, tomato seeds are sown in the first week of March, allowing the sprouted seedlings to become strong and develop foliage by early May. In central regions, including the Moscow region, sowing begins in the middle of the first month of spring. However, it's best to transplant the mature seedlings into open ground no earlier than mid-May. Weather conditions should be taken into account when sown.

Varietal and hybrid tomato varieties with early and mid-early ripening periods are suitable for growing in the Urals. Low-growing determinate and superdeterminate varieties also thrive and produce abundant fruit. Seeds are sown in late March, and seedlings are transplanted into open soil at the very end of May.

Siberia's climate severely limits gardeners' choice of crops. Few vegetables can adapt to the region's cool climate. When choosing seeds, the crop's frost resistance must be considered. Siberia's harsh climate requires growing tomatoes in greenhouses and hotbeds. Melon seeds can be sown in the middle of the first month of spring.

Timing of planting early tomato varieties

The next step in tomato cultivation is determining the timing of seedling planting. The timing of planting young plants in the soil is determined by growing conditions.

In an unheated greenhouse

Once the seeds sown in March have sprouted, you need to wait until 3-4 fully formed leaves appear on the seedlings.

The growth of green mass indicates the high viability of tomato sprouts.

Transplanting seedlings into cold plastic greenhouses without heating systems begins in mid-spring. In mild climates, transplanting occurs in mid- or late April. In central Russia and the Moscow region, it's best to plant tomato seedlings in late April or early May. In the Urals, transplanting mature tomato seedlings occurs in the first ten days of May. Tomato seedlings are planted latest in Siberia—in the second ten days of May.

In a heated greenhouse

You can plant plants in heated greenhouses a little earlier:

• southern part of Russia – first ten days of April;
• central regions of Russia – mid-to-late April;
• Ural – from May 5 to 10;
• Siberia – from May 20 to 25.

Into open ground

The timing of planting tomato seedlings outdoors depends on the climate conditions of the growing region. When replanting, consider the plants' age. Experienced gardeners recommend not replanting tomato seedlings that are less than 60 days old.

Further care for tomatoes according to the lunar calendar for March 2020

Correctly determining the time for sowing seeds and transplanting seedlings is only half the battle. To ensure the highest yields from your tomato varieties, you need to develop a plan for subsequent plant care. Transplanting seedlings can be done on March 10, 12, 14, 16, and 19. Watering, weeding, and loosening the soil are performed on March 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 25. Fertilizing can be done on the 15th and 20th.

The gardener's lunar calendar for March 2020 recommends following the following tomato planting plan:

When growing tomato seedlings in March, try to maintain a specific temperature range (15 to 25°C), monitor the amount of light, and control soil moisture. Proper plant care is just as important as timing the planting.