July Lunar Calendar for Gardeners: 25 Lucky Days for Planting

      In mid-summer, it is safe to sow various types of onions — the greens will strengthen before the cold, and next spring will yield a good harvest. This time is also suitable for planting vegetable seedlings, sowing legumes, and grains.

      Important astronomical events in July

      This month, gardeners can look forward to two key moments: the new moon on July 14 and the full moon on July 29.

      Favorable periods for planting fall on the following dates:

      July 1 (waning moon); July 5–13 (waning moon); July 14 (new moon); July 15–28 (waxing moon).

      Unfavorable days for sowing and planting:

      July 2–4 (waning moon); July 29–31 (full moon and waning moon).

      Detailed calendar for each day

      July 1–3 (waning moon) The first day is a good time for trimming strawberry runners, but it is better to refrain from sowing and planting. July 2–3 are also unfavorable days, which should be devoted to other tasks.

      July 4–5 (waning moon) A good period for watering and pruning trees, planting potatoes, turnips, swedes, radishes, and other root vegetables, as well as strawberries. It is also a good time for pinching and hilling vegetable crops.

      July 6–7 (waning moon) These days are suitable for pruning and shaping the crowns of trees and shrubs, thinning out the annual shoots of berry bushes. Sowing and planting on these dates is not recommended.

      July 8–11 (waning moon) An excellent time for planting cauliflower seedlings and sowing mushroom spores in the greenhouse. Under the film, you can sow white cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and Peking cabbage, dill, spinach, and other greens. Planting lettuce, beans, peas, tomatoes, cucumbers, pumpkins, fruit, and berry crops is also allowed.

      July 12 (waning moon) A lucky day for planting and caring for onions, lettuce, dill, parsley, strawberries, and fennel. Beans and lentils can also be sown.

      July 13–14 (waning moon → new moon → waxing moon) Sowing cucumber seeds, planting tomato and eggplant seedlings, and sowing mushroom spores in the greenhouse is allowed. In open ground, you can sow cabbage, onions, dill, and greens, and plant cabbage, potato, and asparagus seedlings. Sowing annual flowers and dividing the rhizomes of peonies and other perennials is also permitted on these days.

      July 15–16 (waxing moon) A good time for preventive work in the garden. Planting and sowing are better postponed.

      July 17–18 (waxing moon) Sowing violets, forget-me-nots, and other flowers is allowed, as well as harvesting medicinal herbs. Tulip bulbs and other bulbous plants can be dug up if their leaves have yellowed.

      July 19–20 (waxing moon) Lucky days for sowing cauliflower, kohlrabi, and planting its seedlings.

      July 21–23 (waxing moon) A suitable period for planting tomato seedlings, as well as sowing mushroom spores on the balcony or in the greenhouse. In open ground, you can sow cucumber, asparagus, cauliflower, and legume seeds. It is important to water all plants well during these days.

      July 24–25 (waxing moon) The time is suitable for planting pepper seedlings under film. In open ground, perennial onions can be sown. Care for all plants is also allowed.

      July 26–28 (waxing moon) This period is favorable for sowing salad chicory, radishes, and turnips. Under the film, peppers, eggplants, tomatoes, cucumbers, and beets can be planted.

      July 29–30 (full moon, waning moon) Weeding, pinching tomatoes, and pest control are allowed. Sowing and planting are undesirable.

      July 31 (waning moon) A good time for sowing salad chicory, onions, spinach, radishes, and turnips in open ground. Strawberry runners can also be trimmed.

      Should you trust the lunar calendar?

      The lunar calendar for gardeners is compiled taking into account the phases of the Moon and its position in the zodiac signs. It is believed that these factors can influence the growth and development of plants. According to astrologers, on new moon days, special energy descends to the roots, while on full moon days, it is directed towards shoots and fruits. Additionally, zodiac signs are divided by "fertility" — Taurus, Cancer, and Scorpio are considered the most favorable for planting.

      The scientific community does not deny the influence of the Moon on living organisms but recognizes it as quite insignificant. Experienced gardeners advise using the calendar as an auxiliary tool for planning work, while not forgetting about the individual characteristics of plants, weather conditions, climate, and soil fertility in a specific region. Only a comprehensive approach guarantees a good harvest, reports karelinform.ru.