Root crop · Earth (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn)

Celeriac by the moon calendar 2027

For Celeriac the biodynamic calendar uses the root day: the moon then stands in front of Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn. Sowing and planting: February, March, April, May. Harvest: September, October, November.

The next favourable days

Root days in season

Friday, February 5, 2027Root dayCapricorn
Moon path: ascending
Sunday, February 7, 2027Root dayCapricorn
Moon path: ascending
Sunday, February 14, 2027Root dayTaurus
Moon path: ascendingFirst Quarter
Monday, February 15, 2027Root dayTaurus
Moon path: ascending
Tuesday, February 16, 2027Root dayTaurus
Moon path: descending
Monday, February 22, 2027Root dayVirgo
Moon path: descending
Tuesday, February 23, 2027Root dayVirgo
Moon path: descending
Wednesday, February 24, 2027Root dayVirgo
Moon path: descending
Thursday, February 25, 2027Root dayVirgo
Moon path: descending
Thursday, March 4, 2027Root dayCapricorn
Moon path: ascending
Friday, March 5, 2027Root dayCapricorn
Moon path: ascending
Saturday, March 13, 2027Root dayTaurus
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, May
Harvest: September, October, November

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 root day. Plant out and transplant in the descending moon, leaving a few hours around lunar nodes and perigee free. Root vegetables are preferably sown in the descending moon.

Harvest root vegetables towards evening, preferably in the descending moon. For storage not at full moon, not at perigee and not on a leaf day (Masson).

Companion planting

Good and bad neighbours

Good neighbours: Cauliflower, Broccoli, French bean, Cucumber, Leek, Brussels sprouts, Red cabbage, Spinach, Tomato, White cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Bad neighbours: Potato, Butterhead lettuce, Maize, Parsley

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

Growing

Position and crop rotation

Group: Vegetables
Growing time: approx. 180 days
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Nutrient needs: Medium feeder

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

Preceding crop: Spinach, Lamb's lettuce (in the bed before)

Following crop: Lamb's lettuce, Garlic (in the bed afterwards)

Frequently asked questions about Celeriac and the moon

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

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

When do you harvest Celeriac by the moon?

In September, October, November on a root day. Harvest root vegetables towards evening, preferably in the descending moon. For storage not at full moon, not at perigee and not on a leaf day (Masson).

Which neighbours suit Celeriac?

Good neighbours: Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cauliflower, Cucumber, French bean, Leek, Red cabbage, Savoy cabbage, Spinach, Tomato, White cabbage. Bad neighbours: Butterhead lettuce, Maize, Parsley, Potato.