The Indo-Pakistani subcontinent is distinguished by having one of the oldest calendars in the world. This ancient calendar dates back to 100 BC. The original name of this calendar is the Bikrami Calendar, although it is also known as the Punjabi Calendar, the Desi Calendar, and the Calendar. The nine months of this 365-day calendar consist of thirty (30) days, and the one month of Vesakh consists of thirty-one (31) days, and two months Jet and Harh have thirty-two (32) days. In this calendar, the year begins with the month of”CHIT”. Seasonal changes in weather conditions occur many time throughout the year. Whenever a slight change in weather conditions, there occur a seasonal variation.
There are 12 different seasonal months with different weather conditions that have a deep impact on plant’s life.
1. Chet (14 March-13 April)
It is the first month of desi calendar. It is the time of regeneration, the icy grip of winter ends and natural growth starts. Most of the flowers and other plants grow in this month of chet. It matches with spring season.
2. Vaisakhi (14 April- 14 May)
It is the second month of desi calendar. This month is sign of start of summer season, when it starts day getting longer and hotter. Vaisakh is the month of harvest of crops, many trees gets shaddy.
3. Jeth (15 May-14 June)
It is third and one of the hotter month of the year, have dry and hot weather. The plans which needs hot environment, Jeth is their month for their survival.
4. Harsh (15 June-15 July)
Harh month matches with June/July, begins on June 15 and ends on July 15. During this month in Punjab the season is summer and the climate is hot, which is considered the hottest month of the year. Every season bring many colorful flowers and plants. In this season a lot of plants grow and adds brightness to your garden.
5. Sawan (16 July-15 August)
Shower of monsoon season mark the start of Sawan, it is also known as rainy season. The whole world feel relieved in this month with cool breeze and rain. This is the best time for plants to grow and for new plantation.
6. Bhadon (16 August-14 September)
This month occur during monsoon season. It is a good time for plants and vegetation, weather in this month is not cold nor hot. This time is good for seed germination and plants growth.
7. Assu (15 September-14 October)
This month is fall season, it mark the end of monsoon season. During this month nights are cool and days are moderate, many of the seasonal flowers blooms in this month. This month is good for plants to grow because the temperature in this month is starting falling down.
8. Katak (15 October-13 November)
This month coincides with October/November, in this month rains and hot temperature are falling and season is very pleasant.
9. Maghar (14 November-13 December)
In this month winter season starts and most of the deciduous plants go for their rest period. Weather in this month is very pleasant.
10. Poh (14 December-12 January)
This month matches with December and January and 30 days long. This is also known as coldest month has snowfall occurs. Many plants brought indoors to save them from cold or frost. Plants needs very little water in this month.
11. Magh (13 January-11 February)
It is the eleventh month and in this month weather is cold, this month is a symbol of coming spring. Many plants break their rest period at last week of this month.
12. Phagon (12 February-13 March)
It is the last month of the year, spring season and is the most favorite season of the year. It comes with colorful flowers, plants and charming landscape vegetation weather, at this time weather is pleasant.
SOURCE: LIFEINPAKISTAN.NET