According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac best days to plant according to moon phase and the OSU Extension Gardening Calendar, here is the planting guide for April/May in USDA Zone 8b:
| Crop/Flower | Best Moon Phase Dates to Plant from the Old Farmer’s Almanac | Best Day |
| Gladioli | April 6-18 | Apr 7-8, 16-17 |
| Carrots | April 6-18 | Apr 7-8, 16-17 |
| Leeks | April 6-18 | Apr 7-8, 16-17 |
| Radishes | April 6-18 | Apr 7-8, 16-17 |
| Turnips | April 6-18 | Apr 7-8, 16-17 |
| Rutabagas | April 6-18 | Apr 7-8, 16-17 |
| Rhubarb | April 6-18 | Apr 7-8, 16-17 |
| Chives | April 6-18 | Apr 7-8, 16-17 |
| Alyssum (Transplants) | April 1-4, 20-30, May 1-4 | Apr 25-26, May 4 |
| Phlox (Transplants) | April 1-4, 20-30, May 1-4 | Apr 25-26, May 4 |
| Marigolds (Transplants) | April 1-4, 20-30, May 1-4 | Apr 25-26, May 4 |
| Spinach | April 1-4, 20-30, May 1-4 | Apr 25-26, May 4 |
| Lettuce | April 1-4, 20-30, May 1-4 | Apr 25-26, May 4 |
| Cabbage | April 1-4, 20-30, May 1-4 | Apr 25-26, May 4 |
| Broccoli | April 1-4, 20-30, May 1-4 | Apr 25-26, May 4 |
| Cauliflower | April 1-4, 20-30, May 1-4 | Apr 25-26, May 4 |
| Brussel Sprouts | April 1-4, 20-30, May 1-4, 20-31 | Apr 25-26, May 4 |
| Endive | April 1-4, 20-30, May 1-4 | Apr 25-26, May 4 |
| Chard | April 1-4, 20-30, May 1-4 | Apr 25-26, May 4 |
| Peas | April 1-4, 20-30, May 1-4 | Apr 25-26, May 4 |
| Kale | May 1-4, 20-31 | May 4, 22-23 |
| Onions | May 6-18 | May 13-14 |
| Potatoes | May 6-18 | May 13-14 |
| Gladioli | May 6-18 | May 13-14 |
| Dahlias | May 6-18 | May 13-14 |
| Tuberous Begonias | May 6-18 | May 13-14 |
| Chrysathemums | May 6-18 | May 13-14 |
| Snap Beans | May 20-31 | May 22-23 |
| Lima Beans | May 20-31 | May 22-23 |
| Tomatoes | May 20-31 | May 22-23 |
| Peppers | May 20-31 | May 22-23 |
| Eggplant | May 20-31 | May 22-23 |
| Cucumbers | May 20-31 | May 22-23 |
| Cantaloupe | May 20-31 | May 22-23 |
| Watermelon | May 20-31 | May 22-23 |
| Summer/Winter Squash | May 20-31 | May 22-23 |
| Pumpkin | May 20-31 | May 22-23 |
| Dill | May 20-31 | May 22-23 |
Plant flowering bulbs, belowground crops, biennial and perennial flowers during a waning moon (day after the full moon until day before the new moon). Plant aboveground crops and annual flowering plants during a waxing moon (day after a new moon until the day before a full moon).
Don’t forget to go to the Zone 8b Outdoor Seed Planting Table for companion planting info as well.
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