Lunar sowing calendar for the gardener for March 2026, planting days

March marks the beginning of the season for preparing seedlings for planting. Most agricultural crops are planted during this month. To determine the appropriate dates for agricultural work, gardeners often refer to the lunar calendar for March 2026.

The influence of the moon phases on plants

It has been known since ancient times that the moon's position influences not only humans but also plants. People used the moon as a guide when planning agricultural work. While it's easy to check the weather forecast these days, the moon's influence on gardening remains.

Growing

The waxing moon has a positive effect on the flow of sap in plant tissues, especially in the above-ground part. During this period, it is recommended to transplant seedlings, plant shrubs and trees, sow seeds and feed already grown seedlings (foliar feeding with organic fertilizers). Also during the waxing moon, plants are replanted and pruned.

Waning

During the waning moon, all the energy goes to the roots. Water is better absorbed into the soil. During this period, mineral fertilizers applied to the roots are especially effective. Foliar feeding during the waning moon is not very effective.

During the waning moon, strawberries are pruned, runners are removed, and fungicides are applied to control pests. The waning moon is considered favorable for planting crops whose edible parts grow in the soil.

New moon

The new moon is considered the most unfavorable time for planting any crops. Plants planted during this time grow weak and produce a meager harvest. Crops are also more susceptible to disease and insect attacks.

Full moon

It's not recommended to prune plants during the full moon. It's best to use this period to apply mineral and organic fertilizers. During the full moon, plants absorb nutrients from the soil better.

Lunar planting calendar for March 2026 for gardeners and vegetable growers

The lunar sowing forecast for March 2026 will help gardeners determine when to plant crops and when to refrain from any gardening work.

Favorable days for planting

The best dates to plant seeds in March are: 1st, 2nd, 8th to 12th, 15th to 17th, and 22nd to 23rd.

Forbidden and unfavorable days

It's not recommended to plant crops on the dates between March 5th and 7th, or on March 21st. Plants planted on these dates will grow poorly and are prone to agricultural diseases. The yield will also be meager.

What to plant in March (table)

Using the lunar planting calendar, you can plan your agricultural work. For example, you can determine which days are most favorable for planting certain crops.

Vegetables

In March, it's time to plant vegetable crops into the soil as seedlings. By May, the seedlings planted in March will have reached the required size for planting and will have had time to strengthen.

Table of favorable days for sowing vegetable seeds for seedlings in March:

Number	Culture
2 and 3	Potatoes, beans, peas
11 and 12	Potato
15	Celery, radishes, onions, bulbous flowers, turnips
16	Turnips, greens, beans, legumes
19 and 20	White cabbage and lettuce
21 and 22	Radish
23 and 24	Cucumbers
28 and 29	Beans, legumes

We plant tomato and pumpkin seeds for seedlings

Favorable dates for planting pumpkin and tomato seedlings in March — from March 19 to 24, 27, 28.

White cabbage

The best dates to plant cabbage are March 7, 8, 17-18, 20, 24, and 29.

Sowing pepper seeds

In March, bell peppers are planted on the following days: from the 8th to the 11th, from the 20th to the 24th.

Eggplants

The period from March 20 to 24 is considered favorable for planting eggplants.

Flowers

Flower seeds planted in March are transplanted into open ground after a month or a month and a half.

Favorable dates according to the garden calendar for planting annual flower seeds: 7, 10-12, 14-16, 19-22.

Favorable dates for planting bulbous, tuberous and other varieties that propagate by roots: 23, 26-29.

It is not recommended to plant flower crops on the following dates in March: 3-6, 13, 17, 18, 22, 29, 30.

These dates are considered favorable mainly for the Volga and Central regions, where the gardening season begins in mid-February.

Gardening and care activities for vegetable crops and other plants

Favorable dates for gardening:

Number	Event
1	A favorable day for replanting indoor plants, loosening the soil and applying complex fertilizers that contain minerals
3 and 4	Soil loosening is carried out, pest control work is effective, and pruning is also carried out
5, 6, 7	They vaccinate, apply mineral and organic fertilizers, and fight pests.
8, 9	It is recommended to carry out weeding and cultivation of the soil
10, 11, 12	Planting flowers is not recommended during these days. This is a favorable date for weeding.
13 and 14	A favorable day for spraying plants against pests.
15	A good date for planting celery, radish, and onion seeds. Bulbous flower varieties are also planted on this day.
16, 17, 18	It is not recommended to sow seeds of agricultural crops
19 and 20, 21	Suitable dates for sowing lettuce and early cabbage
22 and 23	Suitable days for digging the soil and preparing the ground for beds
24 and 25	Favorable dates for sowing cucumbers and peppers
26 and 27	Good days for preparing garden beds
28, 29, 30	It's not recommended to transplant fruit trees and shrubs. Suitable dates for sowing irises, gladioli, asters, dahlias, and crocuses
2 and 31	It is not recommended to carry out any agricultural work on the site.

In most regions, snowdrifts and frosts are still present in early March, so relying solely on the lunar calendar isn't recommended. It's best to pay attention to weather conditions first.

Folk omens for summer residents in March

In the past, before weather stations, farmers relied on folk omens before beginning agricultural work. Although this is no longer necessary, it's still a good idea to consult a calendar of folk omens and holidays to choose the most favorable date for planting:

• If there is thunder in March, it means that it will soon get colder.
• Lightning without thunder in March foretells a dry May.
• The year will be fruitful if there are rare frosts in March.
• If it starts raining in March, it means there will be a lot of mushrooms in the forest.
• Long icicles indicate a long spring.
• The month turned out to be wet, which means the harvest will be poor.
• If during a snowstorm the snow falls in mounds, it means there will be a good vegetable harvest.
• March 18th is Konon the Gardener's Day. On this day, any agricultural work can be carried out. According to popular belief, if "Konon the Gardener has called you into the garden, you should dig up even a small bed."
• March 24th is the day of the Cuckoo Dawn celebration. From this day on, gardening began.

But first and foremost, it's worth focusing on the weather conditions outside, even if the calendar says today is the best day to work at the dacha.