Fruit crop · Warmth (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius)

Tomatoes by the moon calendar 2026

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

The next favourable days

Fruit days in season

Tuesday, February 2, 2027Fruit daySagittarius
Moon path: ascending
Wednesday, February 3, 2027Fruit daySagittarius
Moon path: ascending
Thursday, February 4, 2027Fruit daySagittarius
Moon path: ascending
Friday, February 12, 2027Fruit dayAries
Moon path: ascending
Saturday, February 13, 2027Fruit dayAries
Moon path: ascending
Sunday, February 21, 2027Fruit dayLeo
Moon path: descending
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

Sowing, planting and harvesting by the moon

Sowing and planting: February, March, April, May
Harvest: July, August, September, October

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: Basil, Cauliflower, Borage, Stinging nettle, Broccoli, French bean, Chilli, Kale, Nasturtium, Garlic, Celeriac, Kohlrabi, Butterhead lettuce, Coriander, Lavender, Maize, Mint, Carrot, Oregano, Sweet pepper, Parsley, Phacelia, Leek, Radish, Winter radish, Calendula, Brussels sprouts, Rosemary, Red clover, Rocket, Horsetail, Shallot, Chives, Spinach, Ribwort plantain, Celery, Tagetes, Thyme, White clover, Savoy cabbage
Bad neighbours: Pea, Fennel (bulb), Cucumber, Potato

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

Growing

Position and crop rotation

Group: Vegetables
Growing time: approx. 90 days
Position: Sun
Nutrient needs: Heavy feeder

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

Preceding crop: Spinach, Butterhead lettuce, Radish (in the bed before)

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

Frequently asked questions about Tomatoes and the moon

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

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

When do you harvest Tomatoes by the moon?

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

Which neighbours suit Tomatoes?

Good neighbours: Basil, Borage, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Butterhead lettuce, Calendula, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chilli, Chives, Coriander, French bean, Garlic, Horsetail, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lavender, Leek, Maize, Mint, Nasturtium, Oregano, Parsley, Phacelia, Radish, Red clover, Ribwort plantain, Rocket, Rosemary, Savoy cabbage, Shallot, Spinach, Stinging nettle, Sweet pepper, Tagetes, Thyme, White clover, Winter radish. Bad neighbours: Cucumber, Fennel (bulb), Pea, Potato.