When to plant tomatoes in 2025 according to the lunar calendar

Planting dates

The lunar calendar for tomato planting is a table that lists favorable and unfavorable days for each month for various agricultural practices. Using this table, you can calculate the best time to plant tomato seeds for seedlings.

To correctly determine the landing time based on the lunar phase, it is necessary not to blindly rely on the calendar, but to correlate the data provided in it with the following points:

• Varietal characteristics of the crop. Today, breeders have developed a variety of cultivars with varying growth and harvest periods. Each seed package contains information on the best time to sow.
• Plant cultivation options: open ground or greenhouse. In the first case, the timing of sowing tomato seeds for seedlings and subsequent planting of young plants in open ground should primarily be based on the climatic conditions of the growing region.

Once you've determined the right time to plant a particular variety, you need to look at the lunar calendar and find the closest favorable days to that time.To the resulting number you need to add 6 days during which the seeds will germinate, and 12 days for the first shoots to appear.

According to the lunar calendar, the following days are suitable for sowing tomato seedlings in 2025:

• January: 1–3, 16–18, 30–31;
• February: 14–16;
• March: 1–3, 16–18, 30–31;
• April: 1–3, 16–18, 30–31;
• May: 14–16, 28–30;
• June: 14–16, 28–30;
• July: 12–14, 27–29;
• August: 10–12, 25–27;
• September: 8–10, 24–26;
• October: 8–10, 23–25;
• November: 6–8, 22–24;
• December: 6–8, 21–23.

As we can see, in 2025, tomato seed planting can be done every month. Therefore, astrologers have additionally developed the following recommendations to help determine the best time for this operation:

• sowing of planting material can be carried out on days when the Moon is in Cancer, Pisces and Scorpio, provided that the soil is minimally moist;
• It is forbidden to perform this manipulation during the new moon, as the moon's energy is reduced at this time. This also applies to the period when the celestial body is at its peak (full moon);
• Fertilizing can be done when the moon is waning or waxing. This procedure should also be performed when the moon is under the influence of Virgo, Taurus, and Capricorn.
• During the waning moon, the seeds of this crop germinate much worse.

Once the timing has been determined, it is necessary to find out how to properly plant tomato seeds for seedlings.

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How to plant seedlings according to the recommended timing

So, we've determined when to plant tomatoes according to the lunar calendar, now we need to determine the correct procedure. First, you need to prepare the soil. You can buy soil at any gardening store. However, many people prepare it themselves.

Tomato seeds should be planted in a soil mixture consisting of the following components: sand, mineral fertilizers, ash, and peat. Ash can be replaced with dolomite or chalk. Coconut coir can be used instead of peat.

You also need to prepare the seeds themselves. It's recommended to purchase seeds only from trusted and reputable manufacturers or prepare them yourself. When purchasing planting material, pay attention to its expiration date.

To obtain good seedlings, seeds must be screened, selecting only the best. To do this, place them in a glass of water. Any that float to the surface should not be planted. This test is only performed when harvesting seeds yourself.

Next, the seeds should be treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. They are soaked in the solution for 15 minutes. After this, they are treated with micronutrients. The seeds are soaked in a special solution for two hours.

Now they're ready for germination. They're laid out on a moistened layer of paper. A plastic sheet is placed on top. After that, the paper is placed in a warm place. The seeds should germinate at a temperature of 22–25°C. Four days are enough for the seeds to sprout.

All of the above procedures should be performed according to the favorable days listed in the lunar calendar. After preparing the soil and seeds, you can begin planting. The appropriate time for this operation was given in the previous section. It's worth noting that all subsequent steps (pricking out, planting, etc.) must be performed on a suitable day. Otherwise, all your efforts may be unsuccessful.

Plant the seeds in cups filled with soil. Use tweezers to plant the seeds. Leave no more than 1 cm between adjacent seeds. Cover the cups with soil.

Watering is done using a spray bottle. Future seedlings should be watered not with plain water, but with a nutrient solution made from liquid and mineral fertilizers.

The top of the glass must be covered with glass or film. It should be placed in a warm, dark place. The container is exposed to light and removed from the glass once the first shoots appear. Once the tomato seedlings have established themselves, they can be planted in a greenhouse or open ground.

When to plant seedlings in open ground or a greenhouse

Planting tomatoes according to the lunar calendar in 2025, whether in open or protected conditions, should be done on favorable days. This will minimize the risk of tomato death and speed up their rooting in the new location.

The time for transplanting seedlings into the ground depends on whether the plants will be grown in an open or greenhouse garden. For example, when growing in an open garden, the best days for planting in May are the 18th–19th and 31st, while in June, the best days are the 1st–3rd and 10th–12th. Typically, planting occurs 60–70 days after the first shoots emerge.

If tomatoes are grown in a greenhouse, favorable planting days in April are the 20th–22nd, 24th–27th, and in May, the 9th–11th, and 18th–19th. According to the classic plan, the grown seedlings should be planted indoors 50–60 days after the first shoots appear. The temperature inside the greenhouse should remain at 20°C during the day and 18°C ​​at night for two days.

Two days before transplanting the seedlings, stop watering. Just before transplanting, water the plants thoroughly until the soil reaches a uniform consistency. This will protect the delicate root system of the young plants from damage during the transfer from the pot to the ground.

Unfavorable period for landing in 2025

It's worth remembering that 2025, in addition to favorable planting days, also contains some dates that are downright unsuitable. This year, tomato seedlings should not be planted on March 12th and 28th, April 11th and 26th, or May 11th and 23rd. This practice is also not recommended during the new moon and full moon.

Knowing the lunar calendar's timing for planting tomatoes allows any gardener to quickly determine the right time to sow seedlings, allowing them to grow healthy and strong young shoots.