Favorable and unfavorable days according to the gardener's lunar calendar for May 2026

The second half of spring is considered the most favorable time for sowing vegetable crops. Before deciding on planting dates, consult the lunar gardening calendar for May 2026. It will help you determine the most favorable days for planting vegetables or fruit.

Moon phases in May 2026

When determining the appropriate May days for planting garden crops, it is important to take into account the phases of the moon:

• New Moon. This is considered the most unfavorable period for planting garden crops. The new moon is more suitable for pest control and pruning seedlings. This phase begins on the fifth or sixth.
• Full Moon. During this period, the moon is filled with energy and actively absorbs its energies. The full moon is suitable for planting vegetables and other gardening work. This phase begins on the twentieth.

Which plants are recommended to be planted during the waning moon and which during the waxing moon?

The waning moon begins on the first and ends on the fourth. During this period, plant energy is directed from the foliage toward the center of the seedlings. This weakens the root system, and vegetable crops grow slowly.

During the waning moon, it is customary to plant onions, legumes, potatoes and root vegetables.

The waxing moon phase is characterized by enhanced growth and development for many plants. During this time, the above-ground portion of seedlings develops, and foliage develops. Planting fruit and melons is recommended.

The influence of the moon phase on planting

Some believe that lunar phases have no effect on the growth of fruit or vegetable seedlings, but this is not true. They affect both the above-ground portion and the root system.

Seeds planted on the right day grow much faster. However, if planted at the wrong time, the seeds will germinate poorly and won't even bear fruit. Therefore, before planting, it's important to familiarize yourself with the moon's phases in May.

Lunar calendar table for May 2026

A special table will help you determine the beginning and end of a particular period; it indicates the exact dates of the beginning and end of all lunar phases of the last month of spring.

Phase	Full moon	New moon	Waning phase	Growth phase
Date	19	5-6	20-31	7-18

Favorable days for planting

Experts who have been planting fruits and vegetables for a long time advise determining favorable planting days in advance.

Sowing vegetable seeds for seedlings

Those planning to plant seedlings in May should sow seeds in early March or late February. The exact dates for seeding depend directly on the characteristics of the plant and the variety being grown. Sprouted seedlings, which need to be transplanted during the last month of spring, should be planted only on favorable days.

Experts recommend doing this from the first to the tenth and from the fifteenth to the twenty-first.

For planting flowers

Some people think you can plant flowers at any time, but this is far from true. Flowering plants, like vegetables, are recommended to be planted only during the most favorable time. Experts recommend planting annual flowers in late January and the first half of February. However, perennial seedlings are best planted later, in late spring. In May, flower planting should be done in early or mid-May.

The best days for planting indoor plants

Some people plant vegetables or flowers indoors rather than outdoors. This is most often done by people who are unable to grow their vegetables outdoors due to unfavorable climate conditions. Favorable days for planting indoor plants coincide with the dates of their planting outdoors.

Unfavorable sowing days

Certain days are unsuitable for planting, so people should understand in advance when it's best not to plant seedlings. Experienced gardeners advise against planting vegetables during the new or full moon. This is an unfavorable period for seedling germination. Therefore, people often plant seeds during the waning or waxing phase of the moon.

Recommended jobs in May depending on your zodiac sign and lunar calendar

Every gardener's calendar should include dates for certain gardening tasks depending on the zodiac sign.

May work in the garden

It's no secret that planted vegetables require careful care, which continues in May. Weeding and weeding are done between the 5th and 8th, when Gemini is active. The signs of Virgo and Libra are favorable for watering and replanting. This period begins on the 10th and ends on the 15th.

Gardening work

Gardening work carried out in May consists of spraying seedlings and grafting them. Grafting is done in the first days of the month or during the full moon.

Folk omens in May

There are several folk signs that can help predict the weather at the end of spring:

• If a cold wind blows at the beginning of May, the rest of the month will be cold;
• the appearance of a double rainbow in May indicates rain;
• If large clouds move across the sky from south to north, it means bad weather is approaching.

Conclusion

Some people don't know the best time to plant vegetables. So, to determine the date, you'll need to consult the lunar calendar for May.