Few people think about when it is better to ferment cabbage on the lunar calendar, without attaching special significance to this. It turns out that this information is still of great importance, both for the final taste of the product and for its benefit.

The benefits of sauerkraut

Harvesting for the winter from the above vegetable is not only extremely tasty, but also very healthy. It turns out that sauerkraut has the following properties:

• possesses a general strengthening effect;
• has an anti-inflammatory effect;
• it is an excellent antimicrobial, anticarcinogenic and analgesic;
• improves the functioning of the digestive system and the system as a whole;
• acts as a laxative.

In order for this vegetable to turn out to be quite tasty and retain its properties, there is a certain time when it is better to ferment cabbage according to the lunar calendar. If this process is carried out on “undesirable” days, the workpiece will quickly deteriorate and become moldy, in addition, it will be completely tasteless and unprofitable.

When is it better to ferment cabbage according to the lunar calendar?

The end of autumn - cabbage season. This is a great time to make sauerkraut. In most cases, a special day is not selected for this process. But in vain! It turns out that there are days when it is better to ferment cabbage according to the lunar calendar, then it will be more crispy and tasty. And at some time of the week to complete this process is completely undesirable.

Experts say that her 5-6 day is the best time to ferment cabbage. Also of particular importance is what days to ferment the cabbage. More suitable for this process are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (the so-called

Tasty and crispy sauerkraut will come out even when the Moon passes through such zodiac signs as Capricorn, Sagittarius, Leo, Taurus and Aries.

Learning to ferment cabbage

As a harvesting of this vegetable is quite simple and does not contain complex ingredients. To do this, you will need:

• white cabbage;
• carrot;
• spices (bay leaf, black pepper with peas, horseradish and currant leaves, several branches of dill).

For winter? Pretty simple if you stick to the following guidelines.

Wash the cabbage, peel the top leaves and chop about 5 mm thick.

Wash and peel the carrots. A coarse grater is perfect for chopping it.

At the bottom of the container, in which you will fold the cabbage, you need to lay out part of the above seasonings. Mix cabbage and carrots, salt and mash hands. Then, in several layers, you need to ram the vegetables in a barrel or tub.

It is important not to forget to remove the foam that will form during the fermentation of cabbage. A week later, you can safely eat.

If you are interested in the question of when it is better to ferment cabbage according to the lunar calendar, remember the following recommendations:

• The full moon is the most inopportune moment for this process. The cabbage will turn out too acidic and soft, quickly deteriorate.
• This vegetable is covered with mold if it is fermented on the days of the week when the Moon passes along such zodiac signs as Pisces, Virgo and Cancer. Cabbage turns out to be completely tasteless and is not stored for long.
• It is not recommended to ferment cabbage on the days of female menstruation.
• In this process, you can not use non-iodized salt.
• Sauerkraut in a barrel is often undesirable to open. This speeds up the fermentation process, in addition, the vegetable can simply dry out or, as grandmothers say, “weather”.
• In the days of Leo, Cancer and Virgo, it is not permitted to take cabbage from a container. It is believed that this can contribute to the formation of bacteria and the quick drying of the vegetable.

Sauerkraut is extremely beneficial for the human body. To preserve its properties as much as possible, it is important to follow simple recommendations. First of all, it matters on which days to ferment the cabbage. Secondly, some mistakes should be avoided in the cooking process itself.

One of the most popular dishes on our tables is salted and pickled cabbage. It is rich in a whole complex of vitamins and minerals, and the amount of vitamin C is greater than in citrus fruits.

Sauerkraut dishes support the immune system and improve digestion, normalize cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

With the onset of autumn, we are developing a need for vitamins. The body signals the onset of cold weather and a weakening of immunity, and this is manifested by the desire to enjoy this dish. It is known that for the prevention of acute respiratory and viral diseases, it is enough to eat 100 grams of acid cabbage daily.

In cooking, there are a lot of recipes for its preparation, but just as cabbage is cooked, it can just as easily spoil. It is believed that the taste and quality of pickling and pickling - largely depends on the phase of the moon. There are even favorable and unfavorable days of pickling and pickling this vegetable.

