Lunar sowing calendar for gardeners and vegetable growers for 2020

The lunar calendar for gardeners and vegetable growers will tell you which days are safe and which are not, as well as which activities are best performed on a specific date. Following the recommendations will ensure healthy plant growth and a bountiful harvest.

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Content

1 A lunar calendar by month, with recommendations and a list of tasks for 2020
2 Lunar sowing calendar by month for seedling planting and more in 2020
3 Do you need a lunar calendar for gardening?
4 Moon phases and recommendations
5 Zodiac signs and related jobs
6 Conclusion

A lunar calendar by month, with recommendations and a list of tasks for 2020

To find out what work needs to be done each month, as well as favorable and unfavorable days in 2020, click on the month you're interested in.

January	February	March
April	May	June
July	August	September
October	November	December

Lunar sowing calendar by month for seedling planting and more in 2020

Here are the favorable days for sowing and planting various crops in greenhouses, hotbeds, and open ground, as well as for various gardening tasks for each month..

It is important to consider your region.

❄ January 2020

Phases of the Moon

◐ Waxing Moon — 1-9, 26-31.
○ Full moon - 10.
◑ Waning Moon - 11-24.
● New Moon - 25.

Unfavorable (prohibited) days for planting in January 2020: 10, 25, 26.

???? Favorable days for sowing seeds for seedlings of vegetable, flower and green crops in January:

Tomatoes - 1, 5, 6, 9, 11, 18, 19, 27-29.
Cucumbers - 1, 5, 6, 9, 11, 16-19, 27-29.
Pepper - 1, 5, 6, 9, 11, 18, 19, 27-29.
Cabbage - 1, 5-9, 11, 16, 17, 27-29.
Eggplants - 1, 5, 6, 9, 11, 18, 19, 27-29.
Various greens - 1, 5, 6, 9, 11, 18-20, 21, 27-29.

???? Flowers:

Annuals, biennials - 1, 7-9, 11, 14-21, 27-29.
Perennials - 1, 5, 6, 16-19, 22, 23, 27-29.
Bulbous and tuberous vegetables – 14-21.
Caring for indoor plants - 2, 8.

❄ February 2020

Moon phases in February 2020:

◐ Waxing Moon — 1-8, 24-29.
○ Full moon - 9.
◑ Waning Moon - 10-22.
● New Moon - 23.

Unfavorable (prohibited) days for planting in February 2020: 9, 22, 23, 24.

???? Favorable days for sowing seeds for seedlings:

Tomatoes - 1-3, 6, 7, 12-15, 25, 28, 29.
Cucumbers - 1-3, 6, 7, 12-15, 25, 28, 29.
Pepper - 1-3, 6, 7,12, 14, 15, 25, 28, 29.
Eggplants - 1-3, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 25, 28, 29.
Cabbage - 1-3, 6, 7, 14, 15, 19, 20, 25, 28, 29.
Radish, radish - 1-3, 10-20.
Various greens - 1, -3, 6, 7, 14, 15, 25, 28, 29.

????Flowers:

Annuals - 4-7, 10-15, 25.
Biennial and perennial - 1-3, 13-15, 19, 20, 25, 28, 29.
Bulbous and tuberous vegetables - 12-15, 19, 20.
Caring for indoor plants - 4, 6, 10, 15, 17, 27, 28.

???? March 2020

Moon phases in March 2020:

◐ Waxing Moon — 1-8, 25-31.
○ Full moon - 9.
◑ Waning Moon - 10-23.
● New Moon - 24.

Unfavorable (prohibited) days for sowing in March 2020 are 9, 23, 24, 25.

???? Favorable days for sowing and planting in March:

Tomatoes - 1-6, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 22, 27, 28.
Cucumbers - 1-6, 11-14, 22, 27, 28.
Eggplants - 1, 4-6, 12-14, 22, 27, 28.
Pepper - 1-6, 12-14, 22, 27, 28.
Cabbage - 1, 4-6, 11-14, 17, 18, 22, 27, 28.
Garlic - 13-18.
Radish, radish - 11-14, 17, 18, 22, 27, 28.
Various greens - 1, 4-6, 13, 14, 17, 18, 22, 27, 28.

