The gravitational field of the Moon has a noticeable effect on the biological fields of all living beings, and plants are no exception. Depending on what phase the Earth’s natural satellite is in, the direction, concentration and activity of the biological field changes. This pattern was established by our great-great-grandfathers through many years of observations.
The gardener's lunar sowing calendar is compiled based on the periods of the lunar month and the zodiac sign that the satellite is passing through.
During the new moon, work on caring for cultivated plants (except for watering), as well as their sowing, picking and grafting is prohibited. It is better to devote these days to fighting weeds and cutting out malicious growth.
Growing Moon is ideal for transplanting fruit and berry crops, cuttings and fertilizing. During the full moon it is not recommended to do pruning and pinching, but for collecting seeds, removing fruits and harvesting medicinal herbs such days are favorable.
On the waning Moon, it is recommended to harvest root crops, dig up bulbous crops, and cut flowers for sale. All these recommendations are based on the effect of the Moon on vital energy plants, for example, the growing Moon stimulates an upward flow of energy from the roots to the fruits, and during the waning Moon this flow descends into the root system.
The presence of the Moon in a certain zodiac sign affects the condition of the soil and affects a certain group of plants. Thus, the growing Moon under the auspices of Taurus is favorable for sowing most vegetables and flower crops, and the Moon in Gemini is suitable only for ornamental shrubs And climbing plants(roses, vines, wild grapes and hops).
All these important points were taken into account when compiling the gardener's lunar calendar for March, April and May 2016 - a hot period of sowing, cuttings, grafting and growing planting material.
March
From the first day of spring, the sowing season opens for amateur gardeners. And although personal plot still covered with snow, the length of the sunny day already allows you to grow strong seedlings at home. For the Moscow region, March is the optimal month for sowing most vegetable and flower crops for seedlings; for Siberia and the Far East, these dates are shifted by 2-3 weeks. The 2016 gardener's sowing calendar is a good hint for successful cultivation cultivated plants in all regions of Russia.
The following table shows which crops are recommended to be sown for seedlings in March.
Favorable days for sowing are marked yellow, and unfavorable ones - in black.
On the waxing Moon, it is recommended to fertilize seedlings with microelements, prepare the soil, and when planning sowing and planting, it is necessary to take into account the zodiac sign (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are considered favorable). The elements of Fire and Air are unfavorable for sowing and picking, although there are exceptions (for example, Libra has a good effect on the germination and survival of flower crops with a bright aroma).
Garden pruning and planting begins in March fruit trees(For southern regions). It is better to carry out this work on the 6th, 7th, 12th or 13th. 23, 25, 29 and 31 are favorable for planting ornamental shrubs.
April
In April, summer residents have more troubles: more work in the garden and greenhouse. At the same time, beyond the Urals, in Siberia and on Far East The peak of sowing vegetable seedlings is coming. It is sometimes difficult to combine work in the open ground with the recommendations of astrologers due to the capricious spring weather. However, if possible, it is still advisable to adhere to the planting calendar for the spring of 2016.
Picking, pinching and planting seedlings is best done on April 4, 5, 12, 13, 17 or 19. Unfavorable days for this work include April 1-3 and April 27-28.
Thinning of seedlings and weeding of greenhouse beds can be done on April 22 at the Full Moon, and on April 21 and 23 it is recommended to treat the garden from pests and diseases. It is better to carry out sanitary pruning of fruit trees and berry trees on April 7, and formative pruning from April 24 to 30. The waxing Moon in Scorpio, Capricorn, Virgo, Pisces and Taurus is suitable for grafting and cuttings of fruit trees.
For watering and foliar feeding You should choose days from April 8 to April 21. On the waning Moon (1-6 and 23-30), the application of organic fertilizers at the root is allowed. The best watering days are 4, 5, 12, 13, 23, when the Moon passes through the signs of the element of Water. Watering is not recommended in the Air signs: Libra, Gemini, Aquarius (April 2, 3, 10, 11, 19-21, 29, 30).
It is advisable to plant perennials on April 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 20-26; annuals - 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 23-26.
May
The last month of spring is the busiest: seedlings still require care and attention, but there is already a lot to do in the garden. To plan wisely gardening work It’s useful to know what and when to plant according to the lunar calendar in May.
Sowing seeds for seedlings vegetable crops in May it is recommended to do it on the 2nd, 10th, 11th, 19th, 20th and 29th. It is better to plan garden pruning and vaccinations for May 12-15 and 19-20. Favorable days for preventive phytosanitary treatments of fruits and berries ornamental crops- from 1 to 5 and from 22 to 31 May, on these same days you can carry out weeding and destruction of shoots.
