Every year, rearranging the vegetable garden at home is a given. For farmers, novices or experts, this is a particularly significant time since it will enable them to apply methods that will enhance the condition of the garden.
In this piece, we outline Portugal's agricultural calendar for 2024 and arrange planting and harvesting schedules according to the year's months and seasons. With activities that promote healthy growth for your green buddies, the goal is to make routine organisation easier.
Winter agricultural calendar (January to March)
In the agricultural fields, the winter months are essential to the rest of the year. Now is the moment to tend to the soil and shield the newly planted areas, which were effected in the first few days of December, from the unfavourable weather that is forecast.
Nevertheless, there are some flowers and plants that can be planted in January, like begonias, onions, turnips, and radishes. To have a healthy vegetable garden during these early months, take heed to our advice.
What to plant in January?
Farmers ought to start getting their gardens ready for spring in the first month of the year. Any dried out or damaged leaves and any residues should be removed.
Make the cavas for the potatoes, artichokes, asparagus, and pumpkins. The growth of these and other plants will be guaranteed by these efforts.
What to plant in February?
February is a good time to plant a variety of vegetables for an early harvest, including radishes, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, onions, carrots, spinach, beets, melons, cucumbers, and pumpkins. The agricultural calendar gets more demanding in February.
Once more, in order to get the soil ready for planting later on, it is essential to clear the ground, monitor the rain very carefully, and begin the fertilisation process.
What to plant in March?
In March, the vegetable garden gets cleaned and watered in anticipation of the approaching spring. You will be able to plant the strawberries and potatoes at last on warmer days. Additionally, March provides ideal conditions for continuing to grow pumpkins and cucumbers, which will yield bountiful harvests in the months that follow.
Agricultural calendar for spring (April to June)
When the garden's harmony is at its most complete, is that time of year? It is unmistakably spring when the colour of the gardens and vegetable plots comes out in full force. For shrubs and trees that will soon be able to grow freely, now is the time to prune.
Due to the time change or the lovely temperatures that last until later, this is also a time when a lot of people dedicate themselves to the vegetable garden.
What to plant in April?
Zinnias and marigolds, with their colourful personalities, will entice you to plant a full garden come April. During the first few weeks of this month, you should finish planting the corn. You may also plant chicory, cabbage, zucchini, aubergines, peppers or savoury, and aromatic herbs that few people are familiar with but that can be used both fresh and dry in your end-of-summer recipes.
What to plant in May?
May's agricultural calendar is still very dedicated. For the garden to have lots of energy, you should focus on growing dahlias, carnations, and zinnias.
In agriculture, May is a great time to plant a variety of crops, including broccoli, French onions, beans, cabbages, chicory and chard. This is similar to flower cultivation.
What to plant in June?
While beach holidays may seem more appealing in June, this is also the best month to grow and plant several vegetables, including tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, pumpkins, and aubergines.
But this month is also a great time to try something different and take some chances, like cultivating a coffee plant. Taking a chance on novel cultivars or non-traditional harvests might yield intriguing findings and increase the variety in your yard. It's among the most enjoyable summertime activities.
Calendar of agricultural plantations for summer (July to September)
You should be aware that there might not be as much water available for irrigation during the summer. As a result, you should implement an irrigation strategy to guarantee the plants' healthy growth and be prepared for this period of time when temperatures start to get too high.
What to plant in July?
Many seeds, such as onions, spinach, peas, beans, radishes, and parsley, can be seeded or planted in July. Turnips, carrots, and onions are typically planted around this time of year to take advantage of the most favourable weather. Mowing the grass from the ground up will help maintain the health of the garden environment.
What to plant in the month of August?
In the middle of summer, beets, spinach, green beans, lettuces, celery, leeks, rosemary, parsley, coriander, basil, thyme, and mint should all be planted according to the agricultural calendar. Create space in your garden by planting sunflowers, nasturtiums, and pansies to make it even more lovely.
What to grow in September?
This September, aromatic herbs are in style. They add flavours and scents that enhance home cooking. These adaptable options—mint, rosemary, parsley, coriander, basil, thyme, and oregano—will give your meals additional taste in the future.
Along with cleaning the beds and pots, remember to get rid of the dried leaves.
Agricultural calendar for autumn (October to December)
With the return of the cooler weather comes the chance to commit to fresh plantings. Benefit from the change by adding variety to your garden and enjoying an even greater assortment of fruits, flowers, and plants.
What to plant in October?
You can plant flower bulbs, such as tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, that will bloom in the gardens come springtime in October. Perennials can be planted or transplanted in October to give them time to establish themselves before winter arrives. Garlic is another vegetable that you may grow for harvesting in the spring.
What to sow in November in Portugal
Though the farming calendar for 2024 is almost finished, you can still plant watercress, lettuce, carrots, cabbage, broad beans, and peas. Harvesting fall crops like winter cabbages, turnips, beets, and carrots is necessary. You can also get the soil ready for planting rye, wheat, barley, and oats.
Agricultural Planting Calendar for December
With the planting of watercress, spinach, lettuce, broad beans, and peas, we came to an end of the agricultural year. You can start planting the seedling trees and carry on planting the stone fruit trees (pear and apple trees).
Lilies, angelicas, begonias, camellias, gladiolus, hyacinths, and tulips can all be planted in the garden. The agricultural year 2024 comes to a conclusion with these plants and flowers.
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