Lunar Planting Calendar for May 2025: Active Phase of Spring Work in the Garden and on the Farm.

Planning Work for May 2025
Planning Work for May 2025

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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