What is biodynamic gardening?

Biodynamic gardening is a holistic agricultural approach that aligns planting, harvesting, and soil care with lunar phases and zodiac signs. Each element (Fire, Earth, Air, Water) corresponds to a plant part: fruits, roots, flowers, and leaves respectively.

What should I plant during a New Moon?

During the New Moon, gravitational pull draws water upward, making it ideal for planting above-ground leafy crops. The increased moisture in the soil supports seed germination. Focus on leafy greens, herbs, and fast-growing annuals.

What should I plant during a Full Moon?

The Full Moon is ideal for planting root vegetables (carrots, potatoes, beets) as energy is drawn downward. It's also the best time for harvesting herbs for maximum potency, as moisture levels peak in the plant's leaves.

What are root days, leaf days, flower days, and fruit days?

In biodynamic gardening, each zodiac element defines a plant-part day: Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) are Root Days, Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) are Leaf Days, Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) are Flower Days, and Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) are Fruit Days. Tend the corresponding plant part for best results.

Lunar gardening aligns planting, pruning, and harvesting with the Moon's cycle. Right now the Moon is in First Quarter and the zodiac sign Leo (fire) — making today a Fruit Day in biodynamic tradition.

The core rule: plant above-ground crops during the waxing moon (New to Full) when sap rises, and plant root crops during the waning moon (Full to New) when energy draws downward. The zodiac element determines which part of the plant to focus on — roots, leaves, flowers, or fruit.

Updated May 2026

Lunar Garden

Biodynamic agriculture aligns planting, tending, and harvesting with the moon's phase and zodiac position. The moon influences moisture in soil and sap flow in plants — work with it, not against it.

Today's Garden

Plant and transplant

Strong growth energy. Plant fruiting annuals (tomatoes, peppers, squash). Transplant seedlings. Increased gravitational pull supports root establishment.

◉♌ Leo — fruit day

Fire signs push energy upward — perfect for fruit and seeds.

Plant fruit trees, harvest seeds, and tend fruiting crops

TomatoesPeppersSquashBerriesCucumbersBeansPeas

Fire sign moons favor fruit and seed production. Ideal for harvesting ripe fruit, saving seeds, and cultivating warmth-loving crops. The energy rises upward.

Avoid: Avoid transplanting — fire signs can stress tender roots.

Full Cycle Guide

New Moon

Plan and prepare

Rest the garden. Plan what to plant. Prepare beds, clean tools, and set intentions for the cycle. A quiet day for the soil.

Waxing Crescent

Sow seeds above ground

Rising energy favors germination. Plant leafy annuals, herbs, and grains. Sap is beginning to rise — new growth is supported.

First Quarter

NOW

Plant and transplant

Strong growth energy. Plant fruiting annuals (tomatoes, peppers, squash). Transplant seedlings. Increased gravitational pull supports root establishment.

Waxing Gibbous

Feed and nurture

Apply fertilizer and compost tea. Water deeply. The moon's increasing light supports photosynthesis and leaf growth. Excellent for foliar feeding.

Full Moon

Harvest and celebrate

Peak moisture in plants. Harvest fruits, vegetables, and herbs for immediate use. Root crops harvested now will have the most flavor. Prune to encourage growth.

Waning Gibbous

Prune and harvest

Energy moves downward into roots. Good for pruning, harvesting root crops, and preserving. Plant perennials and bulbs. Reduce watering.

Third Quarter

Weed and cultivate

Decreased gravitational pull weakens weed roots. Best days for weeding, tilling, and pest control. Turn compost. Mow lawns to slow growth.

Waning Crescent

Rest and compost

The garden rests. Do not plant. Focus on cleanup, composting, mulching, and repairing infrastructure. Reflect on the cycle and plan the next.

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