Lunar calendar for 2026: the best days for planting cucumbers.

According to ТСН: In 2026, gardeners will be able to use the lunar calendar to conveniently plan the planting and care of cucumbers.

The Moon significantly affects plants due to its phases and positions in the zodiac signs. Like humans, plants are made up of 80% water, so lunar cycles can really influence their growth.

During the growing Moon, cucumbers grow faster, while during the waning phase, their growth slows down. Agronomists advise to consider this when planning work in the garden.

When is the best time to plant cucumbers

To ensure cucumbers thrive and yield a generous harvest, it is important to accurately determine the planting dates. Typically, seeds are sown one month before transplanting seedlings to their permanent location. If you plan to grow cucumbers in a greenhouse, start a few weeks earlier.

Before sowing, the seeds should be soaked, and the soil properly prepared. At soil temperatures of 29–35 °C, seeds will germinate within three days. In cooler conditions (21–27 °C), germination takes 4–5 days, while at temperatures of 16–21 °C, it takes about a week.

To speed up the process, you can create a mini greenhouse from a plastic bottle. Cover the containers with seedlings and place them on a heating mat to maintain the required temperature. Don't forget to regularly moisten the soil and ventilate the plants. Once the first shoots appear, you can remove the mini greenhouse.

Best days for sowing and harvesting

The optimal days for sowing cucumber seeds are when the Moon is in the signs of Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn.

You can also plant in the signs of Libra and Sagittarius, but it is advisable to avoid the New Moon — during this time, the seeds' energy is weaker.

Cucumbers should be harvested regularly, as this not only prevents them from overripening but also stimulates the formation of new ovaries. For pickling, it is better to collect fruits when the Moon is in the signs of Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, Taurus, Capricorn, Gemini, and Aquarius.

Thus, using the lunar calendar can be a useful tool for gardeners looking to maximize cucumber harvests. This approach can improve the results of their work and deepen their understanding of the natural cycles that regulate plant growth. Proper selection of sowing and harvesting dates will lead to good results in the garden.