almanac
Average temperature: high 85, low 65
Rainfall: 2.73 inches
1. The stage of the moon
Full Moon: October 6th
Previous quarter: October 13th
New Moon: October 21st
First quarter: October 29th
2. Moon sign planting date
Ground crops: 1, 4, 5, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 31
Underground crops: 8, 9, 12, 13, 17, 18
Weed Control: 2, 3, 10, 11, 29, 30
Pruning trees and shrubs: 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 24, 25
Time to plant
3. vegetables: Beet, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, celery, collard, Kohlrabi, lettuce, mustard, onion, peas, potato, radicchio, radish, rhubarb, rocket, rutabaga, Spinach, strawberries, Swiss chard, turnip
4. flower: African Daisy, Alyssum, Angelia, Ageratum, Begonia, Black Eyed Susan, Blue Daze, Calendula, Candytuft, Celosia, Chrysanthemums, Cleome, Coleus, Cornflower, Cosmos, Dianthus, Dusty Miller, Gaillardia, Gazania, Geraniums, Gerbera, Heliotrope, Hollyhock, Impatiens, Larkspur, Lobelia, Nicotiana, Pentas, Petunia, Salvia, Snapdragon, Sunflower, Sweet Pea, Verbena, Zinia
5. Herbs: Anise, Basil, Bay Laurel, Ballage, Cardamom, Cervil, Chives, Coriander, Dill, Fennel, Garlic, lavender, lemon balm, enthusiasts, mint, nastoltium, oregano, rosemary, sage, sweet Marjoram, Tarragon, Thyme, Watercress
6. light bulb: African Lily, Agapanthus, Amaryllis, Anemone, Brubin, Kara, Crinum, Day Lily, Ginger, Gladiolus, Pineapple Lily, Rain Lily, Society Garlic, Spider Lily, Walking Iris, Watonia. Refrigerate to force crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths, narcissus and tulips.
Lawn care
7. Many grasses were not fed during the summer. Apply grass fertilizer to regenerate your lawn.
8. Choose high quality lawn fertilizer and follow the instructions on the label.
9. This year, October will be the last feeding of Bahia, Centipedes and Zoisia grasses.
10. If you want control over theft, you can replace weeds and feed products labeled on the lawn.
11. Regenerative lawns that have a continuous yellow appearance with iron or micronutrient application.
12. Herbicide-only products can be used according to the label instructions for the lawn type.
13. Herbicides may not control all weeds. Pull, dig and use non-selective spot sprays, like labels.
14. From October to spring to spring is generally a good time to install SODs.
15. Fill bare specks of grass left behind with grass or plugs from summer pests.
16. The seed time for Bahiagrass is over. The rye sowing will be delayed until late November.
17. If necessary, test the soil’s acidity and adjust the pH.
18. Pesticide-resistant chinch bugs are found in some lawns. If there is, consult a professional.
19. When showing signs of fluid stress.
20. Use soil aeration of compressed, insufficiently drained soil to promote root growth.
21. Continue mowing to maintain proper grass height. They cut the same height all year round.
22. Polish and balance the lawn mower blade to give the leaf blade a smooth cut.
23. Change the oil and air filters of gas-powered equipment to fall.
24. Use mulch or decorative ground covers in areas where grass is not growing.
Care for vegetables and fruit trees
twenty five. Planting in warm seasons is going well and must be completed by the beginning of the month.
