The most important, according to most housewives, the condition for fermentation delicious cabbage is the day by lunar calendar. If you put the cabbage on the sourdough on time, then the result will be crispy and healthy sauerkraut.
Sauerkraut is a traditional Russian food. She is considered a provider a large number essential trace elements and vitamins. But in order for the cabbage to be tasty, it is necessary to withstand certain conditions for its preparation. Folk signs and the lunar calendar will help in this.
For harvesting, the period of the new moon or the days after it is best suited. It is on these auspicious days that crispy and delicious treat. Salting cabbage according to the lunar calendar is a sure method, tested by many generations and the key to success.
Nowadays, housewives usually salt cabbage in jars or in large enameled dishes. However, it is always advisable to take into account the salting time of cabbage if you need crispy and at the same time tender cabbage.
Do not forget, in order for the cabbage to always come out spicy and crispy, salt should be taken no more than two percent of the weight of the root crop, ideally one tablespoon with a small slide per kilogram of cabbage.
If you want the cabbage, on the contrary, to be soft, for example, for pies or hodgepodge, then you can ferment the cabbage after the full moon.
First, varieties intended specifically for fermentation are fermented (there are usually instructions on this on the package with seeds).
Then, after 1-2 months, you can ferment some of the heads of late varieties left for winter storage. The fact is that the peculiarity of most late-ripening varieties is that they do not “reach” immediately. As a result of storage, more sugars and vitamins accumulate in them, and the leaves become juicier.
Early ripe varieties for fermentation are not suitable at all. Such a cabbage quickly deteriorates and the taste is not very good.
Mid-season varieties of cabbage begin to sour in September. But you need to store such a workpiece only in a cold place.
Late-ripening varieties by the end of October, as a rule, are already “reaching” and are completely ready for fermentation. For this purpose, you can even use heads of cabbage, slightly seized by the first frosts.
They will not be stored, but for fermentation - that's it!
It is believed that the quality and duration of storage sauerkraut influenced by the moon. There are complex calculations for the phases of the Moon and the signs of the Zodiac. And here Lunar calendars come to the aid of hostesses. Let's look at the dates in two of them.
October 2017 auspicious days dates from October 22 to October 27 are considered for sauerkraut, and the best day is October 27!
In November, you can also ferment cabbage, and it is better to do this from November 1 to 3, from November 21 to 23 and from November 29 to 30. And the most favorable time for this is November 22!
In the month of December we will ferment from the 26th to the 29th.
Take cabbage for sourdough should be strong. The best option- a vegetable cut immediately after a slight frost. The starter itself is best done at a time when the Moon is in Aries, Sagittarius or Leo. At this time, it is possible to harvest a white vegetable in large volumes.
During cooking, to make the cabbage even tastier, you can add beets, lingonberries, apples, plums and cranberries, various herbs and spices to it. And you need to cook it only in a good mood, otherwise it will be bitter.
In November, cabbage is best salted at the end of the month.
Both October and November include enough days on which you can safely pickle cabbage.
This is a very important point, because the use of summer varieties does not give a good result.
In other words, buy autumn middle and late varieties of cabbage. The owners of garden plots have the opportunity to plant the desired varieties in the garden. Buyers in the bazaar have to take the word of the sellers.
Watch carefully so that the vegetables are not rotten. The head of cabbage should be dense to the touch, and not frozen. Loose specimens are not suitable for salting.
For proper cutting, use special knives or graters, the Rosregistr website reports. With their help, you will finely chop the cabbage, it will ferment perfectly, and it will look appetizing. The thinner you cut it, the better.
The classic recipe does not involve any additives. Many lovers can add the following additives for a variety of taste.
- Apples - thinly sliced
- cranberries
- beets
- lingonberry
- Prunes
- Red bell pepper
The main thing is not to overdo it, everything should be in moderation. I told you about the secrets of salting and cooking. You just have to use them in practice and please your family with yummy.
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Lunar calendar for the gardener 2017 - Cabbage. Salting and sauerkraut. Garden on the windowsill.
November 2017
The table of the lunar calendar on this page is a thematic selection from the universal made for the convenience of planning work with vegetable crops, some "non-standard" types of work are given in this section, since we believe that it is more convenient to view them in the "garden" section of the calendar.
