Those who garden benefit from having their heads in the moon... Or at least in the lunar calendar of the current month to bring out the tools at the most opportune times. Here is the lunar calendar for October 2024.
In October, autumn is in full swing! In your garden with its beautiful seasonal colours, you will have to plant perennials, harvest autumn fruits and vegetables, prepare for the arrival of the cold, etc. Fortunately, the October 2024 lunar calendar will help you plan your gardening sessions effectively.
GARDENING WITH THE MOON: WHEN IS THE MOON RISING AND WANING IN OCTOBER 2024?
The rising and waning moons are said to have an influence on the garden. When the moon is rising (or ascending), the sap rises to the aerial parts of the plants. The ideal time to graft or harvest. When the moon is descending, on the other hand, the sap would descend into the roots of the plants. We take advantage of this to plant, to transplant or to add fertilizer.What about October 2024:
- The moon will descend from October 1 to 9, 2024 (before 1:43 p.m.) and then from October 22 to 31, 2024.
- The moon will be rising from October 9 (after 1:43 p.m.) to October 21, 2024.
GARDENING WITH THE MOON: WHEN IS THE MOON WAXING AND WANING IN OCTOBER 2024?
The moon is waxing from the new moon to the full moon. A period during which plants would be more resistant to diseases. You will then be able to perform operations that weaken them, such as pruning for example. It is also said that during the waxing moon, harvested plants, fruits and vegetables will keep longer.The moon then wanes from the full moon to the new moon. During the waning moon, the plants would be less vigorous but their fragrances and flavors would be more intense. Take the opportunity to pick what needs to be eaten immediately (storage will be worse than in a waxing moon).
When is the moon waxing and waning in October 2024?
- The new moon will take place on October 2, 2024,
- The first quarter moon on October 10, 2024,
- the full moon on October 17, 2024,
- The last quarter moon was on October 24, 2024.
LUNAR CALENDAR: WHEN SHOULD YOU AVOID GARDENING IN OCTOBER 2024?
It is an elliptical orbit that the moon follows. At the time of apogee, it is at the furthest point from the earth. Conversely, at the time of perigee, it is at the closest point. Two disruptive events for plants during which it is recommended to do nothing in the garden, 4 to 5 hours before and after.Other periods that require rest in the garden: are the lunar nodes (when the moon's orbit crosses the sun's path in the sky). They can be ascending if they take place from the southern hemisphere to the northern hemisphere or ascending from the northern hemisphere to the southern hemisphere.
When should you avoid gardening in October 2024?
- October 2, 2024: descending lunar node at 1:51 p.m., partial solar eclipse at 8:44 p.m., apogee at 9:38 p.m.;
- October 16, 2024: ascending lunar node at 9:05 a.m.;
- October 17, 2024: perigee at 2:50 a.m.;
- October 29, 2024: descending lunar node at 6:43 p.m., apogee at 11:50 p.m.
LUNAR CALENDAR: WHAT ARE THE ROOT DAYS, FLOWER DAYS, LEAF DAYS AND FRUIT DAYS OF OCTOBER 2024?
According to the lunar calendar, some days are more favourable to root crops, flowering plants, leaf plants or fruit plants. What about October 2024:- The root days will take place on October 1, 3, 4, 12, 13, 20, 21, 22, 31 and 31, 2024. Harvest ripe root vegetables, plant onions, and degerm potatoes.
- The flower days will take place on 5, 6, 14, 15 and 23 October 2024. Start planting spring-flowering bulbs as well as biennials and perennials, and harvest mature broccoli and cauliflower.
- The leaf days will take place on October 7, 8, 24 and 25, 2024. Plant winter cabbages and lettuce, and harvest lettuce and spinach.