????Flowers:

Annuals, biennials - 2-6, 10, 13, 14, 22, 27, 28.
Perennials - 1, 8, 13, 14, 17, 18, 22, 27, 28.
Bulbous and tuberous vegetables – 8, 11-18, 22.
Home - 17.

Planting and replanting trees and shrubs: 1, 5, 6, 11, 14, 16, 27-29.

April 2020

Moon phase in April 2020:

◐ Waxing Moon — 1-7, 24-30.
○ Full moon - 8.
◑ Waning Moon - 9-22.
● New Moon - 23.

Unfavorable (prohibited) days for sowing and planting in April 2020 are 8, 22, 23.

???? Favorable days for sowing seeds, picking, and planting vegetable crops and greens in April:

Tomatoes - 1, 2, 9, 10, 18, 19, 28, 29.
Cucumbers - 1, 2, 7, 9, 10, 18, 19, 28, 29.
Eggplants - 1, 2, 9, 10, 18, 19, 28, 29.
Pepper - 1, 2, 9, 10, 18, 19, 28, 29.
Cabbage - 1, 2, 9, 10, 13, 14, 18, 19, 28, 29.
Onions - 1, 2, 9-14, 18, 19.
Garlic - 9-14, 18, 19.
Radish, radish - 9, 10, 13, 14, 18, 19.
Potatoes - 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 18, 19, 28, 29.
Carrots - 9, 10, 13, 14, 18, 19.
Melons - 1, 2, 7, 12-14,19.
Various greens - 1, 2, 9, 10, 18, 19, 24, 28, 29.

Planting seedlings in April:

Fruit trees - 7, 9, 10, 13, 14,19.
Grapes - 1, 2, 18, 19, 28, 29.
Gooseberries, currants - 1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 18, 19, 28, 29.
Raspberries, blackberries - 1, 2, 5, 7, 9-12, 18, 19, 28, 29
Strawberries, wild strawberries - 1, 2, 11, 12, 18, 19, 28, 29

Planting flowers in April

Annual flowers - 5-7, 18, 11-13 19, 28, 29.
Biennial and perennial flowers - 1, 2, 4-6, 7, 9-14, 18, 19, 24, 28, 29.
Curly - 5, 10-12, 25.
Bulbous and tuberous flowers - 4, 5, 7, 9-14, 18, 19, 24.
Indoor plants - 5,11-13, 24.

Gardening in April

Vaccination - 1, 2, 9, 10, 13, 14, 18, 19, 28, 29.
Rooting cuttings - 5-7, 11-14.

???? May 2020

Moon phases in May 2020:

◐ Waxing Moon — 1-6, 23-31.
○ Full moon - 7.
◑ Waning Moon - 8-21.
● New Moon - 22.

Unfavorable (prohibited) days for sowing in May 2020 are 7, 21, 22, 23.

???? Favorable days for sowing seeds, picking, planting vegetable crops, greens in May:

Tomatoes - 6, 15-17, 20, 25, 26.
Cucumbers - 2, 3, 6, 15-17, 20, 25, 26, 30, 31.
Eggplants - 6, 15-17, 20, 25, 26.
Pepper - 6, 15-17, 20, 25, 26.
Onions - 6, 11, 12, 20, 25, 26.
Garlic - 6, 8, 9, 10-12.
Cabbage - 4-6, 15-17, 20, 25, 26.
Radish, radish - 11, 12, 15-17, 20.
Potatoes - 4-6, 11, 12, 15-17, 20.
Carrots - 11, 12, 15-17, 20.
Melons - 11, 12, 15, 16.
Various greens - 6, 15-17, 20, 25, 26.

Planting seedlings

Fruit trees - 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 20.
Grapes - 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, 25, 26.
Gooseberries, currants - 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 20, 25, 26.
Raspberries, blackberries - 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, 25, 26.
Strawberries, wild strawberries - 6, 15, 16, 17, 25, 26.

