Lunar Gardening Calendar 2026 — Sowing & Planting Days
Moon gardening divides the month by phase and by sign. The waxing moon favours everything that grows above ground, the waning moon everything below; the Moon’s zodiac sign adds the “day type”.
Fire signs bring fruit days, earth signs root days, air signs flower days and water signs leaf days — each best suited to sowing, tending and harvesting that group of plants.
Recommended today
- Waxing moon: sow and plant above-ground crops — lettuce, tomatoes, herbs, flowers.
- Waning moon: sow root crops, transplant, prune and fight weeds — energy goes downward.
- New moon: let the garden rest; plan instead of planting.
- Full moon: harvest — fruits and herbs are traditionally at peak potency.
Day types by the Moon’s sign:
fruit day
Fruit days (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) — sow and harvest tomatoes, peppers, beans, fruit.
root day
Root days (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) — carrots, potatoes, onions, beets.
flower day
Flower days (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) — flowers, flowering herbs, broccoli.
leaf day
Leaf days (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) — lettuce, spinach, cabbage; ideal for watering.
The next 14 days
| Day | Day type | Recommended activity |
|---|---|---|
| 16 September 2026 (Wed) | leaf day | Sow and plant above-ground crops |
| 17 September 2026 (Thu) | fruit day | Sow and plant above-ground crops |
| 18 September 2026 (Fri) | fruit day | Sow and plant above-ground crops |
| 19 September 2026 (Sat) | root day | Sow and plant above-ground crops |
| 20 September 2026 (Sun) | root day | Sow and plant above-ground crops |
| 21 September 2026 (Mon) | root day | Sow and plant above-ground crops |
| 22 September 2026 (Tue) | flower day | Sow and plant above-ground crops |
| 23 September 2026 (Wed) | flower day | Sow and plant above-ground crops |
| 24 September 2026 (Thu) | leaf day | Sow and plant above-ground crops |
| 25 September 2026 (Fri) | leaf day | Sow and plant above-ground crops |
| 26 September 2026 (Sat) | fruit day | Harvest day |
| 27 September 2026 (Sun) | fruit day | Root work, pruning and weeding |
| 28 September 2026 (Mon) | fruit day | Root work, pruning and weeding |
| 29 September 2026 (Tue) | root day | Root work, pruning and weeding |
Frequently asked questions
Does moon gardening have scientific support?
Controlled studies have not confirmed yield differences from lunar timing. Yet the calendar imposes a steady work rhythm — regular sowing, weeding and harvesting — which by itself makes gardens better.
What if the weather disagrees with the calendar?
Weather always wins. Use the lunar calendar as a flexible guide, not a law — a favourable day next week beats mud today.
When is the best time to fight weeds?
Tradition says the waning moon, ideally on a root day (Capricorn), pulls energy out of unwanted growth.