Lunar Planting - what have you grown today?

[HeatherL]

I was going to give moon planting a try this year but am not sure which of the three methods to try. I have a whole load of tomato and pepper seeds that I was going to pop in the garland heated propogator I treated myself to. I have read on one site that they are considered a fruit and the next day for planting them is next Sunday. Are aubergines also considered a fruit?

[veggiechicken]

I'm trying Biodynamic as it seems the most flexible to me. As you say the next fruit day will be Tuesday 31st according to the calendar I am following Moon calendar astrology - free chart online
Peppers, aubergines and tomatoes are all fruit.
I'm enjoying the regime as it makes me think about what can be done each day and gives my gardening time a structure.

[Helgalush]

Tomatoes are fully up (apart from the three no shows), lavenders are fully up, little gem lettuces on kitchen windowsill have germinated (thank you to the Virtual Seed Parcel).

Peppers sown yesterday. (Following biodynamic).

Think I am going to hold off sowing anything else until February now.

[VirginVegGrower]

I was going to give moon planting a try this year but am not sure which of the three methods to try. I have a whole load of tomato and pepper seeds that I was going to pop in the garland heated propogator I treated myself to. I have read on one site that they are considered a fruit and the next day for planting them is next Sunday. Are aubergines also considered a fruit?

Yes, aubergines are considered a fruit.

[VirginVegGrower]

Date: 23&24 January 2012
Root Capricorn NEW MOON

Synodic:
Sow leafy vegetables and annuals that produce above ground. Lettuce, Spinach, Asparagus, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Sprouts, etc.

Biodynamic:
Moon in Capricorn: This is an Earth sign. It is a good time to sow Root plants like Garlic, Horseradish, Jerusalem Artichokes, Onions, Shallots, Spring Onions, etc.

Sidereal:
Moon in Capricorn: Potatoes and tubers planted now will have a strong growth.

25/26/27 January 2012
Flower Aquarius NEW MOON

Synodic:
Sow leafy vegetables and annuals that produce above ground. Lettuce, Spinach, Asparagus, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Sprouts, Etc.

Biodynamic:
Moon in Aquarius: This is an Air sign. This is a good time to sow Flowering plants like broccoli, cauliflower, PSB, etc.

Sidereal:
Moon in Aquarius: Dry and barren. Good time for garden maintenance.

28&29 January 2012
Leaf Pisces Waxing crescent

Synodic:
Sow leafy vegetables and annuals that produce above ground. Lettuce, Spinach, Asparagus, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Sprouts, etc.

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

Sidereal:
Moon in Pisces: This water sign promotes root growth.

[marchogaeth]

Kohl rabi? Leaf?? And aren't turnips swollen stems? So leaf or root? Or have I got my turnips and swedes mixed up?

[VirginVegGrower]

Kohl Rabi is leaf. Turnip would smack root to me, but others say leaf or root! What are you wanting it for? Roots/leaves/both?

[VirginVegGrower]

Parsley, basil, oregano sown in pots. Some cauliflower and lettuce sown in modules.

[marchogaeth]

Kohl Rabi is leaf. Turnip would smack root to me, but others say leaf or root! What are you wanting it for? Roots/leaves/both?

Thanks, I thought KR would be leaf so I'm going to go with turnip as leaf, too even though I'll be growing for the "root" (but what I have a feeling is swollen stem like KR).

[marchogaeth]

Sunday's basil showed its first sprout this morning and about 50% of those sown are up this evening.

[binley100]

Today have sown some AYR and snowball cauli's ......First lot of cabbages sown have raised their heads so tomorrow as its a leaf day will sow a few more

[VirginVegGrower]

What cabbage are you sowing Bins? Summer?

[binley100]

Greyhound......then I thought I'd try some Kalibos and some Fildekraut

[Thelma Sanders]

As it's a flower day, I sowed my sweetpeas.

Will sow my Hispi cabbage on Sunday when it changes to a leaf day

[VirginVegGrower]

Greyhound......then I thought I'd try some Kalibos and some Fildekraut

I gave my Greyhound away have ordered some from RS and am eagerly awaiting it's delivery! Have some Snowball cauli but mine days April on it. Can I sow now and when should I plant - is it hardy or do you cloche?