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Moon planting calendar December 2026

Tap a day to open its day card with all the details.

Month overview

December at a glance

Root10
Leaf6
Flower6
Fruit9
Neumond on 9 DecemberVollmond on 24 December17 planting days · descending14 harvest days · ascending
Root
Leaf
Flower
Fruit
Lunar node on 14 December and 27 December – no sowing.
Perigee on 24 December – plant growth inhibited.
New Moon on 9 December – good for pruning and working the soil
Full Moon on 24 December – good for harvesting and care
4 root days in a row (2 December to 5 December) – ideal for intensive root work
Nature’s season

Winter

Dormant season

Average onset dates in Germany (Deutscher Wetterdienst).

  • Plan the new gardening year
  • Look after tools
  • Order seed
  • Watch the compost maturing
Preparations

Preparation work this month

Valerian 507

Onto roses as needed

Preferred: Warmth

Barrel compost

For sheet composting

Preferred: Earth, Water · descending Moon

Compost 502–507

Whenever organic matter arises

What suits which days

Root days

best: 2 3 4 5 13
  • Check stored vegetables
  • Plan your growing plan and crop rotation
  • Sort through and order seed
  • Clean and sharpen garden tools

Leaf days

best: 8 9 17 18 19
  • Harvest lamb's lettuce under fleece
  • Cress and sprouts on the windowsill
  • Check herb supplies
  • Order seed for leafy vegetables

Flower days

best: 6 7 15 16 25
  • Look after amaryllis and poinsettias
  • Water container plants in their winter quarters
  • Browse garden catalogues
  • Enjoy the Christmas roses

Fruit days

best: 1 10 12 20 21
  • Fruit trees: check grease bands
  • Check stored fruit
  • Prune fruit trees in frost-free weather
  • Plan varieties for spring
Trees and shrubs

Sowing and felling times in December

Mon, 7 December · Felling time

Alder, Elm, Apricot, Peach, Larch, Magnolia

Tue, 8 December · Sowing time

Alder, Elm, Apricot, Peach, Larch, Lilac, Poplar, Goat willow, Viburnum, Blackcurrant

Fri, 11 December · Felling time

Alder, Elm, Apricot, Peach, Larch, Beech, Hornbeam, Pine, Palm, Quince, Blackthorn, Thuja, Juniper, Damson, Spruce, Fir, Cedar

Fri, 18 December · Felling time

Rowan, Ash, Hazel, Mirabelle plum, Cherry plum, Spruce, Fir, Cedar, Maple, Apple, Copper beech, Olive, Greengage, Common beech, Walnut, Apricot, Peach, Sweet chestnut

Thu, 31 December · Felling time

Rowan, Ash, Hazel, Mirabelle plum, Cherry plum, Spruce, Fir, Cedar, Yew, Oak, Horse chestnut, Cherry, Sweet chestnut, Alder, Elm, Apricot, Peach, Larch

Sowing time: sow the seeds of trees and shrubs. Felling time: cut timber that is meant to last.

Soil

Soil building and regenerative practice

Bodenpflege

Respect the soil’s rest: no cultivation in frost. The soil regenerates in winter – earthworms withdraw to deeper layers.

Compost

Compost planning for next year: is there enough? Rule of thumb: 3–5 L of mature compost per m² of bed per year.

Klimaresilienz

Keep a garden diary: what worked well, what didn’t? Which varieties were especially resilient? This knowledge is worth its weight in gold next year.

Astronomical calculations after Jean Meeus · IAU constellation boundaries · All information without guarantee

Planting days December 2026 after Maria Thun

The days in this month follow Maria Thun’s method: root, leaf, flower and fruit days by the constellation the moon stands in front of, worked out for your place. The whole month is available on one A4 page as a PDF, free with the calendar post.

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Printable moon calendar December 2026

Every day on one A4 page: day type with change time, moon phase, ascending or descending moon and the unfavourable hours. Free, for the fridge or the garden shed.

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What to harvest in December 2026

Harvest on the day type of the crop, parts above ground preferably in the ascending moon, root vegetables in the descending moon.

Root day

Days: 2–5, 13–14, 22–23, 30–31

Chinese artichoke, Jerusalem artichoke, Parsnip, Scorzonera

Leaf day

Days: 8–9, 17–19, 26

Brussels sprouts, Chicory, Kale, Lamb's lettuce, Leek

Neighbours, crop rotation and the next days for each plant are in the calendar app above, under “Plants”.

Due in December

Preparation days this month

Calculated for Europe/London. Highlighted: root days for horn manure.

Horn manure (500) · descending moon, evening
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Preparations by the moon →

Preparations this month

Working with the preparations in December — winter rest with one exception

Growth stands still and the field spray preparations rest — with one exception: valerian as frost protection. Plus horsetail as a preventive and the compost preparations.

Frequently asked questions about December 2026

When is the Full Moon in December 2026?
The Full Moon falls on December 24, 2026 at 01:29.
When is the New Moon in December 2026?
The New Moon falls on December 9, 2026 at 00:52.
When is the moon waxing in December 2026?
The moon is waxing: 9–23.
When is the moon waning in December 2026?
The moon is waning: 1–8, 24–31.
When is the moon ascending in December 2026?
The moon is ascending: 10–23.
When is the moon descending in December 2026?
The moon is descending: 1–9, 24–31.
When is a Root day in December 2026?
Root day: 2–5, 13–14, 22–23, 30–31.
When is a Leaf day in December 2026?
Leaf day: 8–9, 17–19, 26.
When is a Flower day in December 2026?
Flower day: 6–7, 15–16, 24–25.
When is a Fruit day in December 2026?
Fruit day: 1, 10–12, 20–21, 27–29.

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