RE: transplanting
- To: P*@webtv.net (Psychofuzz Psychofuzz), v*@eskimo.com
- Subject: RE: transplanting
- From: E* F*
- Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2000 06:57:50 -0400 (EDT)
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I've never tried planting according to the moon's cycles but I guess that
method has been around for a long time. My days are so busy, especially
during planting season, that I'm lucky just to get the plants/seeds in the
ground without taking the moon phases into consideration...and many people
(myself included) have had very successful crops, so, I'd say go ahead and
start planting. However, if you'd like to know more about this moon thing,
read the info. below....I found it at a Canadian gardening site.
Evelyn
zone 6 - Southern MO
PLANTING BY MOON CYCLES
More than just folklore, planting according to moon cycles is a practice
that some
experienced gardeners swear by. Growth spurts in the garden appear to
coincide with
certain moon phases. Try planting according to these guidelines and make
your own
observations.
Plant vegetables that grow aboveground (tomatoes, lettuce, squash) 2 nights
before the
new moon or in the first quarter of the new moon.
Sow seeds during the waxing moon. Seeds sown during the waning moon,
however,
won’t germinate until the next waxing period.
Plant root vegetables (carrots, beets, radishes, onions) in the third (last)
quarter when
moon is waning.
Transplant on the waning moon. Plants root more readily.
If you’re interested in more details, consult an almanac or good
astronomical calendar.
Waxing Moon: Increasing in size. Half to full moon.
Waning Moon: Decreasing in size. Full moon to last quarter.
------Original Message------
From: Psychofuzz@webtv.net (Psychofuzz Psychofuzz)
To: veggie-list@eskimo.com
Sent: June 3, 2000 9:14:32 PM GMT
Subject: transplanting
I`m ready to transplant some fruit and veggie plants outside, except
everyone I know keeps tellin me to wait for the full moon or else no
fruit will grow. Is this true?
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