Leaf crop · Water (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces)
Thyme by the moon calendar 2027
For Thyme the biodynamic calendar uses the leaf day: the moon then stands in front of Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces. Sowing and planting: March, April, May. Harvest: May, June, July, August, September.
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
The days follow Maria Thun’s method.Maria Thun calendar today →Get the PDF →
Sowing, planting and harvesting by the moon
- Sowing and planting
- March, April, May
- Harvest
- May, June, 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 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
- Strawberry, Carrot, Rose, Tomato, Grapevine, White cabbage
- Bad neighbours
- Basil
Sources: Gertrud Franck, Schwester Christa, Mischkultur-Praxis.
Growing
Position and crop rotation
- Group
- Herbs
- Growing time
- approx. 90 days
- Position
- Sun
- Nutrient needs
- Light feeder
Crop rotation: the following year Green manure in the bed.
Frequently asked questions about Thyme and the moon
When do you sow and plant Thyme by the moon calendar?
In March, April, May on a leaf day. The next suitable days are listed at the top of this page.
When do you harvest Thyme by the moon?
In May, June, July, August, September on a leaf day. Harvest parts above ground in the morning, preferably in the ascending moon.
Which neighbours suit Thyme?
Good neighbours: Carrot, Grapevine, Rose, Strawberry, Tomato, White cabbage. Bad neighbours: Basil.
More plants by the moon
- Tomatoes
- Potatoes
- Peppers
- Cucumbers
- Courgettes
- Carrots
- Lettuce
- Beans
- Peas
- Onions
- Garlic
- Radishes
- Pumpkins
- Kohlrabi
- Spinach
- Beetroot
- Leeks
- Chillies
- Strawberries
- Basil
- Parsley
- Sunflowers
- Sweetcorn
- Rocket
- Dill
- Chard
- Chives
- Broccoli
- Aubergines
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Lamb’s lettuce
- Celeriac
- Brussels sprouts
- Kale
- Coriander
- Fennel
- Parsnips
- Artichokes
Gardening by the moon
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- Repotting by the moon
- Pruning by the moon
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- Harvesting by the moon
- Grafting by the moon
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