November is the gate of winter.
In November, you need to have time to carry out winter crops and plant all winter-hardy vegetable crops until the soil freezes completely.
If it was not possible to get seeds from your own garden in the right quantity, you need to plan purchases and start buying them.
In November, all work on the main garden is completed, but for the winter period it is very useful to start a "windowsill garden" and grow at least crops such as onions and garlic indoors. Actually, for those who maintain such a "garden", this thematic table was made.
On a note. Growing onions and garlic indoors brings triple benefits: 1. You get "your" greens on the table. 2. Onions and garlic, along with such ornamental houseplants as geranium, begonia, thuja, juniper, lemon, chlorophytum, release phytoncides that kill viruses and microbes, i.e. you reduce the risk of infectious diseases. 3. Indoor plantings humidify air that has been dried out by central heating.
ATTENTION! Our gardener's lunar calendar is maintained by Moscow time. (The calendar can be used throughout Russia, taking into account the difference between Moscow and local time * )
Moon calendar |
Work in the garden, activities for the care of vegetable crops, picking cabbage, pickling and pickling |
| from November 01, 2017 00:00 (Wed) to 01 November 2017 09:42 (Wed) Waxing Moon in Pisces |
Planting at room conditions onions and garlic, green crops for forcing (the most favorable days for planting garlic for forcing greens). Irrigation and liquid top dressing of forcing greens. |
| from 01 November 2017 09:42 (Wed) to November 02, 2017 16:36 (Thu) Waxing Moon in Aries |
In room conditions, “dry watering” is favorable - loosening the surface crust of the soil, destroying the capillaries that draw moisture from the depths. |
| from 02 November 2017 16:36 (Thu) to November 05, 2017 17:58 (Sun) FULL MOON |
It is not recommended to carry out any work with plants. and sauerkraut. 04 November 2017 08:22 Moscow time - astronomical full moon November 4 (22.10 style) - Autumn Kazanskaya |
| from 05 November 2017 17:58 (Sun) to November 07, 2017 13:44 (Tue) Waning Moon in Gemini |
Unfavorable time for watering and fertilizing forcing greens. It is possible to apply fertilizers in solid form (not solutions). Loosening the soil, pruning and shaping plants. Houseplant pest control these days will be the most effective. Vegetables and fruits prepared for drying these days will be stored for a long time. |
| from November 07, 2017 13:44 (Tue) to November 09, 2017 15:29 (Thu) Waning Moon in Cancer |
In room conditions, it is possible to sow any seeds to obtain vitamin seedlings. A good time for liquid top dressing of forcing greens, as well as for pest control. November 8 (26.10 style) - Dmitry Solunsky. |
| from 09 November 2017 15:29 (Thu) to November 11, 2017 19:41 (Sat) Waning Moon in Leo |
If snow fell, then work on snow retention. If necessary, pest control of houseplants. It is possible to carry out "dry watering". |
| from November 11, 2017 19:41 (Sat) to November 14, 2017 02:26 (Tue) Waning Moon in Virgo |
It is possible to plant root crops of parsley and beets for forcing greens. Preparation of soil mixtures for planting forcing greens. Purchase of fertilizers, stimulants, seeds. Control of pests and diseases of the root systems of plants grown indoors. Unfavorable days for salting and sauerkraut. November 12 (30.10 style) - Zinovy and Zinovia, Sinichkin's day. |
| from November 14, 2017 02:26 (Tue) to November 16, 2017 11:18 (Thursday) Waning Moon in Libra |
Unfavorable time for watering and liquid top dressing of forcing greens. Acquisition of seeds, plant protection products, stimulants and fertilizers, soils and garden tools. You can plant root crops of parsley, beets for forcing greens. |
| from November 16, 2017 11:18 (Thursday) to November 17, 2017 06:21 (Fri) Waning Moon in Scorpio |
Watering and top dressing with liquid organic fertilizers forcing greens, loosening the soil in pots and containers. Treatment of indoor plants from pests. The optimal (favorable) time for pickling cabbage, canning fruits and vegetables, preparing compotes, juices and wines, processing and canning stored pumpkin fruits. |
