Lunar sowing calendar for May: an accurate schedule for gardeners and gardeners
May is considered one of the most active months for gardeners, when plants are already being planted almost throughout the country, and in the southern regions they even manage to harvest an early harvest. For a long time, people have been inclined to believe that the growth and development of plants can be influenced by the Earth's natural satellite: everything depends on the phase in which it is located. Because of this, gardeners and gardeners often compare the dates of agricultural work with the lunar calendar today. This allows you to choose the optimal time for both sowing and weeding plants. Strictly following the recommendations of experts in this field can help to grow a rich and healthy harvest. The landing schedule for May 2025 is in the Izvestia article.
Lunar sowing calendar for May 2025: favorable days
For many millennia, humanity has been carefully observing natural phenomena and analyzing their impact on human life and the environment. The creation of the lunar calendar is attributed to the inhabitants of Mesopotamia. It was this ancient civilization that drew attention to the visual changes of the Moon in the sky and how they affect the world around them.
One of the first such observations was the tides, which are directly related to lunar gravity. Fishermen and residents of coastal areas noticed that the sea level varies depending on the phase of the moon. This gave reason to assume that the Earth's satellite is capable of affecting all the water on the planet.
Since plant growth is directly dependent on moisture, farmers have begun to compare the phases of the moon with agricultural work. They noticed that crops made during certain periods are developing better. Crops with aboveground fruits planted on the growing moon — grapes, wheat, corn - grew especially actively. But root crops, on the contrary, gave the best result if they were planted on a waning moon.
These observations eventually took shape in the first agrarian calendars used by the Sumerians, Egyptians, ancient Greeks and Romans. They suggested when it was better to sow, water, prune plants or harvest crops.
The moon has acquired an almost sacred status among farmers: in different cultures it was associated with the goddesses of fertility — Isis, Selene, and even rituals were performed to enlist their protection.
With the development of science, many of the ancient knowledge has been confirmed. Today, the influence of the lunar phases on plants is associated with the movement of sap and moisture inside them. At the new moon, all processes stop, the roots concentrate their power — therefore, this time is suitable for weeding, loosening and pest control, but not for planting.
As the moon grows, the energy begins to rise up: the aboveground part of the plants develops. This is a good time for sowing tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, berry bushes, fertilizing and watering.
During the full moon, plants reach their maximum activity, but they become vulnerable. Planting is not recommended, but harvesting and harvesting herbs is the perfect time.
When the moon wanes, the vitality returns to the roots. This is the best time to plant potatoes, carrots, radishes, prune branches and control pests, as they are weakened during this period. By following the recommendations of the lunar sowing calendar, you can significantly increase the chances of a plentiful and healthy harvest.
In May, the lunar calendar will include the following phases:
— the waxing Moon (May 1-11);
— full moon in the zodiac sign Scorpio (May 12);
— Waning Moon (May 13-26);
— new moon in the zodiac sign Gemini (May 27);
— The waxing Moon (May 28-31).
May is a key month in the gardening season, with the bulk of plantings occurring on its warmer days. It is at this time that most crops have the optimal time for sowing in the open ground or for planting mature seedlings.
Gardeners plant a lot of vegetables and herbs in May, and also begin to take care of perennial crops. The choice of plants for planting depends on the climatic zone, the specific weather conditions of the year, the characteristics of the soil, the warming of the air and soil. May brings abundant flowering of plants and creates ideal conditions for their pollination. The most favorable days for planting various crops are considered to be: 1-3, 6-8, 10-14, 16, 18, 21, 22, 30 May.
In May, in the central part of Russia, cold-resistant crops are usually planted in the open ground: carrots, beets, radishes, turnips, radishes, dill, parsley, spinach, lettuce. It is also a good time to plant potatoes, onions, garlic (spring planting), horseradish and perennial herbs. From the 10th day, when the threat of frost usually passes, cabbage seedlings — white cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, and Peking cabbage - begin to be planted in the soil.
In the second half of May, especially towards the end of the month, with the onset of steady heat, gardeners plant heat-loving crops: tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, cucumbers, zucchini, squash, pumpkin. Beans, beans, peas, corn are also frequent visitors to the garden beds this month. Special attention is paid to soil preparation, loosening, fertilizing and fertilizing — May planting requires a fertile environment so that the crop can develop before the heat.
The most favorable days for planting different crops in May 2025 are:
— Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, eggplant: 2, 3, 14, 21, 22, 29, 30 May.
— Zucchini, pumpkin, squash: 2, 3, 14, 21, 22, 29, 30 May.
— Cabbage (including cauliflower, broccoli, Peking, kohlrabi): 2, 3, 11-13, 16, 18, 21, 22, 29, 30 May.
— Potatoes, jerusalem artichoke: 2, 3, 6-8, 11-14, 16, 18, 29, 30 May.
— Carrots, beets, turnips, celery (root): 2, 3, 6-8, 11-13, 16, 18, 29, 30 May.
