FortudayGardening by the Moon
The best days to plant, harvest and weed by the Moon’s phase and sign, for the next 60 days.
Time zone: America/New York
- Next best day to plant above ground: Mon, Nov 9.
- Next best day to plant roots and bulbs: Fri, Oct 30.
- Next best day to harvest above ground: Tue, Nov 10.
- Next best day to harvest roots: Wed, Oct 28.
- Next best day to weed and clear pests: Mon, Nov 2.
Pick a garden activity and see which days the almanac tradition rates as best, based on the Moon's phase and the Moon sign. Read the tables as a planning aid: they mark the days that match the old rules for above-ground crops, root crops and bulbs, and for harvesting and weeding.
Day by day
| Date | Moon | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | WaningMoon in Taurus (Earth) | |
| Wed, Oct 28 | WaningMoon in Gemini (Air) | |
| Thu, Oct 29 | WaningMoon in Gemini (Air) | |
| Fri, Oct 30 | WaningMoon in Cancer (Water) | |
| Sat, Oct 31 | WaningMoon in Cancer (Water) | |
| Sun, Nov 1 | Last QuarterMoon in Leo (Fire) | |
| Mon, Nov 2 | WaningMoon in Leo (Fire) | |
| Tue, Nov 3 | WaningMoon in Virgo (Earth) | |
| Wed, Nov 4 | WaningMoon in Virgo (Earth) | |
| Thu, Nov 5 | WaningMoon in Libra (Air) | |
| Fri, Nov 6 | WaningMoon in Libra (Air) | |
| Sat, Nov 7 | WaningMoon in Libra (Air) | |
| Sun, Nov 8 | WaningMoon in Scorpio (Water) | |
| Mon, Nov 9 | New MoonMoon in Scorpio (Water) | |
| Tue, Nov 10 | WaxingMoon in Sagittarius (Fire) | |
| Wed, Nov 11 | WaxingMoon in Sagittarius (Fire) | |
| Thu, Nov 12 | WaxingMoon in Sagittarius (Fire) | |
| Fri, Nov 13 | WaxingMoon in Capricorn (Earth) | |
| Sat, Nov 14 | WaxingMoon in Capricorn (Earth) | |
| Sun, Nov 15 | WaxingMoon in Aquarius (Air) | |
| Mon, Nov 16 | WaxingMoon in Aquarius (Air) | |
| Tue, Nov 17 | First QuarterMoon in Aquarius (Air) | |
| Wed, Nov 18 | WaxingMoon in Pisces (Water) | |
| Thu, Nov 19 | WaxingMoon in Pisces (Water) | |
| Fri, Nov 20 | WaxingMoon in Aries (Fire) | |
| Sat, Nov 21 | WaxingMoon in Aries (Fire) | |
| Sun, Nov 22 | WaxingMoon in Taurus (Earth) | |
| Mon, Nov 23 | WaxingMoon in Taurus (Earth) | |
| Tue, Nov 24 | Full MoonMoon in Gemini (Air) | |
| Wed, Nov 25 | WaningMoon in Gemini (Air) | |
| Thu, Nov 26 | WaningMoon in Cancer (Water) | |
| Fri, Nov 27 | WaningMoon in Cancer (Water) | |
| Sat, Nov 28 | WaningMoon in Leo (Fire) | |
| Sun, Nov 29 | WaningMoon in Leo (Fire) | |
| Mon, Nov 30 | WaningMoon in Virgo (Earth) | |
| Tue, Dec 1 | Last QuarterMoon in Virgo (Earth) | |
| Wed, Dec 2 | WaningMoon in Virgo (Earth) | |
| Thu, Dec 3 | WaningMoon in Libra (Air) | |
| Fri, Dec 4 | WaningMoon in Libra (Air) | |
| Sat, Dec 5 | WaningMoon in Scorpio (Water) | |
| Sun, Dec 6 | WaningMoon in Scorpio (Water) | |
| Mon, Dec 7 | WaningMoon in Sagittarius (Fire) | |
| Tue, Dec 8 | New MoonMoon in Sagittarius (Fire) | |
| Wed, Dec 9 | WaxingMoon in Sagittarius (Fire) | |
| Thu, Dec 10 | WaxingMoon in Capricorn (Earth) | |
| Fri, Dec 11 | WaxingMoon in Capricorn (Earth) | |
| Sat, Dec 12 | WaxingMoon in Aquarius (Air) | |
| Sun, Dec 13 | WaxingMoon in Aquarius (Air) | |
| Mon, Dec 14 | WaxingMoon in Aquarius (Air) | |
| Tue, Dec 15 | WaxingMoon in Pisces (Water) | |
| Wed, Dec 16 | WaxingMoon in Pisces (Water) | |
| Thu, Dec 17 | First QuarterMoon in Aries (Fire) | |
| Fri, Dec 18 | WaxingMoon in Aries (Fire) | |
| Sat, Dec 19 | WaxingMoon in Aries (Fire) | |
| Sun, Dec 20 | WaxingMoon in Taurus (Earth) | |
| Mon, Dec 21 | WaxingMoon in Taurus (Earth) | |
| Tue, Dec 22 | WaxingMoon in Gemini (Air) | |
| Wed, Dec 23 | Full MoonMoon in Gemini (Air) | |
| Thu, Dec 24 | WaningMoon in Cancer (Water) | |
| Fri, Dec 25 | WaningMoon in Cancer (Water) |
Questions
What is gardening by the moon?
An old almanac practice that times garden work by the Moon’s phase and the zodiac sign it is in. It is tradition, not science.
When should I plant above-ground crops by the moon?
Almanac lore plants crops that bear above ground while the Moon is waxing, and prefers the fruitful water signs Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces.
When should I plant root crops by the moon?
Lore plants root crops and bulbs while the Moon is waning, again in a fruitful sign.
Which Moon signs are fruitful and which are barren?
Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are fruitful. Taurus, Libra and Capricorn are productive. Aries, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius and Aquarius are barren, which lore reserves for harvesting and weeding.
How many best days for planting by the Moon are there in 2027?
There are 313 best-day matches across the five garden activities in 2027. One calendar day can match more than one activity, so that number counts matches, not separate dates. The 60-day view also shows fair days, while the yearly list covers only days rated best.
Why do the dates depend on my time zone?
The Moon is checked at local noon, so a sign change late in the day can land on different dates in different parts of the world. If you are far from the zone the dates were set for, a day near a sign change may shift by one. Check the date in your own time zone before you plant.
Is planting by the Moon based on science?
No. It follows almanac tradition, and it is best used as a planning habit rather than a rule. Many gardeners like it because it gives the season a rhythm and a reason to look at the sky.
Which days are best for harvesting and weeding by the Moon?
In Moon lore, harvesting and weeding belong to the barren signs: Aries, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius and Aquarius. These are the days when planting is not favored, so the work is saved for them. The 60-day view lists the days rated best for each activity.
Do the fair days count as good planting days?
Fair days are a step below best days. This site shows them in the 60-day view, but the yearly lists keep only the best days. If a best day does not suit your schedule, a fair day is the next choice.