| from November 17, 2017 06:21 (Fri) to November 20, 2017 09:39 (Mon) NEW MOON |
It is not recommended to carry out any work with plants. If it snowed. Snow removal work. Trampling snow to keep mice out. Unfavorable days for salting and sauerkraut. November 18, 2017 14:42 Moscow time- the beginning of the lunar month, - until November 18, 2017 21:59 The moon is in the sign of Scorpio, then in the sign of Sagittarius. |
| from November 20, 2017 09:39 (Mon) to November 21, 2017 10:14 (Tue) Waxing Moon in Sagittarius |
Favorable time for freezing vegetables. Summing up the past season. Beginning of purchases of seeds, plant protection products, stimulants and fertilizers, soils and garden tools. Indoor plants and forcing greens these days are best left undisturbed. November 21 (08.11 old style) - Michael the Archangel. |
| from November 21, 2017 10:14 (Tue) to November 23, 2017 23:14 (Thu) Waxing Moon in Capricorn |
Planting at room conditions onions and garlic on greens, green crops (watercress, mustard leaf). Planting for forcing sods of perennial onions. Favorable days for salting and sauerkraut(if it's still relevant) (from November 23 to November 26 - according to Russian folk signs associated with the phase of the moon, the most auspicious days months for salting, but it is better to postpone their start until November 26 - the Moon in the sign of Pisces is more conducive to salting) November 22 (09.11 old style) - Matrona |
| from November 23, 2017 23:14 (Thu) to November 26, 2017 11:04 (Sun) Waxing Moon in Aquarius |
Unfavorable days for watering and fertilizing indoor plants and forcing greens. Acquisition of seeds, plant protection products, stimulants, fertilizers and the necessary components for the formation of seedling soil. |
| from November 26, 2017 11:04 (Sun) to November 28, 2017 19:30 (Tue) Waxing Moon in Pisces |
It is strictly forbidden to trim houseplants. It is possible to sow indoor and green plants from seeds. Watering and fertilizing indoor flowers and forcing greens. November 28 (09.11 st. style) - Guryev day |
| from November 28, 2017 19:30 (Tue) to November 30, 2017 23:38 (Thu) Waxing Moon in Aries |
For plants grown indoors, “dry watering” is favorable - loosening the surface crust of the soil, destroying the capillaries that draw moisture from the depths. |
| from November 30, 2017 23:38 (Thu) to November 30, 2017 23:59 (Thu) Waxing Moon in Taurus |
Planting at room conditions onions and garlic on greens, seeds of green crops (watercress, mustard leaf) to obtain seedlings. Distillation on the windowsill of onion-batun, chives, onion on the pen. Table continuation: November : Based on one rather interesting folk omen, is compiled (for Moscow, St. Petersburg and Nizhny Novgorod). * To determine the local time of the lunar calendar event in Kaliningrad, you need to subtract -1 hour, in Samara: add +1 hour, in Yekaterinburg and Perm: +2; Novosibirsk: +3, Krasnoyarsk: +4 hours... in Vladivostok: +7, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky: +9 hours. |
Sauerkraut is in Russia traditional dish, so the question of how and when to ferment cabbage in 2019 is of interest to many lovers of Russian cuisine. And to make the dish as tasty and healthy as possible, you can focus on the lunar calendar. After all, it has long been noticed that the phases of the moon affect not only the growth and development of plants, but also their culinary properties.
Useful properties of sauerkraut
In fairness, it should be noted that sauerkraut is not a native Russian dish. In Rus', it appeared thanks to neighbors from the east - the Chinese and Koreans. They were the first to notice the property of cabbage to become much healthier after salting. It is documented that workers on the construction of the Great Wall of China were fed with such a dish. From there, this wonderful way of harvesting this wonderful vegetable for the future came to us.
There are quite a few recipes for salting cabbage. In Russia, carrots, cranberries, apples, cumin are traditionally used in recipes. This dish is no less popular in other European countries, for example, in Germany, where stewed sauerkraut is used as a side dish for pork legs and is the national dish.
