Making preparations for the phases of the moon: when is it better to salt cabbage for the winter according to the lunar calendar
Crispy salted cabbage is both a vitamin addition to a hot dinner and a snack for alcohol on a festive table. The cabbage pickling period lasts from September to November. At this time, late varieties ripen, which have a more juicy structure.
However, a good result can be obtained not only in the autumn months, if guided by the lunar calendar. We will tell further about when it is better to salt cabbage for the winter according to the lunar calendar, which days are considered favorable in 2019-2020, and which are not.
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Why salt cabbage according to the lunar calendar
The first reasonable question that many modern housewives ask is: why pay attention to the lunar calendar? Does it have any scientific basis? Let's start with this.
What does it give
The phases of the moon affect the movement of fluids on our planet... In addition, the position of the Earth's satellite also affects the activity of the simplest living organisms, including fermentation bacteria, causing them to slow down or speed up. This is exactly what affects the speed and quality of pickling and fermentation.
Moon phase guide
Previously, in the villages, they were engaged in harvesting vegetables for the winter after the Christian holiday of the Intercession, taking into account the phase of the moon.
Many years of practice, trial and error have led to the following conclusions.:
- cabbage will be slippery, soft and sour if salted on a full moon or on a waning moon;
- the dish will turn out delicious and crispy if you start salting on the 5-6th day after the new moon.
Also it is important to pay attention to what sign of the zodiac the moon is in:
- start work when the growing Moon is in the signs of Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aries and Taurus;
- refrain from salting if the Moon is in the constellations of Cancer, Virgo or Pisces.
To harvest delicious salted cabbage, choose late varieties... The heads of cabbage should be white, tight and firm.
Favorable days for pickling cabbage in 2019
Vegetables are available in stores in winter and summer, so pickling can be done at a convenient time throughout the year. We will tell you on which days the dish turns out to be the most successful.
In January
You can preserve the maximum useful properties if you salt cabbage during the growing moonin the sign of Taurus, Capricorn or Aries.
Reference. There is a belief that cabbage pickling is best done on "men's" days of the week - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Favorable period for salting - from 9 to 16 January.
In February
After long winter cold weather, the body especially needs vitamin support, which means it's time to pickle healthy cabbage.
Most favorable for this purpose periods from 8 to 13 February and from 17 to 18 February inclusive.
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In March
The period is suitable for salting cabbage from 8 to 20 March.
In April
Some housewives decide to ferment cabbage even on warm spring days. To get a really tasty ambassador, deal with cabbage April 7-18.
In May
If by May the supply of cabbage from last year's harvest has not yet been used up, you should not throw it away - by this time enough sugar has accumulated in it for salting. There are several periods for salting in May: from 6 to 7, from 10 to 11 and from 13 to 14 May.
In June
In June, residents of warm regions are already harvesting early ripening varieties of cabbage. It is better to leave them for fresh salads, since the leaves of such heads of cabbage are too soft. And last year's cabbage can still be used. According to the lunar calendar, suitable for salting period from 7 to 16 June.
In July
As a rule, by July last year's harvest is already over. For pickling cabbage purchased in a store, choose a period July 15-16, when the Moon is in the constellation Capricorn. In addition, these are "men's" days - Monday and Tuesday. Such a fortunate combination of circumstances is rare.
In August
They choose the strongest and most resilient heads of cabbage from those that have already matured. Auspicious days this month - from 5 to 14 August.
In September
Mid-season varieties can already be used for quick salting. It's best to do it after the new moon., on the growing moon, from September 12 to 18.
In October
So it has come the best time for salting cabbage... Late varieties ripened, most suitable for processing and storage.
The moon promotes cooking with October 10-20, as it is in the growth phase.
In November
Even if you haven't grown your own cabbage, November is the perfect month to pickle it. At this time, most agricultural enterprises sell it at a minimal price.
According to the lunar calendar, the most successful period for harvesting - from 9 to 15 November.
