Flower crop · Light (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius)

Sunflowers by the moon calendar 2027

For Sunflowers the biodynamic calendar uses the flower day: the moon then stands in front of Gemini, Libra, Aquarius. Sowing and planting: April, May. Harvest: August, September, October.

The next favourable days

Flower days in season

Saturday, April 3, 2027Flower dayAquarius
Moon path: ascending
Sunday, April 4, 2027Flower dayAquarius
Moon path: ascending
Monday, April 12, 2027Flower dayGemini
Moon path: descending
Tuesday, April 13, 2027Flower dayGemini
Moon path: descendingFirst Quarter
Thursday, April 22, 2027Flower dayLibra
Moon path: descending
Saturday, May 1, 2027Flower dayAquarius
Moon path: ascending
Monday, May 10, 2027Flower dayGemini
Moon path: descending
Tuesday, May 11, 2027Flower dayGemini
Moon path: descending
Wednesday, May 19, 2027Flower dayLibra
Moon path: descending
Thursday, May 20, 2027Flower dayLibra
Moon path: descendingFull Moon
Friday, May 28, 2027Flower dayAquarius
Moon path: ascendingLast Quarter
Saturday, May 29, 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: April, May
Harvest: August, September, October

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, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Maize
Bad neighbours: Potato

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

Growing

Position and crop rotation

Group: Flowers
Growing time: approx. 80 days
Position: Sun
Nutrient needs: Heavy feeder

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

Frequently asked questions about Sunflowers and the moon

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

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

When do you harvest Sunflowers by the moon?

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

Which neighbours suit Sunflowers?

Good neighbours: Cucumber, French bean, Maize, Pumpkin. Bad neighbours: Potato.