???? Planting flowers

Annuals - 2-6, 8, 9, 15-17, 25, 26, 30, 31.
Biennial and perennial - 4-6, 8-12, 15-17, 20, 25, 26, 30, 31.
Bulbous and tuberous - 1, 4-6, 8-12, 15-17, 20,31.
Curly - 4-6, 8-12, 15, 23, 30, 31.
Home - 2-4, 16, 25, 28, 30, 31.

Gardening work

Vaccinations: 6, 11, 12, 20, 31.
Rooting cuttings - 2-5, 15-17, 20, 25, 26, 30, 31.
Pest and disease control - 2, 7, 9, 12-14, 18, 21, 23, 24, 31.
Fertilizer application - 1, 2, 5, 15, 24, 26, 28, 29.

June 2020

Moon phases in June 2020:

◐ Waxing Moon — 1-4, 22-30.
○ Full moon - 5.
◑ Waning Moon - 6-20.
● New Moon - 21.

Unfavorable (prohibited) days for sowing and planting in June 2020 are 5, 20, 21, 22.

???? Favorable planting and care days in June for various vegetable crops:

Tomatoes - 3, 4, 12, 13, 17, 18, 23, 30.
Cucumbers - 1-4, 12, 13, 17, 18, 23, 30.
Eggplants - 3, 4, 12, 13, 17, 18, 23, 30.
Pepper - 3, 4, 12, 13, 17, 18, 23, 30.
Onions - 3, 4, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 23, 30.
Garlic - 3, 4, 7, 8.
Cabbage - 1-4, 12, 13, 17, 18, 23, 30.
Radish, radish - 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 22.
Potatoes - 1, 2, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18.
Carrots - 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 22.
Various greens - 3, 4, 12, 13, 17, 18, 22, 23, 28, 30.
Curly - 2, 13.
Melons - 3, 8, 13, 19.

Planting seedlings:

Fruit trees - 1-4, 7, 8, 17, 18, 28-30.
Grapes - 1-4, 23, 28-30.
Gooseberries, currants - 1-4, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 23, 28-30.
Raspberries, blackberries - 1-4, 12, 13, 21, 23, 28-30.
Strawberries, wild strawberries - 1-4, 12, 13,19, 21, 23, 26-30.

Planting, digging, and replanting flowers:

Annual flowers - 1-4, 12, 13, 23, 26-30.
Biennial and perennial flowers - 1-4, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 26, 27-30.
Bulbous and tuberous flowers - 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 26, 28-30.
Home - 1-4, 12, 27, 28, 30.

Gardening work

Vaccination - 3, 4, 7, 8, 17, 18, 23, 30.
Rooting cuttings - 1, 2, 6, 12, 26-29.
Pest and disease control - 4, 9, 11, 16, 19, 20, 22.
Fertilizer application - 2, 6, 7, 8, 13, 15, 16, 18, 24, 26.

???? July 2020

Moon phases in July 2020:

◐ Waxing Moon — 1-4, 21-31.
○ Full moon - 5.
◑ Waning Moon - 6-19.
● New Moon - 20.

Unfavorable days for planting in July 2020 are 5, 19, 20, 21.

???? Favorable planting and care days in July for various vegetable crops:

Tomatoes— 1, 4, 9, 10, 14, 15, 27, 28.
Cucumbers - 1, 4, 6, 9, 10, 14, 15, 27, 28.
Peppers, eggplants - 1, 9, 10, 14, 15, 27, 28.
Onions - 1, 6, 9, 10, 14, 15, 27, 28.
Garlic - 1-3, 27, 28.
Cabbage - 1, 4, 9, 10, 14, 15, 27, 28.
Radish, radish - 1, 6, 9, 10, 14, 15.
Potatoes - 6, 9, 10, 14, 15.
Carrots - 6, 9, 10, 14, 15.
Melons - 19, 28.
Various greens - 1, 9, 6, 9,10, 14, 15, 27, 28.

