moon planting

[hawthorns]

can some 1 please tell me when the next moon day for planting potatoes is.
thankyou

[Comfreyfan]

I note down the nearest weekends! So I've got the 11th/12th April marked on my calendar.

[bebee]

what is Moon Planting please

[TEB]

Short answer, the theory goes that different plants are best "worked" on certain days according to where/what phase the moon is at, there are three main methods that can be followed, more information here Guide to planting by the moon - The Gardeners Calendar

[bebee]

Thank you Teb i don't feel as dumb now when i see people talking about Moon Planting

[Eyren]

can some 1 please tell me when the next moon day for planting potatoes is.
thankyou

Easter weekend!

Easter is the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox, thus it always falls in the week when the moon is starting to wane, which happens to be the best time to plant spuds (and other root crops).

Mine are already in 'cos Easter is so late this year and I want to beat the blight - but most years I plant my spuds on Good Friday, which is the traditional day.

There's a moon-planting group (started by BrideXIII), which may help you keep on track:

Moonplanting for Dummies

Anyone can join

[Matt.]

Short answer, the theory goes that different plants are best "worked" on certain days according to where/what phase the moon is at, there are three main methods that can be followed, more information here Guide to planting by the moon - The Gardeners Calendar

I don't get the updates done to the gardeners calendar. So often its now contradictory between the three methods to follow I wonder if there is any point. Which one do most folk use synodic, biodynamic or just look at the leaf/fruit/root symbols at the top?

[Matt.]

Tomorrow is a prime example. Should I sow lettuce or not:

Synodic:
Sow leafy vegetables and annuals that produce above ground. Lettuce, Spinach, Asparagus, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Sprouts, Sweetcorn, Cucumber. Grains are also good to plant now. This is not a good time to pick vegetables if they are to be stored.

Biodynamic:
Moon in Aries: This is a Fire sign. This is a good time to sow Fruiting plants like Aubergines (Eggplant), Broad Beans (Fava), Cucumbers, Peas, Peppers, Tomatoes, but it would not be a good time to sow Leaf plants like Cabbages, Celeriac, Celery, Dill, Lettuce, Rhubarb, Spinach,


I was quite taken by this idea. Now I'm starting to think its a load of old pony!!

[IgglePiggle]

Tomorrow is a prime example. Should I sow lettuce or not:

Synodic:
Sow leafy vegetables and annuals that produce above ground. Lettuce, Spinach, Asparagus, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Sprouts, Sweetcorn, Cucumber. Grains are also good to plant now. This is not a good time to pick vegetables if they are to be stored.

Biodynamic:
Moon in Aries: This is a Fire sign. This is a good time to sow Fruiting plants like Aubergines (Eggplant), Broad Beans (Fava), Cucumbers, Peas, Peppers, Tomatoes, but it would not be a good time to sow Leaf plants like Cabbages, Celeriac, Celery, Dill, Lettuce, Rhubarb, Spinach,


I was quite taken by this idea. Now I'm starting to think its a load of old pony!!

Try both and see how you get on. Then write down which one seems to be working

[lisab]

hehe - I thought 'moon planting' was some crazy science experiment to try to replicate conditions on the moon to see if plants could grow there - haha!!! Crazy!

[TEB]

Tomorrow is a prime example. Should I sow lettuce or not:

Synodic:
Sow leafy vegetables and annuals that produce above ground. Lettuce, Spinach, Asparagus, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Sprouts, Sweetcorn, Cucumber. Grains are also good to plant now. This is not a good time to pick vegetables if they are to be stored.

Biodynamic:
Moon in Aries: This is a Fire sign. This is a good time to sow Fruiting plants like Aubergines (Eggplant), Broad Beans (Fava), Cucumbers, Peas, Peppers, Tomatoes, but it would not be a good time to sow Leaf plants like Cabbages, Celeriac, Celery, Dill, Lettuce, Rhubarb, Spinach,


I was quite taken by this idea. Now I'm starting to think its a load of old pony!!

I just use this calendar but ignore the bit about hair dressing Moon calendar astrology - free chart online

[Edwardo82]

It is very interesting and I think trial and error would be the best way to introduce myself to Moon Planting.

I have started writing down dates in my Diary for planting dates.

Thanks all

[walshie]

sorry i think it is a load of old rubbish! it all depends upon sunshine, heat, humidity and soil. it is just by chance that someone did a test and got something different and blamed it on the moon. too many factors, sorry thats what i think.

[Comfreyfan]

The way it was explained to me it made perfect sense. The moon's gravitational pull affects all water on earth. As well as the seas, it also 'pulls' the water table higher in the soil - some plants/seeds appreciate different amounts of moisture beneath them when planted, so different times of the moon calendar will suit different types of plants.

I'm not sure about all the extra bits - planting in Aries or water signs or anything else, but planting by the moon cycles has been round for a very long time and I've had good results since I've been following it.

[jimbojetset]

oh god not again!

you might want to search for previous discussions before opening up this can of worms!

either way if anyone does get interested in moon planting i would implore them NOT to buy a book by nick kollerstrom, whom it turns out is a nasty little man

that's all i will say unless poked with a stick!

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