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Why do harvesting cabbage on the lunar calendar

Our ancestors were engaged in the harvesting of vegetables after the Intercession (Christian holiday). It is important to consider what phase of the moon will be during cooking. This was studied in practice for more than one year, and even not one century, and the following conclusions were drawn:

• On the full moon or waning moon - cabbage will be soft and sour. The finished product will become more like a clot of mucus than a vitamin dish;
• On the new moon, or rather on the fifth or sixth day after the new moon, you need to start a sourdough - then the cabbage will be tasty and crispy.

Before pickling cabbage, it is equally important to know in which zodiac sign the satellite of the Earth will be, during the preparation of the vegetable harvest.

• If it is Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aries and Taurus, and at the same time a growing moon - we must begin to work.
• When the moon is in the constellation Cancer, Virgo or Pisces - it is better to refrain from pickling and fermenting vegetables.

Also, for the harvest of cabbage, you should choose the right variety, it is best if it is late. should be white, tight and strong. There should be no bitterness in their taste.

Before processing, dried and sodden, as well as upper green leaves must be removed.

Favorable and not favorable days of 2019 for salting and pickling cabbage

January.  The first half of the month (from the 1st to the 6th day) is not favorable. During this period, the waning moon, but from 12.01 to 18.01, is a good time to start pickles and starter cultures. Cabbage heads harvested these days are well preserved and accumulate the largest amount of sweetness, which is necessary for good fermentation. January 19 and 20 is the growing moon in the constellation Cancer, January 21 is the full moon, and then the waning moon, so it is better to refrain from fermentation until the end of the month from January 18.

February. The last winter month February is the period when the human body needs as many minerals and vitamins as possible. It's time to make pickles from cabbage. During the leaven, it will not only preserve all its nutritional values, but also increase them. The best days for its processing are from 11 to 13, since during this period the growing moon is in the constellation Taurus. From the 19th day unfavorable days come associated with the full moon and the waning moon.
March.  In the first spring month, after the 21st, the time is not favorable for pickles. This is the period of the full moon and the waning moon. March 8–20 is the new moon period, so you can practice cabbage, possibly excluding the 15th, 16th, 19th, 20th, dates, as these days the moon will be in an unfavorable constellation.

April.  Many hostesses prefer to ferment cabbage all year round so that the vegetable dish on the table is fresh, tasty and healthy. A good time for its leaven and salting in April is the end of the first and second decades of the month, namely from 7 to 18.

May.  In the warmest and most beautiful month of spring, nature woke up and rampage with greenery. Many still have cabbage from last year’s crop, but in no case should they be thrown away. Over the entire storage period, a lot of sugar has accumulated in it ... Just right for its fermentation and salting. The first half of the month - from the 6th to the 18th day, with the exception of 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 - you can ferment the cabbage.

June.  In the warmer regions of the country there are already the first early vegetables in the beds, including cabbage, but early varieties are not suitable for pickling and starter culture. Early cabbage leaves are too tender and will not give the desired taste to the dish, however, the cabbage of late cabbage preserved from last year can still be fermented. Favorable days will be from June 7 to June 16. From the 17th day unfavorable days come.

July.  In July, there is nothing to salt and ferment. And the next leaven will be from the new crop.

August.  In August, cabbage can only be salted. Heads of early ripe varieties are used for it. Given that they are too fragile and soft, you should choose the most elastic vegetables. 10 days this month are favorable for salting, it is from 5 to 14 days. If you ferment such cabbage, it will turn into a mixture similar to porridge.
September. With the advent of autumn, in September mid-season cabbage has already ripened in the beds of summer residents. Tight and juicy heads of cabbage can be used for pickling and pickling, although cabbage will not be stored as well and for a long time as later. Billets from it are made in small quantities, waiting for the ripening of the desired varieties. From the beginning of the month, and until September 13 - favorable days for the preparation of pickles. Then comes the phase of the full moon and the waning moon.

October.  It is time to ripen late varieties of cabbage. For pickles, it is best to use such varieties as Midor, Geneva, Slava and Belorusskaya. When choosing a head of cabbage, you should pay attention to the fact that it should be tight and elastic, white or gently cream-colored. Weighing no more than five kilograms. The best days for preparing blanks from the new crop are from the 1st to the 9th, then October 30 and 31.

November.  The most correct and best time for pickling white cabbage in 2019. It’s not scary if someone didn’t manage to remove the beds in time, and they grabbed cabbage in the first frost. Despite the slight frostbite, it is perfect for pickles. Days for its preparation, from the beginning of the month - November 1 to 11. Next, from 12 to 27 days - an unfavorable period will come, after which, until the end of the month, you can continue.

