| Every early culture known throughout the world | | | | - From the new moon to the first quarter - at this |
| knew and implemented the benefits of planting with | | | | time there is a greater upward pull by the moon - it |
| the phases of the moon. | | | | is a good time to be planting any leaf producing crops |
| Planting according to the phase of the moon is now | | | | such as lettuce, cabbage, spinach, Chinese vegetables |
| looked upon by some as lunacy (if you'll pardon the | | | | etc. as well as flowering annuals |
| pun) and by others as an integral part of their organic | | | | - From the first quarter through to the full moon - |
| gardening strategy. Personally I believe in giving every | | | | this is when you can concentrate on above the |
| plant the best possible chance of growing into a | | | | ground growth, the fruiting type of plants such as |
| strong and healthy specimen. | | | | tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, legumes etc. |
| So if we are to believe that the moon influences the | | | | - From the full moon through to the last quarter - |
| behaviour of water on the earth, then it is reasonable | | | | now is the time to be focusing on root crops such as |
| to think that it influences both soil and plant tissue. | | | | radish, carrots, potatoes etc. as well as bulbs, |
| After all, the gravitational pull of our moon causes the | | | | biennials and perennials |
| tides to ebb and flow twice a day - an incredible | | | | - In the last quarter through to the new moon - Do |
| influence. | | | | Not Plant! You can either take the week off or |
| While there are many systems that have been | | | | spend your time weeding, tidying and mulching. |
| exhaustively tested and recorded, I think that results | | | | Another very simple and easy to remember rule for |
| will vary depending on your particular weather | | | | planting with moon phases is:to plant crops that |
| conditions and soil type. The effects of moon planting | | | | produce above the ground during the increasing light |
| are pretty much non-existent in soils where chemical | | | | of the moon (from new moon to full moon) and to |
| fertilizers and pesticides are in use. | | | | plant crops that produce below the ground during the |
| Working with the appropriate phase of the Moon for | | | | decreasing light of the moon (from full moon to new |
| each aspect of planting, cultivation, and harvesting | | | | moon). |
| can increase quality along with quantity of your yield. | | | | I believe it's worth giving a go in your garden. |
| The actual days of Full Moon and New (or Dark) | | | | Anything that is going to increase your yields is worth |
| Moon are best avoided. Try the suggestions below | | | | trying - especially when it is totally free. Good luck. |
| and keep notes of your results in your garden diary. | | | | |