Useful properties of sauerkraut have been noticed for a long time. They are primarily due to the vitamins included in its composition. There is especially a lot of vitamin C in it, only 100 g of a dish contains 70 mg of ascorbic acid, and this is the daily norm of an adult. In addition, it includes:
- vitamins A, E, B1 and B2, P, K;
- iron;
- phosphorus;
- zinc;
- calcium;
- magnesium.
Sauerkraut contains pectins, fiber, organic acids. Such a unique composition makes this dish an excellent means of removing intoxication, stimulating digestion and metabolic processes. At the same time, its calorie content is only 23 kcal per 100 g of product, which allows us to consider it a dietary dish.
Rules for choosing cabbage
In order not to get a sour mess instead of a juicy crunchy snack, you need to choose the right variety for pickling. Not all of its varieties are suitable for this purpose. Completely exclude early cabbage, which has a loose head of cabbage and is completely unsuitable for salting. You should choose medium-late and late varieties with a dense, well-formed head of cabbage.
Good options for making sauerkraut are the following varieties:
- Valentine.
- Geneva.
- Anniversary.
- Aggressor.
- Moscow late.
- Kharkov winter.
The first four varieties on this list are hybrids, they are specifically designed for long-term storage. When choosing a material for salting and pickling, attention should be paid to the hardness and elasticity of the heads.
Important! For fermentation, you need to use only white cabbage.
The influence of the moon on the workpiece
The result of sauerkraut is influenced by many factors, including the phases of the moon. It is believed that canning is not worth doing on the waning moon, the taste of the blanks will be far from ideal. Do not do this during a full or minimum moon. At this time, the activity of microorganisms, due to which cabbage is fermented, is at a minimum and maximum level. But 5-7 days after the new moon is the best time to make sauerkraut.
We sour cabbage according to the lunar calendar
The lunar cycle lasts 28 days, so in any month of the year there is a most favorable period for pickling cabbage. They usually begin to salt their own crops after the Feast of the Intercession (October 14), but gardeners do not always immediately process the entire crop.
Late varieties of this vegetable can be well stored fresh until spring, so you can start salting and sauerkraut later, at any suitable time.
January
The first half of January 2019 falls on a waning moon and is not suitable for making sauerkraut. After the new moon on January 17, the moon will begin to rise, so the period from January 20 to 25 is the most suitable. Cabbage salted at this time will be crispy, appetizing and will retain its beneficial properties for a long time.
February
At the end of winter, the body needs vitamins more than ever. Lack of greenery and sunlight contribute to depression, and crunchy sauerkraut will help to cope with it. It is not worth taking on its preparation in the first half of the month - the waning moon does not contribute to the creation culinary masterpieces. But the period from February 18 to 22 in the phase of the growing moon is well suited for pickling this vegetable.
Sauerkraut during this period of time has another big plus. The moon at this time will be in the constellations of Aries and Taurus, which will improve the taste of the blanks. And fresh cabbage juice will be especially useful to all those who celebrate the holiday on February 23 well, as it is one of the most effective means of fighting a hangover.
March
If stocks of fresh cabbage from last year have been left since autumn, it's time to process them now. Rising temperatures will soon cause the heads to wilt or spoil. The new moon this month falls on March 17, so it is better to use the period from March 20 to 26 for salting. At this time, the growing Moon will be in the signs of Aries and Taurus, and this contributes to good quality blanks.
April
By April, the last year's harvest, as a rule, does not remain. Therefore, there is only one way out - to buy fresh white cabbage in a store or on the market. And it is best to do salting this month from 19 to 25.
May
The new moon in May 2019 falls on the 15th. From the beginning of the month until the middle of the month, it is better not to engage in blanks. But the period from May 17 to May 22 is the most suitable for salting.
June
June is the time when new crop vegetables begin to appear on the shelves. However, they are not suitable for salting. Early vegetables are good to use fresh, in salads, cuts, but when canned, they will simply spread into porridge. And even the most successful period of the month for this (June 16-20) is unlikely to improve the result.
July
Summer is not the best time to do canning vegetables. At this time, other sources of vitamins are sufficient. For preparations now the best time is the period from July 15 to 21.
August
In August, early fresh cabbage is just beginning to appear on the shelves. It can be salted, but small quantities for quick consumption. Unfortunately, it is not suitable for long-term storage and fermentation. The first decade of the month passes under the sign of the waning moon, so this period is not very suitable for harvesting. But from August 14 to 20 is the best time to do home canning.
