Leaf crop · Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces)

Spinach by the moon calendar 2026

For Spinach the biodynamic calendar uses the leaf day: the moon then stands in front of Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces. Sowing and planting: March, April, May, August, September. Harvest: April, May, June, September, October, November.

The next favourable days

Leaf days in season

Monday, March 1, 2027Leaf dayScorpio
Moon path: ascending
Tuesday, March 9, 2027Leaf dayPisces
Moon path: ascending
Wednesday, March 10, 2027Leaf dayPisces
Moon path: ascending
Thursday, March 11, 2027Leaf dayPisces
Moon path: ascending
Thursday, March 18, 2027Leaf dayCancer
Moon path: descending
Saturday, March 27, 2027Leaf dayScorpio
Moon path: descending
Sunday, March 28, 2027Leaf dayScorpio
Moon path: descending
Monday, April 5, 2027Leaf dayPisces
Moon path: ascending
Tuesday, April 6, 2027Leaf dayPisces
Moon path: ascending
Wednesday, April 7, 2027Leaf dayPisces
Moon path: ascendingNew Moon
Friday, April 23, 2027Leaf dayScorpio
Moon path: descending
Saturday, April 24, 2027Leaf dayScorpio
Moon path: descending

Sowing, planting and harvesting by the moon

Sowing and planting: March, April, May, August, September
Harvest: April, May, June, September, October, November

Sow on a leaf 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: Aubergine, Cauliflower, Broccoli, French bean, Chinese cabbage, Strawberry, Kale, Potato, Celeriac, Kohlrabi, Radish, Winter radish, Brussels sprouts, Red cabbage, Tomato, White cabbage
Bad neighbours: Chard, Beetroot

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

Growing

Position and crop rotation

Group: Vegetables
Growing time: approx. 45 days
Position: Partial shade, Shade
Nutrient needs: Light feeder

Crop rotation: the following year Green manure in the bed.

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

Following crop: French bean, Carrot, Kohlrabi, Tomato, Butterhead lettuce (in the bed afterwards)

Frequently asked questions about Spinach and the moon

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

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

When do you harvest Spinach by the moon?

In April, May, June, September, October, November on a leaf day. Harvest parts above ground in the morning, preferably in the ascending moon.

Which neighbours suit Spinach?

Good neighbours: Aubergine, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Chinese cabbage, French bean, Kale, Kohlrabi, Potato, Radish, Red cabbage, Strawberry, Tomato, White cabbage, Winter radish. Bad neighbours: Beetroot, Chard.