— Radish, radish, daikon: 2, 3, 6-8, 16, 18, 21, 22, 29, 30 May.
— Onion for greens, onion, garlic, horseradish: 2, 3, 6-8, 11-14, 16, 18, 29, 30 May.
— Greens (lettuce, dill, parsley, spinach, etc.): 2, 3, 21, 22, 29, 30 May.
— Peas, beans, and green beans: May 1, 16, and 18.
— Strawberries, strawberries: May 1, 21, 22.
Landing schedule for May 2025: unfavorable days
Despite the fact that May is considered one of the most favorable months for the sowing campaign, not all plants should be planted at this time. There are several reasons: weather risks, unsuitable soil temperature, the physiology of the crop itself, and the influence of the lunar cycle. Some plants may not take root, develop poorly, or even die during early May planting.
First of all, it is not recommended to plant heat-loving crops in the open ground in early May. These plants are extremely sensitive to temperature fluctuations, and May frosts (in some regions they are possible up to the middle of the month) can damage or completely destroy tender seedlings.
Even if it is warm during the day, nighttime cold spells can seriously slow down growth or cause stress in plants. Sowing of these crops should be postponed until the soil warms up to a stable +15...+18 °C, and the threat of frost will not completely pass.
Also, you should not plant winter crops in May, such as winter rye, winter wheat, and winter garlic. These plants require a certain temperature regime in autumn and dormancy in winter. Spring planting is ineffective for them, as they will not be able to fully develop and give the expected harvest.
In addition, it is important not to sow crops in May that require long daylight hours and moderate heat — rhubarb, sorrel, parsnips — unless they have been sown in advance. In conditions of rapid temperature increase, they can rapidly go into the arrow (flowering), especially if there is not enough moisture in the soil.
Unfavorable days for gardening are considered to be May 4, 19, 23, 26 and 27. During this period, you should limit yourself to loosening, weeding, sanitary pruning and pest control.
Gardener and gardener's planting schedule for May 2025
May is ideal for planting ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers, both perennials and annuals. However, the timing of planting and the choice of plants depend on the region, weather conditions, the degree of soil warming, and humidity.
At the beginning of the month, it is recommended to insulate young plants with a sharp cold snap, especially in the middle zone and northern regions. Also, after rains, it is advisable to loosen the soil to prevent the formation of a crust and stagnation of moisture, which is dangerous for tubers and rhizomes. If there is a drought, be sure to water new plantings, especially wind—protected areas.
In early May, if the weather permits, you can plant perennial flowers: peonies, phlox, lilies of the valley, lilies. At the same time, planting should be carried out on cloudy days or in the evenings to avoid excessive sun exposure to the freshly planted plant.
The middle of the month is favorable for planting annuals: marigolds, zinnias, snapdragons, sage and ageratum. By this time, the soil is warming up well enough, and nighttime temperatures rarely fall below zero.
Also in May, you can plant corm — dahlias, gladioli, begonias, if the soil warms up. It is important that there is no threat of frost — these crops are thermophilic.
May is a great time to plant ornamental shrubs: lilac, jasmine, spiraea, dogwood and others. Shrubs with a closed root system (in containers) can be planted all month. But seedlings with an open root system are available only in early May, until active sap movement and foliage blooming began.
The last month of spring is great for planting ornamental trees: mountain ash, maple, willow, cherry, and others. The same rules apply for trees: if the seedlings have a closed root system, planting is possible at any time of the month, with an open one — as early as possible, before the start of active vegetation.
The harvest in May in most regions of Russia, especially in the middle zone, is still quite modest, but still some crops can already be harvested — especially if the spring was early and warm or if the plants were planted in advance in a greenhouse under a film shelter.
The main conditions for obtaining the May harvest are: early planting (often as early as March-April), the use of greenhouses, as well as consistently warm weather without recurrent frosts.
First of all, in May, you can harvest greenery. These are dill, spinach, lettuce, mustard leaves, green onions (from sowing or from perennial onions), parsley. These crops grow quickly, especially if they were sown back in April — 20-30 days after the appearance of seedlings, you can cut the first greens.
Radishes, one of the most precocious vegetables, also ripen by May in a warm climate or indoors. With good lighting and watering, it yields in 20-25 days after sowing. Early varieties of radishes are especially popular among summer residents precisely as the "May" harvest.
Some gardeners receive their first young green cabbage (Peking or early white cabbage) in May, if it was grown through seedlings in a greenhouse. It can be cut at the stage of "salad" maturity, without waiting for the head to fully form.
If early garlic was planted for the winter, in May it already grows powerful green feathers that can be used in cooking. The same applies to sorrel, a perennial plant that comes to life immediately after the snow melts.
In addition, in the southern regions, in protected areas or in greenhouses, the first berries can ripen by the end of May — strawberries and strawberries of early varieties. This is especially possible if the beds have been mulched, the plants have been fed and protected from the cold. In greenhouse conditions, such berries may appear in the last weeks of the month.
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