September
Mid-season varieties that ripen in September can already be used for pickling and storage. The new moon this month falls on the 9th, so it is not recommended to engage in preparations before this time. The best time for this is from 12 to 18 September. canned cabbage long-term storage at this time is still too early, but for quick use - just right.
October
From October begins the best time for salting and sauerkraut for the future. At this time, late varieties ripen, the most resistant to long-term storage and processing. From October 10 to 16 is the best time for salting cabbage, but if necessary, you can do this until the 20th. The moon at this time is in the growth phase, so the blanks will turn out to be healthy, nutritious and will be well stored.
November
November is a great time to pickle cabbage for winter storage. At this time, many agricultural enterprises offer their products at the lowest prices, which you should definitely take advantage of when there is a shortage of your own crop. Cabbage at this time is ripe and juicy, and the amount of sugar in it is optimal for fermentation. The optimal days for pickling cabbage in November are from the 9th to the 15th.
December
December is a good time to start preparing. 2-3 days after the new moon on December 7, you can start processing the crop, if it still remains. You can do this until the end of the second decade of December.
And the result of the work can be fully assessed already in the New Year holidays.
A video on how to ferment cabbage according to the lunar calendar can be viewed below.
When to cut cabbage
In the middle lane, mid-season cabbage varieties begin to be removed from the garden in September, and late ones - in mid-October. By this time, the heads of cabbage are fully ripe. Be sure to leave the cover leaves and the stalk 3–5 cm long. The leaves will keep the head of cabbage from damage during transportation, and it is very convenient to hang heads of cabbage for storage by the stalk.
When harvesting cabbage, you can focus on the lunar calendar. Harvesting is best on a waning moon. Well, if at the same time it is in the constellations of Sagittarius, Leo or Aries, but if the Moon is in the constellation of Virgo, it is better to wait with cleaning.
Conclusion
According to what recipe and when to ferment cabbage in 2019 - each gardener decides for himself. In this case, the lunar calendar is not a dogma, it only helps to choose the right time when the preparations will be as tasty and healthy as possible.
A good snack is sauerkraut! Cabbage is fermented in almost every house where there is a garden. In sauerkraut, cabbage is stored for a long time and saves a maximum of useful substances. However, it is believed that on certain days, salting is better. On the choice of what days to pickle (salt) cabbage, influenced by the moon. Autumn is in full swing, so it's time to find out when is the best time to sauerkraut in october and november 2018.
- We sour mid-ripening and late-ripening cabbage at different times.
- The best varieties of cabbage for sauerkraut.
- Favorable dates according to the lunar calendar for 2018.
- Dates according to the National calendar.
First of all, varieties intended specifically for fermentation are fermented (there are usually instructions on this on the package with seeds). Typically, this is mid-season and mid-late varieties. The leaves of such cabbage are white, juicy, thick, and it is more suitable for pickling.
Important! It is believed that salting or pickling cabbage is best after the onset of short-term frosts (they most often fall on the first days of October), since the content of sugars increases in heads of cabbage.
Mid-season varieties of cabbage you can start fermenting in September month, but such a blank should be stored only in a cold place.
Late-ripening varieties cabbages are more suitable for long-term fresh winter storage. But still, if it becomes necessary to put part of the crop into salting, it is better to do it. in winter or 2-3 months after harvesting heads of cabbage (that is: in November - December).
The peculiarity of most late-ripening varieties is that they do not "reach" immediately. As a result of storage, more sugars and vitamins accumulate in them, and the leaves become juicier. For fermentation, you can also use heads of cabbage, slightly seized by the first frosts. They will not be stored, but for salting - that's it!
Important! Premature salting of late varieties is fraught with the fact that sauerkraut will acquire an unpleasant taste and smell. And early-ripening varieties for fermentation are not at all suitable. Such a cabbage quickly deteriorates and, in terms of taste, it also comes out, to put it mildly, not very well.
The best varieties of cabbage for sauerkraut:
- Belorusskaya 455,
- Glory,
- Menza F1,
- Present,
- Siberian,
- Snow White,
- Moscow late,
- Polar.
