Lunar Planting Calendar for May 2025: Active Phase of Spring Work in the Garden and on the Farm.
May marks the peak of fieldwork. The soil has warmed up, and the weather stabilizes. Now is the perfect time to plant main crops, treat trees and shrubs, and complete spring preparations.
It is important this month to distribute your efforts effectively: from planting plants to combating weeds and pests. It's also worth replenishing the soil for perennial plants, pruning unnecessary branches, and remembering to care for the greenhouse.
To help you navigate more easily, 'Glavkom' has prepared a detailed planting calendar for May 2025 for you.
Favorable and Unfavorable Days in May
The moon phases in May greatly influence the growth and development of plants. Adhering to the planting calendar will help you choose the best dates for various tasks.
- Favorable days for planting, fertilization, pruning, and other care: May 1-3, 8-11, 13-17, 21, 22, 25, 29, and 30.
- Unfavorable days when it’s better not to engage in gardening activities: May 12, 18-20, 26-28.
On these favorable days, it is especially effective to sow vegetables, transplant seedlings, prevent diseases, and fertilize plants. During the unfavorable period, it's better to take breaks from work.
Planning May Activities According to the Planting Calendar 2025
The planting calendar will help you plan all important tasks to grow strong and fruitful plants.
| Vegetables for the Table and Storage | |
| Potato | 16, 17, 25 |
| Sweet Potato | 6, 7, 11 |
| Carrot, Beet, Parsnip | 16, 17, 25 |
| Radish, Turnip | 1-3, 8-11, 16-17, 21-25, 29, 30 |
| Onion | 16, 17, 25 |
| Tomato, Cucumber, Pepper, Cabbage, Pumpkins, Zucchini, Melons | 1-3, 8-11, 16-17, 21-25, 29, 30 |
| Corn | 8-10, 29, 3 |
| Greens and Herbs | |
| Coriander, Arugula, Dill, Parsley, Spinach, Radish, Early Cabbage | 1-3, 8-11, 13-17, 21-25, 29, 30 |
| Fruit Crops | |
| Strawberry, Raspberry, Currant, Gooseberry | 1, 16, 17, 25, 29-31 |
| Apple Tree | 13-17, 25 |
| Pear, Quince | 8-11, 16-17, 25 |
| Cherry | 4, 5, 25, 31 |
| Grapes | 11, 13-17 |
| Viburnum, Rose Hip, Sea Buckthorn, Rowan | 11, 13-15, 25, 29, 30 |
| Decorative and Other Plants | |
| Decorative Trees and Shrubs | 16, 17, 25 |
| Lawns, Annuals, Perennials, Bulbous, Tuberous | 6, 7, 11 |
| Conifers | 16, 17, 25 |
| Vines, Hedges | 1-3, 8-11, 16-17, 21-25, 29, 30 |
Lunar Calendar for Gardeners and Farmers for May 2025
May 1-2: Preparatory work in the garden: soil digging, cleaning from debris.
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