Flower crop · Light (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius)

Artichokes by the moon calendar 2027

For Artichokes the biodynamic calendar uses the flower day: the moon then stands in front of Gemini, Libra, Aquarius. Sowing and planting: February, March, April. Harvest: July, August, September.

The next favourable days

Flower days in season

Monday, February 8, 2027Flower dayAquarius
Moon path: ascending
Wednesday, February 17, 2027Flower dayGemini
Moon path: descending
Thursday, February 18, 2027Flower dayGemini
Moon path: descending
Friday, February 26, 2027Flower dayLibra
Moon path: descending
Saturday, February 27, 2027Flower dayLibra
Moon path: descending
Sunday, March 7, 2027Flower dayAquarius
Moon path: ascending
Monday, March 8, 2027Flower dayAquarius
Moon path: ascendingNew Moon
Tuesday, March 16, 2027Flower dayGemini
Moon path: descending
Wednesday, March 17, 2027Flower dayGemini
Moon path: descending
Thursday, March 25, 2027Flower dayLibra
Moon path: descending
Friday, March 26, 2027Flower dayLibra
Moon path: descending
Saturday, April 3, 2027Flower dayAquarius
Moon path: ascending

The days follow Maria Thun’s method.Maria Thun calendar today →Get the PDF →

Sowing, planting and harvesting by the moon

Sowing and planting: February, March, April
Harvest: July, August, September

The months apply to Central Europe. In the southern hemisphere they fall half a year later; in the calendar app you can switch this under Hemisphere.

Sow on a flower day. Plant out and transplant in the descending moon, leaving a few hours around lunar nodes and perigee free.

Harvest parts above ground in the morning, preferably in the ascending moon.

Companion planting

Good and bad neighbours

Good neighbours: French bean, Butterhead lettuce

Sources: Gertrud Franck, Schwester Christa, Mischkultur-Praxis.

Growing

Position and crop rotation

Group: Vegetables
Growing time: approx. 180 days
Position: Sun
Nutrient needs: Heavy feeder

Crop rotation: the following year Medium feeder in the bed.

Perennial; the flower buds are eaten. Rich, deep soil.

Frequently asked questions about Artichokes and the moon

When do you sow and plant Artichokes by the moon calendar?

In February, March, April on a flower day. The next suitable days are listed at the top of this page.

When do you harvest Artichokes by the moon?

In July, August, September on a flower day. Harvest parts above ground in the morning, preferably in the ascending moon.

Which neighbours suit Artichokes?

Good neighbours: Butterhead lettuce, French bean. Bad neighbours: none known.