In December
December on the lunar calendar is generous with days for salting. From December 7 to December 20, you can cook pickles for the winterwithout doubting the quality of the result.
Reference. At the beginning of 2020, it is better to choose the following days for salting: 1, 14-16, 21-25 January or 2, 4, 10, 14-15, 18-21, 28 February.
Unfavorable days
There are also such lunar days when it is better not to plan salting.so as not to spoil the vegetables in vain.
In January
In January, there are only a few days when you can do salting. It's better to take a break at the beginning of the year. In order not to spoil the harvest with unsuccessful salting, avoid following dates: from 1 to 8, 14 and from 16 to 31 January.
In February
From February 19 to March 8, salting is not worth it... These are unfavorable days associated with the full moon and the waning moon.
In March
After March 21 - bad days for salting, since the full moon is replaced by a waning phase. In addition, the Moon is located in the extremely unfavorable constellations of Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn and Aquarius.
In April
It's better to postpone the first week of April - The moon is located in the constellations of Pisces, Aries and Taurus. From April 19 until the end of the month, it is also worth taking a break.
In May
The first six days, as well as May 8, 9, 12 and from 15 to 28 May it is better to refrain from working with vegetables.
In June
From 1 to 6 June and from 17 to the end of the month - extremely unfavorable days.
In July
Bad month for pickling cabbage... According to the lunar calendar, there are only two good days for harvesting.
In August
August is also not generous with auspicious days for salting.
You should not start work from 1 to 5 and from 14 to 31... Otherwise, the cooked dish will look like slippery and sour porridge.
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In September
In September, it is not yet worthwhile to prepare for the winter., since cabbage varieties ripening by this time do not have the required rigidity and sugar content. However, there is a whole week (from 12 to 18) to pamper loved ones with quick salting, which should be consumed within 1-2 weeks.
In October
In the first third of the month, from 1 to 10, it is better to start harvesting, and in the second third, from 20 to 31, to attend to the issue of storage. Then this month there will be as many as 10 consecutive days to make preparations for the winter.
In November
By November, the sugar content in cabbage becomes optimal for pickling and sourdough. But it is important to choose the right moment so that the resulting pickles do not come out soft or sour. therefore it is worth working on the blanks only from November 9 to 15when the moon is in a growing phase.
In December
If the harvest is still left, you will have to wait a few days after the new moon - until December 7.
Reference. You should not do salting at the beginning of 2020: January 5, 11, 18, 19. There will be no absolutely unfavorable days for harvesting in February.
When to cut cabbage for pickling according to the lunar calendar
Let's talk about the favorable period for cutting cabbage in 2019 using the example of the most productive months - September and October.
In September, there are many good days for cutting cabbage for pickling.: 6, 11, 15, 20, 22.
In October for cutting late cabbage, sorting, bookmarking for long-term storage, the 11th and 22nd numbers are most favorable.
When to chop
According to popular belief, cabbage was harvested for further salting before the Exaltation... If we translate this into a modern calendar - until September 27.
After the Exaltation, cabbage was chopped for salting, and the leftovers were used as filling for pies. Evenings with tea and freshly baked pies were called "skits" - it was customary to tell stories and funny stories there.
When to ferment
Unlike salted cabbage, sauerkraut must undergo a fermentation process... For this, favorable lunar days are also selected.
If you want to get a particularly healthy and tasty cabbage, ferment it on The 5th or 6th day after the end of the new moon cycle is in the waxing moon phase.
As in the case of salting, it is better to refuse fermentation in full moon and waning moon period.
Attention! The most favorable days for fermentation in 2020: October 4, 8, 14. Unfavorable: October 2, 28, 31.
Conclusion
To enjoy appetizing salted cabbage, you will have to work hard not only in the garden, but also in the kitchen. It is important to choose a favorable period according to the lunar calendar - only then you are guaranteed to receive a crispy, tasty and most healthy dish.