Astrologers advise planting bulbous flowers on May 2 or 6-7; the 17th, 18th and 23rd are also favorable for sowing perennials.
Watering and fertilizing should be done based on the recommendations described above. In May, especially favorable watering days are the 10th, 11th, 14th and 15th.
If it is not possible to sow on a favorable day, choose any nearest neutral day with the waxing Moon, focusing on the zodiac sign. The following planting calendar for the spring of 2016 will help you plan your crops in such a way that the plants can be harvested maximum amount natural energy for the formation of high yields of quality fruits.
Now May has arrived - just have time, and don’t hesitate to sow the beds, fix the greenhouses, and replant the seedlings.
And between gardening tasks, admire the flowers, which are becoming more and more every day.
A faithful assistant - the lunar calendar for May 2016 will be more useful than ever for a gardener, gardener, or florist.
After all, he suggests not only successful landing days, but also best moment for pruning in the garden, harvesting.
The Moon is waning and is in barren Aquarius. On the Spring and Labor Day, it is time to forget about gardening chores and, with a light conscience, have a wonderful time relaxing with family and friends in the lap of nature.
The moon in the same phase moves into the fertile sign of Pisces. We continue to relax in good company, sometimes being distracted by work issues - pruning trees, but lightly (at the same time, wood for the fire), watering plants, weeding, but do not touch their roots.
The moon is waning in Aries, a barren sign. Bad time for planting work. Despite the fact that the seeds will delight you with friendly and quick germination, the harvest will be small and unsuitable for storage. Engage in loosening and digging up the soil, destroying harmful insects and weeds.
The New Moon moves into the productive sign - Taurus. Unfortunately, today three days of the lunar calendar are unlucky for plants. This period is ideal for combating weed grass and numerous pests.
The moon began to grow in Taurus, which means it’s a “hot” time for gardeners. This is the first day when you need to start planting plants in open ground, transplanting seedlings into greenhouses or greenhouses. The day fully corresponds to the proverb “What goes around comes around.” Gardeners should refrain from pruning or removing shoots. When the Moon is waxing, plant sap moves upward from the root system, the above-ground part develops rapidly, so there is no need to disturb it.
The moon continues to grow in the infertile sign Gemini, which is favorable to climbing and “mustached” crops - legumes, strawberries, pumpkins. Flower growers, pay attention to ampelous and creeping, creeping flowers. If your lawn is sown, then start mowing it; the effect will be long-lasting, since the grass will grow slowly. Do not forget about watering, plants absorb it in large quantities.
The Moon moves to the constellation Cancer. In the gardener's lunar calendar for May 2016, these are successful planting days. Take advantage of the moment and plant the prepared seedlings on permanent place. Caring for “green pets” will be successful - they will be happy mineral fertilizers, watering and loosening the soil.
The Moon is growing in Leo. The sign is not fertile, but Leo loves the garden. Therefore, gardeners are involved in the work. It's a great time to plant or replant seedlings and improve your garden. And vegetable growers and flower growers can take a break.
May 13 (8th lunar day). The Moon is in Leo, in 1/4 phase. The day is unlucky for gardening chores. The maximum you can do is cleaning leaves, tops and watering.
The moon is growing in the sign of Virgo. Virgo like true woman loves flowers, especially annuals. Flower growers have a large scope of work planned: sowing decorative deciduous and annual flower plants, propagating, dividing and replanting perennials. Gardeners are not recommended to replant seedlings and plant various vegetables. Gardeners should refrain from pruning trees, as this could end disastrously for them.
The waxing Moon moves into the sign of Libra. Flower growers continue to work hard. The time has come to plant tuberous and climbing flowers, roses, and herbs. Gardeners are advised to pay attention to care - weeding, watering, fertilizing.
The Moon is growing in fertile Scorpio. May 19 is favorable for planting any plants except bulbous and tuberous crops. On May 20 and 21, planting is stopped, despite the fact that the sign has a beneficial effect on the plants. This is all due to the fact that the full moon will come very soon, and the plants will freeze in development. For the remaining two days, focus your energy on taking care of yourself. The plants should have time to gain strength and take root, but be careful not to damage the roots. Perfect time to remove weeds.
Full Moon in Sagittarius. Today negative factors have come together: the phase of the moon, an infertile sign. In this situation, all gardening work is stopped. The greatest harm can be done only to weeds.
The Moon remains in Sagittarius, but in a waning phase. Fast-growing crops are planted: flowers, herbs, medicinal herbs. Gardeners can start planting seedlings and cuttings. A great period for harvesting.