???? Planting flowers:

Annual flowers - 1, 9, 10, 25-31.
Biennial and perennial flowers - 1, 4, 6, 9, 10, 14, 15, 25-28.
Bulbous and tuberous flowers - 2, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 21, 25-28.
Curly - 31.
Homemade - 10.

Work with trees and shrubs:

Trees - 2, 10, 16, 22.
Shrubs - 2, 11, 23.
Strawberries - 3, 8, 11, 13, 29.

Gardening work:

Cuttings - 8.
Pest and disease control - 3, 4, 6, 8, 13, 17-19.
Fertilizer application - 3, 6, 9, 10,13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 31.
Harvest dates: 3, 4, 6, 12, 18, 21, 29, 31.
Pinching and removing side shoots - 4, 7, 14, 17, 19, 24, 28.

???? August 2020

Moon phases in August 2020:

◐ Waxing Moon — 1, 2, 20-31.
○ Full moon - 3.
◑ Waning Moon - 4-18.
● New Moon - 19.

Unfavorable days for sowing and planting in August 2020 are 3, 18, 19, 20.

???? Favorable planting days for a second harvest:

Cucumbers - 1, 2, 5-7, 10-12, 15, 16, 24, 25.
Peppers and eggplants - 5-7, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 24, 25.
Onions - 5-7, 10-12, 15, 16, 24, 25.
Garlic - 1, 2, 24-29.
Cabbage - 1, 2, 5-7, 10-12, 15, 16, 24, 25.
Tomatoes - 5, -7, 10-12, 15, 16, 24, 25.
Radish, radish - 5-7, 10-12, 15, 16.
Potatoes - 5-7, 10-12, 15, 16.
Various greens - 5-7, 10-12, 15, 16, 24, 25.

Planting, transplanting, and digging up flowers:

Annuals - 5-7, 15, 16, 22-25.
Biennial and perennial - 1, 2, 5-7, 10-12, 15, 20, 22-25, 28, 29.
Bulbous and tuberous plants - 5-7, 10-12, 15, 16, 18 (digging), 20-23, 28.
Curly - 14, 15.

Work with trees and shrubs:

Trees - 5-7, 12, 13.
Shrubs - 1, 2, 5-7, 12, 21.
Strawberries, wild strawberries - 1, 2, 5-7, 9-12, 14-17, 22-25, 28, 29.
Raspberry - 1, 2, 12.
Grapes - 5-7, 14.

Gardening work:

Planting and harvesting cuttings - 1, 18 (blank), 21.
Pest and disease control - 3, 4, 14, 15, 21, 23, 24.
Fertilizer application: 1, 4, 5, 6, 12, 14, 16, 17, 20.
Harvesting, seeds - 4-6, 11-15, 18, 23, 26-29.
Pinching, pinching, gartering - 5, 10, 21, 23.
Preparations, laying down the harvest for storage - 8, 11, 13, 14, 17, 28.

September 2020

Moon phases in September 2020

◐ Waxing Moon - 1, 18-30.
○ Full Moon - 2.
◑ Waning Moon - 3-16.
● New Moon - 17.

Unfavorable days for sowing and planting in September 2020 are 2, 16-18

???? Favorable planting days for a second harvest in September:

Cucumbers - 3, 6-8, 11-13, 19-21, 29, 30.
Onions - 3, 6-8, 11-13, 20-22, 24, 25.
Garlic - 20-25.
Cabbage - 3, 6-8, 11-13, 19-21, 29, 30.
Carrots - 3, 6-8, 11-13, 19.
Tomatoes - 3, 6-8, 11-13, 19-21, 29, 30.
Radish, radish - 3, 6-8, 11-13, 19.
Various greens - 3, 6-8, 11-13, 19-21, 29, 30.

Planting seedlings:

Trees - 9, 18, 22.
Gooseberries, currants - 3, 6-8, 10-13, 18-22, 24, 25, 29, 30.
Raspberries, blackberries - 3, 10-13, 18-22, 29, 30.

