In the last month of summer, hostesses actively canned vegetables, fruits, and berries to provide their families with preserves for the winter. It is in August that many crops mature that can be canned in the form of pickles, jams, or compotes.
What and when can be canned in August – a list
Each month of summer has its own preferred types of canning – this list depends on the maturity of certain crops, as well as the weather conditions. So you won’t forget anything and make delicious preserves for the winter, check the calendar below.
Good days for canning cucumbers
Cucumber is the first vegetable that is ideal to close in August. Just at this time, this crop is finally ripe and ready to offer itself as a delicious winter snack.
It is best to close cucumbers in August on August 1, 2, 7, 11, 15, 17, 21, 25, 27, 30, and 31.
When to close peppers for the winter
Bell peppers and hot peppers can also start canning now to get a favorite snack by fall or winter. This vegetable can be sliced or pickled as a whole – it all depends on your imagination and preferences.
The most favorable days for canning peppers are 3, 5, 7, 11, 15, 17, 21, 29, and 31 days.
When it is better to close the tomatoes
August is the ideal time to stock up on canned tomatoes. There are a lot of recipes for such pickles, but we have collected for you only proven options.
The lunar winter preserving calendar says tomatoes will turn out delicious if canned on August 1, 3, 6, 9, 14, 18, 19, 22, 28, and 31.
When to can zucchini for the winter
Another popular summer vegetable that can be canned in August is zucchini. Slices, slices, and even whole – there are many variations of successful canning.
The most successful dates in August for the preservation of zucchini astrologers are called 2, 5, 8, 14, 17, 19, 22, 23, and 27 August.
When to make preserves from raspberries and cherries
These two berries are very popular – they are consumed fresh, they are used to mold dumplings and bake pies, as well as to close fragrant jams.
According to the phases of the moon, we found that canned raspberries and cherries will turn out very tasty if you schedule cooking on August 4, 6, 9, 15, 18, 22, 24, 27, and 30.