December.  With the onset of the first month of winter - December, the best days for salted and pickled preparations start from the 1st. Therefore, in addition to cabbage, the hostesses try to pickle all the vegetables they prepared for processing. This period ends on the 11th. After comes the full moon and the waning moon. From December 28, and until the New Year holidays, the fermentation of cabbage can be continued. This is a time of strict fasting, before the Christmas holidays, and you have a hearty, crispy and vitamin salted and pickled cabbage on your table.

Cabbage is a low-calorie product in itself, but if seasoned with vegetable oil, it will add spice to the taste and increase the calorie content of the dish.

Our ancestors, preparing sauerkraut for the future, noticed all the signs. They looked at both the phase of the moon and the day of the week on which they cooked. It was believed that female vegetables are salted and fermented on women's days of the week — Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Then the pickles were excellent, they were stored well and for a long time.

An equally important role in salting and fermenting cabbage is played by capacity. Previously used wooden tubs and barrels. Nowadays, glass jars or enameled containers have begun to be used, while someone uses plastic buckets.

Do not store cabbage in an aluminum bowl. During fermentation, the metal will oxidize, and this will adversely affect the quality of the product.

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Lunar calendar for the gardener 2017 - Cabbage. Salting and pickling cabbage.

   October 2017

The table of the lunar calendar given on this page is a thematic selection from the universal one made for the convenience of planning work with vegetable crops, working with strawberries is given in this section, since we believe that it is more convenient to view them in the "garden" section of the calendar.

October - golden autumn, leaf-leaf and wedding.

In October, frosts intensify.
  If organic fertilizers are not applied to the garden in September, then this must be done in October. Time to prepare beds for winter sowing of cold-resistant crops: dill, spinach, onions and radishes, as well as carrots, celery, etc. Strawberries can be sprinkled with wood ash - this will be a good dressing for her.
  In October, they prepare the soil for forcing greenery at room conditions ("garden on the windowsill" :) and growing seedlings in early spring.

ATTENTION!  Our lunar gardener calendar is being maintained by Moscow time. (The calendar can be used throughout Russia, given the difference between Moscow and local time *)

A traditional Russian appetizer is sauerkraut. But not everyone realizes that experienced housewives, when preparing it, are guided not only by the nuances of the recipe, but also on what days it is better to sow cabbage. At first glance, this seems ridiculous - to make preparations for the winter only on certain dates. But practice shows: indeed, on special days, pickling has a special taste!

Lunar Secret

The position of the moon affects the taste, aroma and preservation of sauerkraut, like other preparations, pickles and marinades, so it’s better to have a lunar calendar on hand, pre-compiled taking into account the astrological characteristics of the months of the year. But general knowledge about favorable and not-so-good cooking days will not be amiss.

The period in which to start the fermentation of cabbage is categorically not recommended - the full moon. The product will be soft, tasteless and deteriorate quickly. Fermentation should also be postponed during the days of the moon in the constellation Cancer, Pisces and Virgo.

It is best to start the process during the waning moon - on the third or sixth day after the new moon. The ideal option is when the satellite of the Earth is in the sign of Aries, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Taurus or Leo. This will ensure cabbage crunch and a long winter. There is a popular opinion that it is necessary to serve the dish while observing these nuances, then the hostess is guaranteed praise from guests and household members!

On which lunar day is it better to ferment cabbage in 2017?

October and November are considered to be the traditional months of leaven of cabbage, because our ancestors began mass harvesting of cabbage after the day of Sergiy Kapustnik (October 8) and Pokrov (October 14). It was believed that the later the head of cabbage was cut, the longer it lay in safety.

Since October has already passed, let us dwell on the future. In November 2017, the recommended days for the preparation of cabbage are the 1,2,3, 21, 22, 23, 29, 30 numbers. But the most "cabbage" day of all - November 22!

In December, fermentation can be continued - from the 26-29th.

What day of the week is it better to sour cabbage?

According to popular beliefs, sauerkraut should be cooked on the "men's" days of the week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. Then the dish will turn out appetizingly crispy. However, it is not forbidden to ferment on Wednesday or Saturday, but even modern housewives note that such cabbage emits a lot of juice and it turns out to be too soft and watery. As for Sunday, this is the only day of the week when you should refuse to cook this dish. This is due to the long tradition of family trips to the church - on this day everyone should immerse themselves in spiritual life, forgetting about worldly, including kitchen, concerns.

