We suggest taking a closer look at the gardener's lunar calendar and find out what are the favorable planting days in February 2024 for different crops, and which days are better not to work with seedlings.
Moon phases
The generally accepted gardener's calendar, which determines favorable planting days in February 2024, is based on the classic lunar calendar, because all the processes taking place in the soil and plants are directly related to the phases of the moon.
- The growing moon is the most favorable time for sowing seedlings and planting plants in the ground, the fruits of which are formed above the ground.
- The full moon is the most unfavorable period of the lunar cycle, when it is worth postponing any work with seeds, seedlings and young plants.
- The waning moon is the time to plant root crops, as during this period the root system is more actively formed and develops.
- New Moon - not suitable for sowing and planting plants, but is an excellent period for pruning trees and shrubs, as well as pest control.
The moon phase table for February 2024 will be as follows:
| Dates | Moon phase |
| 1 - 9 | Wanking Moon |
| 10 | New Moon |
| 11 - 23 | Growing Moon |
| 24 | Full Moon |
| 25 - 29 | Wanking Moon |
Pay attention! The influence of the new moon and full moon is felt not only on the indicated dates, but also the day before / after the number from the table.
Zodiac signs of the month
When compiling a landing calendar for February 2024, it is also worth considering which zodiac signs will patronize a particular day of the month. A gardener can choose a favorable day for planting a certain type of crop, focusing on the following rules:
| Sign | February dates | Feature | Recommended works |
| Aries | 13, 14 | dry
barren | sowing spinach, chard and any greens |
| Taurus | 15, 16 | wet
fertile | sowing seedlings of seeds of root crops, legumes, bulbs,
sowing greens |
| Gemini | 17, 18 | dry
barren | weeding,
cutting trees and shrubs, pest control, planting mustachioed plants (cucumbers, peas, strawberries) planting root crops (during the waning moon) |
| Cancer | 19, 20, 21 | very fertile | you can sow and plant any crops, taking into account the phase of the moon |
| Lion | 22, 23 | dry
barren | you can plant green beans,
cut bushes and trees, |
| Virgo | 24, 25, 26 | dry,
infertile | plow, cultivate, dig up, loosen beds,
pest control |
| Libra | 1, 27, 28 | fertile | plant flowers and ornamental plants, sow root crops, legumes, cereals |
| Scorpio | 2, 3, 29 | wet
fertile | recommended sowing seedlings of crops whose fruits are intended for long-term winter storage |
| Sagittarius | 4, 5, 6 | dry,
infertile | planting greens, climbing vegetables
pruning bushes and trees, pest control |
| Capricorn | 7, 8 | dry,
moderately fertile | planting vegetables and root crops for long-term storage |
| Aquarius | 9, 10 | most barren | weeding, loosening the soil |
| Pisces | 11, 12 | very fertile | recommended sowing vegetables and flowers
plant fertilizer preparation of cuttings for grafting |
Thus, when compiling your landing calendar for February 2024, you should avoid the days on which the sign of Aquarius will be active - these are February 9 and 10.
The most auspicious days of the month
In February 2024, the most favorable planting days are:
| Date | Day of the week | Lunar day | Moon phase | Zodiac |
| 07.02.24 | Wednesday | 26-27 | descending | Capricorn |
| 15.02.24 | Thursday | 6-7 | growing | Taurus |
| 20.02.24 | Tuesday | 11-12 | growing | Cancer |
The most unfavorable days of the month
The worst days of February will be:
| Date | Day of the week | Lunar day | Moon phase | Zodiac |
| 08.02.24 | Thursday | 27-28 | descending | Capricorn
Aquarius |
| 09.02.24 | Friday | 28-29 | descending | Aquarius |
What vegetables to plant seedlings
In the last month of winter, the seedling planting calendar for 2024 recommends sowing plants with a long growing season - these are mid-season and late varieties.
An important factor will be the region of residence:
- for Siberia in February, a sowing campaign is possible only if the plant grows and bears fruit in a heated and artificially lit greenhouse;
- for the middle lane, you can also sow seedlings for greenhouses, as well as some cold-resistant varieties for further planting under the film;
- in the southern regions it is good to sow seedlings, which are planned to be planted in open ground around the end of April.
In February, the seedling planting calendar for 2024 prescribes to start work with many crops. So, in the last month of winter, you can sow the following crops:
- tomatoes for seedlings (varieties with a ripening period of 110 days or more);
- pepper for seedlings (the ripening period of the variety must be at least 90-100 days);
- eggplant for seedlings (varieties with ripening after 110-150 days);
- leeks;
- celery;
- strawberries (February seedlings will yield this year);
- potatoes (seedlings for selection)
Since almost all of these plants bear fruit above the ground, they must be planted on the growing moon. Thus, the main planting days in February 2024 for tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and greens are the period 12 to 22.
What flowers to plant
February is also the best month for sowing many garden flowers. If the seedlings are planted early, then it will be possible to get the first flower in the flower bed soon after the onset of stable heat and transplanting the grown seedlings into open ground. In a greenhouse or on a windowsill, you can start growing flowers such as:
- petunia;
- snapdragon;
- lobelia;
- carnation Shabo;
- begonia;
- eustoma;
- chrysanthemum;
- primrose;
- lavender;
- salvia;
- delphinium;
- pelargonium;
- geuchera.
Please note that daylight hours in many regions are still too short and plants will need to create not only temperature conditions, but also artificial lighting to grow.
Other works
In addition to starting work with seedlings, in February you can prepare seed for work scheduled for March. You can also prepare the soil for the subsequent sowing of crops.
In the southern regions, where frosts in March usually do not fall below -5 ℃ at the end of winter, it is also possible to prune trees in the garden with the formation of "stumps" for spring vaccination.
If February is too cold in your area to start the first work, start preparing the tool. Perhaps, on the eve of the new season, it is worth repairing inventory or purchasing new equipment that allows you to perform the routine tasks of a gardener quickly and efficiently.