26. Use large transplants of tomatoes, peppers and eggplants to get the falling crops.
27. Tall or vinning crops of stakes or trellis to keep the edible part away from the ground.
28. Keep the garden with traditional fertilizer every 3-4 weeks or use slow release products.
29. Tomatoes begin setting and holding fruit from the month to mid-term.
30. Add flowers to your plant garden to attract pollinators.
31. Prevent spray damage to pollinators. If the spray is not active, apply the spray.
32. Caterpillars eat cucumbers, melons and tomatoes. Controlled with a natural spray.
33. I’ll start planting vegetables in the cool season around this month.
34. A sloppy gardener can grow vegetables in containers for space.
35. Start the seeds for broccoli, cauliflower, and similar vegetables in the container.
36. Add mulch to the soil surface to save moisture and prevent the vegetables from getting dirty.
37. Planting wet herbs in the summer, the groom starts a new one that prefers cool weather.
38. Most vegetables and herbs require moist soil. Water when the surface starts to dry out as it touches.
39. Citrus tree fruit division is normal and can last in autumn.
40. Helps to prevent falling and splitting of citrus fruits. Water once or twice a week during dry weather.
41. Finish citrus fruits for the year early October.
42. It enriches the new garden site and sandy soil, enriching the garden soil, organic matter and fertilizer.
43. Remove the photo from the pineapple plant and start a new bed.
44. Start papaya seedlings for late winter transplants.
45. Add strawberry plants to your garden, or build pyramids for planting.
46. It delays pruning all fruit plantings from mid-winter to later life.
47. By turning the mountains every month, speeding up the composting process.
48. Harvest Mature Chayotes, Cocoyams, Dashes and Gourds.
49. Dig the soil to check for sweet potato planting. Most of the time, they are ready for harvest.
Scenery odds
50. Many plants produced late summer growth. Prunes and removes the shoots from the roots.
51. The main pruning times for Azarise, Bougainvillea, Camellia, Gardenia and Poinsettias are over.
52. Shielded poinsettia from night light and holiday cactus.
53. Shrubs, ground coverings, and perennials are ready for final fall feeding.
54. Use slow release fertilizer that can supply the planting of the ground and container for several months.
55. Most decorative and shaded trees do not require special feeding
56. Fill the palm of the year with 8-0-12-4 mg of fertilizer or similar product.
57. Palm diseases are common. Clean and sterilize the pruner between your palms.
58. Be kind and remove brown leaves and flower stems from the palms.
59. Give the hedge final trim.
60. Remove the suction cups and lower limbs from the tree.
61. Weeds are abundant for decorative planting. Hand pull or spot kill to prevent sowing.
62. Whitefly and Meeribug are major pests. Whole body pesticides provide good control.
63. Dry weather is ahead. Water when the soil on the surface begins to dry out.
64. Most established trees and shrubs can go for more than a week between watering.
65. Cut limbs and weeds that affect the behavior of the sprinkler system.
66. Check the container planting with the drain hole closed. Repotting may be required.
67. Keep mulch under trees and shrubs. Start a few inches of multi from the trunk.
68. Determine your tree needs and plant smaller, growing wind-resistant species.
69. Check the tree and palm support to make sure they are safe but not damaged.
70. Add hanging plants to hanging baskets and container gardens.
71. Edged sidewalk and plant bed.
72. Replace the soil in the problematic flower bed and planter.
73. Repotted flower beds with annuals and perennials in cool seasons. Delay the pansies until November.
74. Split the planting of perennials and light bulbs.
75. Fill out the monthly water supply and feed it to swamp plants.
Home and Leaf Plant Care
76. Plants reduce pollutants and create a pleasant atmosphere when added to your home or office.
77. Leaf plants are a good purchase at the garden center in autumn. Replace plants that are fading.
78. Many leafy plants are getting too big for the container. Repeat as necessary.
79. Groom outdoor leaf plants and start moving them to a warm place.
80. Most leafy plants require bright light positions, but direct sunlight is required.
81. Plants feeding bright light every month, low light is less frequent.
82. Control insects plants before moving indoors.
83. Start force amaryllis and paper white narcissus for indoor display.
84. Reduce cactus watering on holidays when surface soils dry out and feeding is stopped.
85. Make sure your indoor poinsettia, holiday cactus, and carancho do not receive night light.
Tom Maccubbin is an honorary urban gardener at the University of Florida Cooperative Expansion Services. Write him: Orlando Sentinel, PO Box 2833, Orlando, Florida. 32802. email: tomac1996@aol.com.
