Fruit crop · Warmth (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius)

Strawberries by the moon calendar 2026

For Strawberries the biodynamic calendar uses the fruit day: the moon then stands in front of Aries, Leo, Sagittarius. Sowing and planting: March, April, July, August. Harvest: May, June, July.

The next favourable days

Fruit days in season

Tuesday, March 2, 2027Fruit daySagittarius
Moon path: ascending
Wednesday, March 3, 2027Fruit daySagittarius
Moon path: ascending
Friday, March 12, 2027Fruit dayAries
Moon path: ascending
Saturday, March 20, 2027Fruit dayLeo
Moon path: descending
Sunday, March 21, 2027Fruit dayLeo
Moon path: descending
Monday, March 29, 2027Fruit daySagittarius
Moon path: ascending
Tuesday, March 30, 2027Fruit daySagittarius
Moon path: ascendingLast Quarter
Wednesday, March 31, 2027Fruit daySagittarius
Moon path: ascending
Thursday, April 8, 2027Fruit dayAries
Moon path: ascending
Friday, April 9, 2027Fruit dayAries
Moon path: ascending
Friday, April 16, 2027Fruit dayLeo
Moon path: descending
Saturday, April 17, 2027Fruit dayLeo
Moon path: descending

Sowing, planting and harvesting by the moon

Sowing and planting: March, April, July, August
Harvest: May, June, July

Sow on a fruit 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: Borage, French bean, Lamb's lettuce, Garlic, Butterhead lettuce, Lavender, Phacelia, Leek, Tansy, Sage, Horsetail, Shallot, Spinach, Ribwort plantain, Tagetes, Thyme, Onion
Bad neighbours: Cauliflower, Broccoli, Chinese cabbage, Kale, Raspberry, Potato, Brussels sprouts, Red cabbage, White cabbage, Savoy cabbage

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

Growing

Position and crop rotation

Group: Fruit
Growing time: perennial
Position: Sun
Nutrient needs: Medium feeder

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

Preceding crop: Garlic, Onion (in the bed before)

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

Frequently asked questions about Strawberries and the moon

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

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

When do you harvest Strawberries by the moon?

In May, June, July on a fruit day. Harvest parts above ground in the morning, preferably in the ascending moon.

Which neighbours suit Strawberries?

Good neighbours: Borage, Butterhead lettuce, French bean, Garlic, Horsetail, Lamb's lettuce, Lavender, Leek, Onion, Phacelia, Ribwort plantain, Sage, Shallot, Spinach, Tagetes, Tansy, Thyme. Bad neighbours: Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cauliflower, Chinese cabbage, Kale, Potato, Raspberry, Red cabbage, Savoy cabbage, White cabbage.