Planting, replanting, and caring for flowers:

Rose - 3, 6-8, 11-13, 19-21, 24, 25, 29, 30.
Clematis - 9, 10, 19, 20-23.
Biennial and perennial - 6-8, 15, 16, 19-21, 24, 25, 29, 30.
Bulbous and tuberous - 6-8, 11-13, 16, 18-21.

Gardening work:

Trimming - 1-6, 15, 16, 17, 27,28, 30.
Pest and disease control - 1, 5, 12, 13, 16, 18, 20, 25, 27.
Fertilizer application - 5, 7, 14, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29.
Harvesting, seeds - 1, 2, 10, 12, 18, 20, 24, 27.
Pinching, pinching, gartering - 2, 3.
Preparations, laying down the harvest for storage - 2, 3, 12, 14, 21, 24, 26, 29.

October 2020

Moon phases in October 2020:

◐ Waxing Moon - 1, 17-30.
○ Full moon - 2, 31.
◑ Waning Moon - 3-15.
● New Moon - 16.

Unfavorable days for any planting in October 2020 are 2nd, 15th-17th, 31st.

???? Favorable days for planting in October:

Cucumbers - 4, 5, 9, 10, 18-20, 26, 27.
Garlic - 4, 18-23.
Onions - 4, 5, 9, 10, 18, 21-23, 26, 27.
Tomatoes - 4, 5, 9, 10, 18, 26, 27.
Radish, radish - 4, 5, 9, 10, 21-23.
Various greens - 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 18, 26, 27.
Carrots - 4, 5, 9, 10, 21-23.

Planting seedlings

Fruit trees - 4, 5, 18-23, 28.
Berry bushes - 4, 5, 9, 10, 18, 21-23, 26, 27.
Raspberries, blackberries - 9, 10, 18, 26, 27.

Planting, forcing, bending, and digging up flowers

Clematis - 4, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 18-20.
Rose - 4, 5, 9, 10, 13, 14, 18, 21-23, 26, 27.
Biennial and perennial flowers - 4, 5, 13, 14, 18, 21-23, 26, 27.
Bulbous and tuberous flowers - 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 18, 21-23, 26.
House flowers - 9, 27

Gardening work:

Trimming - 1, 5, 6, 12, 17, 21, 25.
Cuttings - 1, 20, 27.
Vaccination - 2.
Pest and disease control - 1, 3, 6, 12, 13, 17, 24.
Fertilizer application: 5,14-16, 19, 21.
Harvesting, seeds - 1, 2, 7, 12, 21, 23.
Preparations, laying down the harvest for storage - 1, 4, 6, 12, 17, 18, 23, 27.

???? November 2020

Moon phases in November 2020

◑ Waning Moon - 1-14
○ New Moon - 15
◐ Waxing Moon - 16-29
● Full moon - 30.

Unfavorable days for sowing and planting in November 2020 are 14-16, 30.

???? Favorable days for planting at home, in heated greenhouses in November:

Cucumbers - 1, 2, 5, 6, 12, 13, 22-24, 27-29.
Garlic - 1, 2, 17-19.
Onions - 1, 2, 5, 6, 12-14, 17-19.
Tomatoes - 1, 2, 5, 6, 22-24, 27-29.
Various root vegetables - 1, 2, 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19.
Various greens - 1, 2, 5, 6, 22-24, 27-29.

Planting, forcing, and caring for flowers:

Perennial flowers - 1, 2, 10, 11, 18, 19, 22-24, 27-29.
Bulbous and tuberous flowers - 1, 2, 5, 6, 10-13.
Home - 7, 24, 27.

Planting seedlings:

Fruit trees - 1, 2, 5, 6, 17-19, 27-29
Berry bushes - 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 18, 19, 22-24, 27-29

Gardening work:

Cuttings - 6.
Pest and disease control - 1, 7, 10, 16, 20, 22, 26, 28, 29.
Covering works - 1, 3-5, 10.
Snow retention - 17, 23, 25, 30.

