Lunar Planting - what have you grown today?

[veggiechicken]

What day is that? I need to wash my hair ready!

[binley100]

tis the time between the new moon (23rd ) and the next full moon ......so quite a big window of opportunity going on there ......

[VirginVegGrower]

17/18th Jan
Flower Libra Last quarter
Synodic:
This is not a good time to be sowing anything in the garden. Instead use this time to weed and harvest from the garden. It is an excellent time to start building a new compost heap.

Biodynamic:
Moon in Libra: This is an Air sign. This is a good time to sow Flowering plants like Broccoli, Cauli, etc

Sidereal:
Moon in Libra: A Good time to sow green manures or cover crops.

19/20th Jan
Leaf Scorpio Waning crescent
Synodic:
This is not a good time to be sowing anything in the garden. Instead use this time to weed and harvest from the garden. It is an excellent time to start building a new compost heap.

Biodynamic:
Moon in Scorpio: This is a Water sign. It is a good time to sow Leaf plants like Cabbages, Celery, Lettuce, etc

Sidereal:
Moon in Scorpio: An excellent time for planting, germination and strong sturdy growth will result.

21st Jan
Fruit Sagittarius Waning crescent*****
Synodic:
This is not a good time to be sowing anything in the garden. Instead use this time to weed and harvest from the garden. It is an excellent time to start building a new compost heap.

Biodynamic:
Moon in Sagittarius: This is a Fire sign. This is a good time to sow Fruiting plants like Broad Beans (Fava), Peas, etc

Sidereal:
Moon in Sagittarius: Dry and barren. Good time to plant onion sets and bulbs.

22nd Jan
Fruit Sagittarius NEW MOON
Synodic:
Sow leafy vegetables and annuals that produce above ground. Lettuce, Spinach, Asparagus, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Sprouts, etc.

Biodynamic:
Moon in Sagittarius: This is a Fire sign. This is a good time to sow Fruiting plants like Broad Beans (Fava), Peas, etc.

Sidereal:
Moon in Sagittarius: Dry and barren. Good time to plant onion sets and bulbs.

[VirginVegGrower]

Hey, VVG, what you asking us for? You're the expert - you did this last year>

But I haven't looked at the moon is this way before. I've decided to chart Mr VVG...I'll say no more...shhhh!

[binley100]

I've noticed that with synodic there are days when its not good to sow owt but the biodynamic seems to have something everyday ......wonder why ?

[veggiechicken]

tis the time between the new moon (23rd ) and the next full moon ......so quite a big window of opportunity going on there ......

I need a really big window.... now for some window shopping...

[VirginVegGrower]

Because Synodic works on a 29 day cycle, so you have a week of sowing each, with the fourth week rested. This works on purely waxing/waning phases of the moon. The Biodynamic works on the moon's passage through the constellations. Check out Rudolf Steiner for more detail on the latter.

[veggiechicken]

See, VVG. I knew you were the expert and would have all the answers. So you're resting this week?

[VirginVegGrower]

I am, which is why I have a cold. It's my optimum time

[binley100]

aah ....I should've gone with synodic ...

[veggiechicken]

I am, which is why I have a cold. It's my optimum time

Optimum time for a cold? If that's what happens with Synodic I'm sticking with Biodynamic. Haven't had a cold since I started Biodynamic Planting with the moon. Must prove something.

[VirginVegGrower]

Don't worry, you'll learn from your mistakes

[VirginVegGrower]

Optimum time for a cold? If that's what happens with Synodic I'm sticking with Biodynamic. Haven't had a cold since I started Biodynamic Planting with the moon. Must prove something.

Then I'm switching back! I advised echinacea use to Nicos today. Shame I don't follow my own advice...

[Helgalush]

Lavender sown today indoors (biodynamic).

[binley100]

My most recent sowings of toms have come down to join us in the kitchen