Our grandmothers knew exactly what day it is better to sow cabbage, and passed this knowledge on to us, modern lovers of homemade preparations. Observing these simple rules, you can not only surprise family members with an excellent dish in the winter, but also be sure that the workpiece will not lose its taste for a whole seven months!

Sauerkraut is a tasty and vitamin preparation, which is easy to cook, but also easy to spoil. So that salting is always successful, find out when to salt cabbage on the lunar calendar in 2018, find out the favorable phases for the process. Earth's satellite affects the fermentation processes used to ferment vegetables. Consider this feature when deciding to start cooking crispy and fragrant preparations in the year of the Dog.

How to salt cabbage

Delicious and crispy sauerkraut is not obtained by every housewife. For the dish you will need quality ingredients, a proven recipe and a suitable day. The technology for preparing pickled treats will not cause difficulties. The vegetable is finely chopped by chopping (chop finely), grated carrot, salt, sugar, spices are added as desired. The ingredients are mixed, the mixture is tamped in glass containers. The fermentation process takes 1-3 days at room temperature, the finished treat is sent to be stored on the shelf of the refrigerator.

In addition to the traditional method of fermentation with carrots, there are ways to cook salty treats with the addition of a variety of plant products. With additions, the workpiece will acquire a special taste, but will not lose useful properties. Of the additives used:

• apples
• caraway;
• beets;
• lingonberry;
• prunes
• quince;
• grapes;
• basil;
• pumpkin;
• bell pepper.

To ensure that the cabbage harvest is guaranteed to come out crispy, special components are used, with tannins in the composition. It can be oak bark or horseradish root. Oak bark is available at the pharmacy. Enough of a teaspoon of one of the two ingredients per kilogram of cabbage, so that the treat becomes crisp. The components add spice to the appetizer, harmoniously combined with the main ingredient.

Which cabbage is better to salt

Approach the choice of the main component for fermentation thoroughly, the taste of the dish depends not only on a successful day according to the lunar calendar, but also on its components. For salting, only thoroughly matured, clarified heads of cabbage are suitable. If the cabbage is not ripe, its leaves will be dark green. It is not recommended to salt such a product, as bitterness will appear, and juiciness will not be enough. Heads of cabbage use tight, not burst, not spoiled. Choose a cabbage variety late, for example:

• Belarusian;
• Dobrovolskaya;
• Sava;
• Present;
• Menza;
• Kharkov.

Not all winter varieties are suitable for salting. From Amager and Cromon will not work out a delicious workpiece, even subject to the rules of salting. Dutch and Chinese varieties are also not suitable for pickling. To prepare the workpiece, it is better to use heads of cabbage grown in your own garden. This guarantees their quality and safety. When buying a product in addition to appearance, pay attention to its taste. If the cabbage leaf is bitter, do not buy a head of cabbage, otherwise all efforts will be in vain.

What salt

A significant component that should be carefully selected for the recipe is salt. To salt the product, you can not use iodized salt. Iodine slows down lactic acid fermentation, which must take place actively for a quality result. The trace element will provoke darkening and softness of the finished product. Choose rock salt of medium, coarse grinding.

What is better to salt

The taste of the finished salted cabbage is influenced not only by the day of the lunar calendar and the selected products, but also by the packaging used for salting. Traditionally, barrels and tubs made of wood are used, but a three-liter glass jar or an enameled pan is suitable, sometimes plastic containers are used. It is forbidden to salt cabbage using aluminum utensils. During storage, the vegetable will acquire a taste of metal, darken and become unsuitable for consumption. Thoroughly wash the sourdough containers, treat them with boiling water before laying the cabbage stock.

When is it better to ferment cabbage on the lunar calendar

Not a single year is known, hundreds of years ago, ancestors harvested cabbage heads in this way. Over the long period of existence of the recipe, it was possible to identify the pattern between the phase of the moon and the taste of the finished product. It was experimentally established which moon to salt cabbage on, and when not. A soft and sour billet will turn out if you salt the product on the full moon or waning moon. To make the treat crispy, tasty, look in the lunar calendar 5-6 days after the completion of the new moon. This is the most favorable time to salt the vegetable.

