Planting days according to the gardener's lunar calendar in February 2026

Although most gardeners have long since abandoned omens and plant seedlings based on weather conditions, they still occasionally consult the lunar calendar for peace of mind. Before planting crops, gardeners can find favorable dates according to the lunar calendar in February 2026.

Moon phases in February 2026

The lunar calendar shows the position and phase of the moon. It includes the dates of the new, waning, waxing, and full moons. The calendar not only tracks the moon's position but also determines whether a given day is favorable for planting crops.

Number	Moon phase
From 1st to 4th	The waning moon phase continues from January
5	New moon
From the 6th to the 18th	The phase during which the moon is "waxing" and approaching the full moon lasts
19	Full moon
From 20 to 28	After the full moon, the moon again enters a waning phase, which continues until the new moon.

Based on the position of the celestial body, you can determine which day is best for gardening.

What gardening work can be done?

There is a belief that the full moon and new moon are days with special energy that even affects agricultural plants, so it is important to know what is best to do during this period.

On the new moon

During the waxing moon and new moon, astrologers note that all energy goes underground, accumulating in the roots and lower parts of plant stems. Therefore, this period is the best time to plant crops.

It's not recommended to prune plants during the new moon, as the upper foliage is most vulnerable. Also, avoid transplanting seedlings during the new moon and waxing moon phases. However, this period is well suited for harvesting root vegetables and planting material.

On a full moon

During the full moon and waning moon, all energy accumulates in the above-ground parts of plants. During this period, crops begin to grow actively. This time is favorable for pruning plants and harvesting the above-ground crops.

Planting seeds and harvesting root vegetables during a full moon is not recommended. Crops planted during a full moon will develop poorly and grow weak.

The most favorable positions of the moon in the zodiac signs for planting

The most favorable days for any agricultural work are considered to be those when the moon is in Taurus, Cancer, and Scorpio. Also favorable are those days when the moon is in Libra, Sagittarius, Virgo, Pisces, Capricorn, and Gemini.

It is not recommended to plant crops during periods when the celestial body is located in Aquarius, Aries and Leo.

Lunar calendar of planting operations

For gardeners, astrologers specifically calculate favorable and unfavorable days for agricultural work.

Favorable days

Favorable dates for planting are considered to be from the 6th to the 8th, from the 15th to the 17th, and from the 23rd to the 25th.

Unfavorable days

It is not recommended to plant agricultural crops in February 2026 on the following dates:

• from 3 to 5 (new moon phase);
• from 18 to 19 (when the full moon phase occurs).

The rest of the days should be looked at according to the lunar calendar.

Planting schedule according to the lunar calendar for February 2026

The sowing calendar will help you determine favorable dates for planting individual agricultural crops.

Sowing tomato seeds

Favorable dates for planting tomatoes in February 2026: from the 6th to the 8th, from the 11th to the 13th, from the 15th to the 18th, from the 23rd to the 26th.

Planting bell pepper seedlings

Favorable days for sowing pepper seeds: from 6 to 8, from 11 to 13, from 20 to 25, 28

Sowing eggplant seeds

The same dates are suitable for sowing eggplants as for peppers.

Planting seeds of everbearing strawberries

It is advisable to plant strawberries on the following dates: 6th, 7th, 11th to 13th, 21st to 25th, 28th.

What flowers should be planted as seedlings in February?

The following flower varieties are sown in February:

• petunia;
• primrose;
• lupine;
• lobelia;
• verbena;
• daisies;
• salvia;
• Korean chrysanthemum;
• carnation;
• pansies;
• begonia.

In the second month of spring, you can sow most varieties of flowers that begin to bloom in early summer.

Information on sowing dates for individual crops

What to sow according to sowing dates of agricultural plants (table).

Number	Plant type
6-8	White cabbage, celery, greens, asparagus, onions, strawberries
15-17	Melon, zucchini, cucumbers, pumpkin, cabbage, watermelons, flowers
18	Strawberries, cabbage, broccoli, cucumbers, zucchini
20	Carrots, potatoes, onions
27-28	Carrots, potatoes, onions, flowers

Gardening calendar (table).

Number	Type of agricultural work
2	On this day, the procedure of soaking the planting material is carried out
6	A favorable day for soaking nightshade seeds and picking seedlings
9	The day is suitable for sowing late flowering crops
10	The day is suitable for sowing almost all crops whose roots are underground
15	A good day for planting crops whose harvest does not last long
23	A favorable day for picking seedlings and transplanting saplings
28	A good day for planting root crops

When planting crops, don't rely solely on the lunar calendar. It's also important to consider the region's climate and weather.

Gardener's signs for February

For farmers, this month was the hardest month of the winter. Supplies were running low, and the start of agricultural work was still a long way off. And since the invention of weather stations was still a long way off, people relied solely on omens passed down from generation to generation. Even today, many gardeners not only look at the weather forecast but also rely on folk omens.

Signs of a gardener:

• The severe frosts in February indicate a short winter.
• If there are long icicles in February, then the whole winter will be long.
• The dry and cold second month of winter foretells a hot and long August.
• If it is warm and thawed in February, then the spring will be cold.

Gardeners can also take their bearings from folk holidays:

• February 14th is Tryphon's Day. If the sky is clear and starry on this day, spring will arrive late.
• February 15th is Candlemas Day. This day is also known as the first meeting of spring. The weather on Candlemas determines the weather throughout spring.
• February 17th is St. Nicholas the Half-Winter. It was believed that if there was a snowstorm on this day, spring would be late and cold. If it was warm, spring would begin early and be warm.

In the second month of winter, the summer cottage season is not yet in full swing, so crops are just beginning to be planted. Early planting is generally only suitable for those living in warmer regions where spring arrives early.