❄ December 2020

Moon phases in December 2020

◑ Waning Moon - 1-13, 31
○ New Moon - 14
◐ Waxing Moon - 15-29
● Full moon - 30.

Unfavorable days for planting and sowing in December 2020 are the 14th, 15th, and 30th.

???? Favorable days for planting at home, in heated greenhouses in December:

Cucumbers - 2, 3, 4, 9-11, 12, 20, 21, 25, 26, 31.
Peppers, eggplants - 2, 3, 4, 11, 12, 20, 21, 25, 26, 31.
Garlic - 11, 12, 16.
Onions - 2-4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 16, 31.
Tomatoes - 2-4, 11, 12, 20, 21, 25, 26, 31.
Root vegetables are different - 2-4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 16, 31.
Various greens - 2-4, 20, 21, 25, 26, 31.

???? Planting indoor plants, forcing, caring for flowers:

Tuberous bulbs - 2-4, 7-13, 18, 28, 31.
Perennials - 7-13, 16, 18, 20, 21, 25, 26, 31.

Gardening work:

Harvesting cuttings - 13, 26.
Pest and disease control - 2, 20.
Top dressing - 17, 21, 23.
Covering works - 14,19, 22.
Snow retention - 1, 2, 11, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 23, 27, 30, 31.

Do you need a lunar calendar for gardening?

Some people don't believe that the lunar phases influence plant development, but they're wrong. Those who follow the calendar have found that following it has a beneficial effect on their crops.

Let's figure out how the Moon affects flora.

Everyone is familiar with the phrase "waking up on the wrong side of the bed." A person feels drained and tired all day, unable to accomplish anything, irritable, etc. This happens when they wake up in the wrong phase of sleep. This phenomenon is also observed in plants.

Each variety and its seeds have their own rhythm. If a plant awakens prematurely, it will be weakened, prone to disease, and produce a poor harvest. Therefore, it's important to properly time the crop cycle. The movement of the moon and its phases will help with this.

The lunar calendar is based on the characteristics of each crop. The phases and zodiac signs are taken into account. Following the lunar calendar helps you get 30% more fruit.

It indicates not only good and bad dates for sowing, but also favorable dates for carrying out other work in the garden and vegetable garden.

Moon phases and recommendations

The moon goes through several phases:

● New MoonThis is an unfavorable time for any gardening work. The day before the new moon, on the day itself, and the following day, you can rest and leave the plants alone.
◐ Waxing Moon. Our satellite draws energy and sap upward, and crops reach skyward with them. This phase is most favorable for sowing, planting, picking, and other manipulations of plants whose fruits grow above ground.
○ Full moonAn unfavorable day for any activity that involves contact with plants. On this date, you can only loosen the soil, hill up the soil, and perform other tasks that will not disturb the plants themselves.
◑ WaningThe energy is directed downwards toward the root system. During this phase, it is recommended to work with root crops and bulbous plants.

Additional recommendations:

plant crops before lunch;
during the waxing moon, feed plants with minerals;
When declining, add organic matter.

Good to know! You can determine the moon's phase yourself. To do this, take a pen and place it to the left or right of the crescent moon. If it forms an "R," the moon is waxing. If it forms an "W," the moon is waning.

Zodiac signs and related jobs

Let's consider under which Zodiac signs it is possible and undesirable to perform work:

Cancer, Taurus, Scorpio, and Pisces are fertile signs. Sowing and planting are recommended. Seedlings and saplings will develop better and bear fruit well.
Virgo, Sagittarius, Libra, and Capricorn are neutral signs. Planting and sowing are permitted on these dates, but the yield is generally average.
Gemini, Aquarius, Leo, and Aries are barren signs. It's recommended to avoid sowing and planting. Any other gardening, windowsill, or other activities are permitted.

Conclusion

In conclusion, I'd like to add that the moon does influence plant growth and fertility. However, even when choosing a favorable time for planting and sowing, one should not forget about agricultural practices and the growing region. Without proper care, no crop will grow healthy and strong, and therefore will not yield a good harvest.