The Moon wanes and moves into Capricorn, which favors gardeners. In the gardener's lunar calendar for May 2016, this is favorable days for working with trees and shrubs. Their planting and transplantation will be successful. In addition, they will exhibit properties such as frost and drought resistance. Vegetable growers and flower growers can make an attempt to grow capricious plants.
The Moon is waning in Aquarius. Time to replenish theoretical knowledge and comprehend mistakes. Don't want to go to the library? Go out into nature for relaxation and heart-to-heart conversations with like-minded people who will share their experiences with you.
An extremely unfavorable time for planting. Infertile Aquarius with a waning Moon does not give any chance for a positive result. But it’s an excellent period for destroying weeds and harmful insects and harvesting.
The moon changes phase to ¾ and moves into the sign of Pisces. Do what you are passionate about, only under such conditions there will be a positive effect in your work. However, you should not plant plants; there will still be no result.
The waning Moon remains in the sign of Pisces. It's time to start pinching and pruning to curb plant growth. Gardeners will have good luck in grafting trees.
The Moon moves into Aries, in its waning phase. Spend the last day of May relaxing. Today there is a high probability of injuring plants, which will have a bad effect on further development. If you are not used to sitting idle and enjoying the aesthetic appearance of your plot, then direct your energy to pest control, you can dig up a couple of beds or change the soil in the pots of indoor plants.
Planting calendar for May 2016 for gardeners and gardeners
In May, depending on the region, sowing work begins full swing. In the early days, cold-resistant plants are sown in the warmed soil - radishes, greens, carrots, peas... In greenhouses, tomatoes and cucumbers receive permanent residence. At the end of the month, when the weather stops bringing surprises in the form of frost, sow Bell pepper, pumpkin, beans. And of course, potatoes are planted in May.
Favorable days for sowing greens (dill, parsley, lettuce, herbs) - May 7, 10, 11, 17–19, 23. Root crops (carrots, beets, root celery) are sown in the ground on the 7th, 10th, 11th, 24th–26th. The best days for planting potatoes are 7, 10, 11, 24–26. Radishes and radishes are sown on May 7, 10, 11 and 19. Zucchini, squash and pumpkin - May 7, 10, 11, 19–20. Peas and beans will produce a good harvest if they are planted on the 7th–9th, 11th, 24th–26th.
The moon directly affects the growth and development of plants. Therefore, when planting and working in the garden, it is necessary to take into account its phases and location among the constellations.
1st of May: the month will begin with the position of the Moon in the constellation Aquarius. It is unfavorable for sowing. It is better to devote time on this day to hilling and loosening the soil and spraying against pests.
May 2 and 3: great days for transplanting and planting all types of plants, since the Earth's satellite will move into the constellation Pisces. This will best affect the development of pumpkin, nightshade and vegetable crops.
May 4 and 5: Aries is not favorable for sowing, but you can collect seeds for testicles and trim the mustache of dugouts and strawberries. The lunar seedling calendar will tell you more about the impact of the Moon on plantings.
May 6 and 7: One of the most favorable positions for sowing is the Moon in Taurus. You can plant any type of cabbage, carrots, cucumbers and peppers, as well as herbs.
May 8 and 9: The Moon will change its position and will be in the Sign of Gemini. Under its influence, legumes, strawberries, melons and climbing plants grow well.
May 10 and 11: The influence of Cancer will increase. These days it’s a good idea to soak the seeds, loosen the soil and graft the plants. The constellation has a particularly positive effect on growth annual plants, planted these days, but perennials also grow well.
May 12 and 13: Leo is a sign of little fertility, so during its activity it is best to clear plants of unnecessary shoots and yellowed leaves, as well as collect fruits and seeds.
May 14, 15 and 16: The Moon will move into the influence of the Virgo constellation. This is a low-fertility sign, but strawberries can be planted when the harvest is not abundant; creeping plants develop well.
May 17 and 18: The influence of the constellation Libra will increase, which is favorable for planting tuberous flowers and roses. Vegetables and fruit and berry crops will give a rich harvest; potatoes planted on this day, as well as any root crops and legumes, also develop well.
May 19, 20 and 21: the Earth's satellite will go into zodiac Scorpio, which helps pumpkins, zucchini and cucumbers to be disease-resistant. Scorpio also favors the development of bulbous and nightshade plants such as eggplants, tomatoes and peppers.
May 22 and 23: can be planted to collect seeds for subsequent sowing, since the Moon will move into a less fertile sign - Sagittarius. You can plant cuttings and seedlings.
May 24, 25 and 26: Capricorn will have a beneficial effect on sowing, planting and replanting legumes and grains, as well as shrubs and trees. Vegetable and tuber crops develop well.