Another calculation system has been developed that takes into account not only the growth or decrease of the moon, but also the zodiac sign in which the Earth’s satellite is on the day of salting. To prepare the blanks, choose those days in a year when the moon grows, and the day is under the sign of Aries, Sagittarius, Taurus and Capricorn. It is not recommended to ferment any products when the control goes to Virgo, Pisces, and Cancer.

In January

The lunar calendar will tell you when you can pickle cabbage in the first winter month. From January 3 to January 16, the moon goes down, so salting is not worth it. The best time for harvesting is from January 18 to 29. Use the last decade of the month to make an amazing vitamin dish out of a healthy vegetable. If you use varieties intended not for pickling, but for storage, start preparing the workpiece on a January day. After a couple of months of storage, such a head of cabbage accumulates a sufficient amount of sugar necessary for fermentation.

In February

When February comes, the human body is sorely lacking in nutrients and vitamins. Take care of yourself and loved ones, cook delicious sauerkraut. This vegetable will retain all its beneficial properties and even increase them. Favorable February days for pickling cabbage will last from the 17th to the 28th. In the first half of the month, cooking salted treats is not recommended.

In March

The second half of March (from the 18th to the 28th day) is a great time to procure the product. The remaining dates of this month do not recommend using the lunar calendar for salting cabbage to prepare a pickled dish. On March 17th, a new moon will appear, followed by a period suitable for fermentation. If you did not have time to cook cabbage in the moon growth phase, postpone cooking for the next month.

In April

For thrifty owners who still have white varieties of vegetables until mid-spring, it is better to start pickling cabbage according to the lunar calendar from April 17 to 28. Fresh fruits will appear very soon, so last year’s reserves must be actively spent. If you ferment all the heads of cabbage in the fall, cabbage can peroxide. Fans are better off making blanks in not too large batches.

In May

When the last month of spring comes, everyone eagerly awaits the appearance of fresh vegetables, but if last year's cabbage has been preserved on the shelves of your basement, use it to prepare the workpiece. Consider the influence of the moon on the fermentation process, use quality products to get a good result. For a perfectly delicious and crisp cabbage, a waning or full moon will not work - only a young month. According to the lunar calendar, it is better to salt the vegetable from April 17 to April 28.

In June

At the beginning of summer, it is already possible to treat yourself to fresh vegetables and fruits, to fill with them the lack of vitamins in the body. If last year’s cabbage has not been exhausted, use heads of cabbage for pickling. This month the moon will grow from June 14 to June 25, dates are suitable for making pickles. Early cabbage is not suitable for salting, do not expect a good result from precocious heads of cabbage.

In August

If you have harvested a large crop of early cabbage, keep in mind that precocious cabbage heads are not stored for long. Varieties are used for salting, but too soft products that do not have sufficient elasticity can result in a mushy mass. For salting, choose the most dense heads of cabbage, without cracks or damage. It is better to engage in the preparation of workpieces from August 12 to 24.

In September

The beginning of autumn is the ripening time of mid-ripening varieties, which are suitable for preparing the workpiece. From them you can get a crispy, tasty snack, if you choose and take into account favorable days for pickling cabbage in September 2018. The growing moon from 10 to 24 is the right time for pickling. A vegetable cooked within the specified time will be well stored and will turn out crispy and piquant.

In October

Autumn is the best season for pickling cabbage. In the October period, pickling varieties have already ripened, the stalls are full of ripe fruits at an affordable price. Choose varieties Slava, Belorusskaya, Midor, Geneva and others. The optimal weight of the head for salting is from 3 to 4 kg. In October, you can harvest sauerkraut for the future, focusing on the lunar calendar. Favorable days are from October 10 to 21.

In November

The ideal time for salting the autumn vegetable continues. Even the heads of cabbage that were seized by the first frosts are suitable for pickling. The people say that not only the lunar phases affect the quality of the finished product, but also the selected day of the week. To keep the workpiece for a long time and work out well, do the cooking on Wednesdays, Fridays or Saturdays. In November, the moon grows from the 8th to the 21st. Combine both observations to get a guaranteed tasty result.

December

Fermentation processes in December are most active from December 8 to December 20. Use the time to cook cabbage and pickled preparations from other fruits and vegetables, starting with apples and ending with eggplant. According to the observations of the hostesses, the most delicious snack will turn out in the middle of the cycle of the growing moon. This date according to the lunar calendar falls on December 14th. Check the observation first hand.

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