Days when it is better to pickle cabbage in 2018
It is believed that the Moon affects the quality and duration of storage of sauerkraut. It is difficult for us, ordinary summer residents, to independently calculate the days favorable for fermentation by the phase of the moon and the signs of the zodiac. And here they come to the aid of the hostesses Lunar calendars. Let's take a look? 😉
Auspicious days for salting and sauerkraut in October 2018
The lunar calendar from the magazine "My Beautiful Dacha", which we regularly subscribe to, says:
- October 2, 2018 is a good day for salting and canning,
- October 21 - salt, sour, lay the crop for storage,
- but on October 19, canning should be careful.
The lunar calendar in the Dacha newspaper states that:
- October 3 is a good day for homework,
- October 15 is a good day for home canning,
- October 26 and 29 are a day for cooking and homemade preparations.
Magazine "Homesteading"(which we have been reading since the 80s of the last century) recommends salting cabbage in next days October:
- October 2 and 3 are a good time for canning and salting,
- October 15 and 16 - good days for canning,
- October 20 and 21 are a good time for salting and canning.
Auspicious dates in November 2018
Summarizing the information of the Lunar calendars of the magazine “Matchmakers at the Dacha” and the newspaper “Dacha”, we found out that:
- November 2, 3 and 4 (until 12-00) - unfavorable time for home canning,
- November 6 (after 16-00), November 7 and 8 - unfavorable days for processing and preserving the crop,
- November 11, 12 and 13 (until 18:46) are good days for salting cabbage for long-term storage.
- November 16, 17 and 18 (until 19-00) - unfavorable days for home canning,
- November 19 and 20 are good days for salting cabbage for short-term storage.
- November 21 and 22 - you can salt the cabbage for long-term storage and do home canning of the crop.
- November 25 and 26 are suitable days for home cooking.
- November 30 is an unfavorable day for home canning.
Auspicious days for pickling and sauerkraut in October, November, December 2018
And, finally, information on days favorable for fermentation is reflected very concisely and conveniently. in the table of the magazine "1000 tips for summer residents"
In October it is best to salt and sour cabbage in the middle of the month:
- from the 13th to the 17th.
In November favorable days for pickling and pickling cabbage will be the days:
- November 1 and 2,
- from 9 to 13 November,
- from 18 to 23 November,
- from 27 to 29 November.
- from 8 to 11 December,
- from 16 to 20 December,
- from 24 to 26 December.
folk calendar
According to popular beliefs, there are certain days of the week when pickling and sauerkraut is best:
- cabbage, cooked women's days (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday), will amaze with its taste and will be stored for a long time.
It is interesting to look at the specific dates of the Folk calendar:
- September 27 - Exaltation. Most often, cabbage and dishes from it were eaten on this day. “On the Exaltation, a good fellow has cabbage at the porch”; “Smart, woman, about cabbage - Exaltation has come,” people said. Three days before the holiday, it was customary to remove the heads of cabbage from the garden. And from the Exaltation, they began to chop cabbage (chopped for pickling), bake pies with cabbage. They were engaged in harvesting cabbage for the winter for 1-2 weeks, and often did it together. So there were cabbage evenings, gatherings - skits, which were accompanied by jokes and tales.
- October 3 - Astafy Windmill. Sometimes late cabbage, left especially for this occasion, was chopped on Afstafiya: heads of cabbage touched by frost acquired a special taste.
- October 8 - Sergey Kapustnik, Chicken coop. On Sergei Kapustnik, Russian people, as usual, chopped cabbage, preparing it for the winter. Experienced housewives knew that cabbage should be salted with the first frost - not earlier, otherwise it will turn sour. The whole family was engaged in salting: the children peeled carrots and apples, the old people cut them. Men and women chopped cabbage, put it in tubs, covered it with salt, added carrots, apples, lingonberries or cranberries. On cabbage leaf baked delicious tortillas. When the dough was laid on a leaf, they prayed that the winter would pass safely. Patties with cabbage were also served on the table that day.
- November 2 - Artemiev day. On Artemia it was also customary to ferment cabbage, which was one of the favorite snacks of the Russian people.