May 27 and 28: The Moon will be under the strong influence of Aquarius. It is infertile, so may calendar The gardener advises these days to start weeding the beds, loosening and removing excess shoots.
May 29 and 30: When planted these days, any plants will develop well, since the influence of the sign of Pisces, which is very fertile, will increase. Its effect is especially positive on cucumbers, pumpkins, zucchini, tomatoes and eggplants.
May 31: The Moon will again be in the barren constellation Aries. On the last day of the month, the gardening calendar recommends treating plants against pests and thoroughly loosening the soil.
Find out the influence of the zodiac constellations, and you will definitely reap a rich harvest. I wish you success, and don't forget to press the buttons and
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The last month of spring - important time for plants. They begin to grow actively, demanding from gardeners...
1st of May, sun 
Moon in the sign 17:33
Waning moon
Holy Resurrection of Christ.
May 2, Mon Moon in a sign
Waning moon
May 3, Tue 
Moon in the sign 20:04
Waning moon
Recommended are radishes, bulbous plants, planting seedlings in the ground, pruning and grafting of trees and berry bushes. Planting seedlings of late-ripening crops. Weeding, loosening, removing mustaches on strawberries. Great time for cultivation, watering and fertilizing, extermination of insect pests.
May 4th, Wed Moon in a sign
Waning moon
5 May, Thu 
Moon in the sign 20:10
Waning moon
It is recommended to prepare the soil for sowing, exterminate pests, weeding and mulching
It is not advisable to collect and prepare medicinal plants and herbs, as well as planting fruit trees and propagating plants by dividing the bush.
the 6th of May, Fri Moon in a sign
New moon 22:30
May 7,Sat 
Moon in the sign 19:34
Waxing Crescent
May 8, sun Moon in a sign
Waxing Crescent
It is recommended to plant legumes and climbing plants ( climbing rose, grape). Removing excess shoots, weeding, mulching, preparing a good place for lawns and beds, fighting pests and diseases (spraying and fumigation)
May 10,Tue 
Moon in a sign
Waxing Crescent
May 11, Wed Moon in a sign
Waxing Crescent
12 May, Thu 
Moon in sign 0:32
Waxing Crescent
Sowing and replanting garden crops is not recommended. Shrubs will also work well. It is worth mowing to slow down the growth of grasses. The right moment for preparing beds and lawns for planting, mulching, pest control, pruning trees, fumigating and spraying against pests.
may 13,Fri Moon in a sign
First quarter 20:02
Pruning and crown shaping work is recommended garden trees And berry bushes. Mowing can be done to slow down the growth of grasses. The right time to prepare beds and lawns for planting, mulching, pest control, and pruning trees. Planting shrubs and trees will work well.
Sowing and replanting garden crops is not recommended.
May 14,Sat 
Moon in the sign 08:52
Waxing Crescent
May 15, sun Moon in a sign
Waxing Crescent
16th of May, Mon 
Moon in the sign 20:33
Waxing Crescent
May 17,Tue Moon in a sign
Waxing Crescent
It is recommended to plant flowers and store tubers and seeds for storage. It is also recommended to plant stone fruits fruit trees. Watering and haymaking are effective. Optimal time for grafting and pruning garden and berry plantings, as well as applying complex fertilizers. It's a great time to cut flowers, create lawn ornaments, and care for indoor plants.
May 18, Wed Moon in a sign
Waxing Crescent
It is recommended to plant flowers and store tubers and seeds for storage. Planting stone fruit trees is also recommended. Watering and haymaking are effective. Irrigation and grafting activities are allowed. Plant pumpkins, cucumbers, tomatoes, cabbage, peppers and zucchini. This is a great time to cut flowers, create lawn ornaments, and care for indoor plants.
It is not recommended to plant fruit trees and shrubs
May 19, Thu 
Moon in the sign 09:29
Waxing Crescent
It is recommended to plant most crops: cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, pumpkins. It is not recommended to propagate plants by roots, collect herbs and plant trees. Pruning trees and berry bushes, grafting, fertilizing, watering, killing pests, and loosening the soil are effective. It is advisable to fumigate and spray, as well as trim excess shoots to garden plants and berry bushes
May 20, Fri Moon in a sign
Waxing Crescent
May 21st, Sat 
Moon in the sign 21:48
Waxing Crescent
It is recommended to plant fast-growing crops: greens, onions, garlic, peppers, medicinal herbs - for seeds, as well as strawberries, spinach, rose hips, honeysuckle, plums. It is recommended to collect vegetables, fruits, berries and seeds, and cut flowers. The optimal time for planting climbing and legume plants. House flowers planted on this day bloom faster. It is not recommended to plant fruit trees and shrubs
22nd of May, sun Moon in a sign
Full moon 0:14
May, 23rd, Mon Moon in a sign
Waning moon
It is recommended to plant and replant trees and shrubs. Loosening, fertilizing, tree grafting, mowing. It is recommended to mow and prepare the beds for planting seedlings. Possible pruning of fruit trees and pest control.
