Lunar Gardening Calendar 2025Plant by Moon Phases for Better Yields
Discover the ancient wisdom of lunar gardening. Plant, prune, and harvest with optimal moon phase timing for healthier plants, better yields, and more successful gardening results.
🌱 Current Phase: 🌓 First Quarter - Balanced Growth
Today's Lunar Gardening Guidance
🌓 First Quarter - Balanced Growth
Today's Tasks:
- •Plant fruiting vegetables
- •Prune for growth
- •Apply balanced fertilizers
- •Plant grains and legumes
Best for: Fruiting plants, Grains, Legumes
Recommended Crops:
Complete Moon Phase Gardening Guide
New Moon
Resting Phase
Key Tasks:
- •Plan and prepare garden beds
- •Compost and soil preparation
- •Seed starting for root vegetables
Best For:
Root vegetables, Bulbs, Tubers
Waxing Crescent
Growth Phase
Key Tasks:
- •Plant leafy greens and herbs
- •Sow seeds that produce above ground
- •Transplant seedlings
Best For:
Leafy greens, Herbs, Annual flowers
First Quarter
Balanced Growth
Key Tasks:
- •Plant fruiting vegetables
- •Prune for growth
- •Apply balanced fertilizers
Best For:
Fruiting plants, Grains, Legumes
Waxing Gibbous
Final Growth Push
Key Tasks:
- •Last chance for summer plantings
- •Focus on plant care and maintenance
- •Water deeply and mulch
Best For:
Quick-growing crops, Herb harvesting
Full Moon
Peak Energy
Key Tasks:
- •Harvest root vegetables
- •Collect seeds for next season
- •Prune flowering plants
Best For:
Harvesting, Seed collection, Pruning
Waning Gibbous
Slowing Growth
Key Tasks:
- •Plant biennials and perennials
- •Divide existing plants
- •Apply organic matter to soil
Best For:
Perennials, Fall crops, Soil building
Last Quarter
Root Focus
Key Tasks:
- •Plant trees and shrubs
- •Focus on root development
- •Apply compost and organic fertilizers
Best For:
Trees, Shrubs, Root crops
Waning Crescent
Rest and Renewal
Key Tasks:
- •Rest period - minimal planting
- •Weed removal and cultivation
- •Soil preparation and amendment
Best For:
Weeding, Soil preparation, Planning
Monthly Lunar Gardening Calendar
January Gardening Tasks
Key Activities:
- •Plan garden layout
- •Order seeds
- •Start cold-hardy herbs indoors
- •Prepare greenhouse
Lunar Focus:
Planning and preparation during winter dormancy
February Gardening Tasks
Key Activities:
- •Start tomato/pepper seeds indoors
- •Prune fruit trees
- •Begin soil preparation
- •Plan crop rotation
Lunar Focus:
Indoor seed starting aligned with waxing moon phases
March Gardening Tasks
Key Activities:
- •Plant cool-season crops
- •Transplant seedlings
- •Direct sow peas and radishes
- •Apply compost
Lunar Focus:
Early spring planting during optimal moon phases
April Gardening Tasks
Key Activities:
- •Plant lettuce, spinach, carrots
- •Begin warm-season prep
- •Harvest early herbs
- •Mulch beds
Lunar Focus:
Active planting season - follow moon phases closely
Expert Lunar Gardening Tips
Planting by Moon Phases
- •New to Full Moon: Plant above-ground crops during the increasing light
- •Full to New Moon: Focus on root crops and underground vegetables
- •Waxing Moon: Best time for transplanting and grafting
- •Waning Moon: Ideal for pruning, harvesting, and soil preparation
Scientific Benefits
- •Better germination: Seeds planted during waxing moon show improved sprouting rates
- •Root development: Waning moon enhances root growth and establishment
- •Plant vigor: Moon phases influence plant sap flow and growth patterns
- •Harvest quality: Timing harvest with moon phases affects storage life