It is allowed to replant fruit trees and berry bushes.
May 24, Tue 
Moon in the sign 08:34
Waning Moon Aquarius Aquarius Aries 04:09
Waning moon
The lunar sowing calendar for May 2016 was compiled for middle zone Russia and Belarus, Moscow time.
May decorates the forests, summer awaits visitors.
May gives us openwork lace blossoming plums and cherries. The most favorable time for planting most plants, as well as for protecting fruit - berry trees and shrubs from all kinds of pests and diseases.
At the beginning of the month, cold-resistant crops are planted in open ground: carrots, turnips, radishes, spring garlic.
In the middle of the month they plant onion sets, at the end - strawberries, beans, beets, and potatoes. Grow pumpkin seedlings.
By weather conditions in May, seedlings are planted in open ground, under film or in greenhouses various types cabbage, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, celery, leeks, spicy and medicinal plants.
Folk signs about the weather in May:
There are two cold periods in May: when the bird cherry blossoms and when the oak blossoms.
If there is a lot of rain in May, then there is little in September.
After wet May there is dry June.
May is cold - a grain-bearing year.
Based on one interesting folk sign together with you we will try to compile one, one of the main tasks of which is to help plan the work of the upcoming garden season 2016
Thematic calendar tables - selections from the main, universal gardener calendar:
ATTENTION! Our gardener's lunar calendar is kept by Moscow time. (The calendar can be used throughout Russia, taking into account the difference with local time *)
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Gardening work, plant care activities |
| from May 01, 2016 00:01 (Sun) to 01 May 2016 17:33 (Sun) waning moon in the sign of Aquarius |
Unfavorable days for sowing and planting. Preparing greenhouses and greenhouses for the season. Covering the beds with film to warm them up faster and preparing steam beds for pumpkins and zucchini. Loosening the soil, thinning out seedlings, weeding, spraying against pests and diseases, applying organic fertilizers. We still have a blog: , login only from the lunar calendar. |
| from 01 May 2016 17:33 (Sun) to 03 May 2016 20:04 (Tue) Waning Moon in the sign of Pisces |
Trees should not be planted or pruned. Best time for watering, root and foliar feeding of plants organic fertilizers. A favorable time for planting potatoes, sowing onions on turnip sets, spring garlic, radishes, turnips and rutabaga, beets, carrots, parsley, celery. Planting tomato seedlings, pepper, eggplant, cucumbers in greenhouses or under film cover; seedlings of zucchini, pumpkins, squash in open ground. Weed control. Treatment and fertilizing with mullein and complex strawberry fertilizer. Applying compost to fruit trees and berry bushes, perennials flower crops(peonies, irises, delphiniums, etc.). |
| from 03 May 2016 20:04 (Tue) to 05 May 2016 20:10 (Thu) Waning Moon in Aries |
Plowing and loosening the soil, controlling pests and plant diseases. These days you can weed and mulch the plantings. The best time for watering, root and foliar feeding of vegetable crops. Fertilizing of fruit trees, shrubs, as well as strawberries and vegetables. Collection of early greens and its processing. Conducting formative, sanitary pruning and removing thickening shoots. Growing tomatoes. |
| from 05 May 2016 20:10 (Thu) to 06 May 2016 04:52 (Fri) Waning Moon in Taurus |
A favorable time for planting sprouted potato tubers, the next batches of non-shooting varieties and hybrids of radishes, sowing seeds of beets, carrots, parsley, celery, radishes, daikon; sowing onions and spring garlic. Planting bulbous flowers. Carrying out spraying of fruit trees and berry bushes against pests and diseases. The best time to fertilize root vegetables, garlic and onions. Loosening and mulching the beds, adding compost. Possible planting seedlings of tomatoes, cucumbers (alternative days) . The rooting of tree and shrub seedlings planted on this day goes well. |
Work on the lunar calendar table for gardeners and gardeners for May 2016 was completed on 04/05/2016. |
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Friends! Work is currently underway on the 2016 lunar calendar. We are trying to arrange it in such a way as to make it more convenient to plan seasonal work at the dacha. Our calendar takes into account the phases of the moon, its position in the zodiac signs and work is distributed according to the most favorable days.
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* To determine the local time of a 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.
Working on the page " Moon calendar gardener for May 2016" will be completed by May 1, 2016.