People have been planting their gardens by the Moon since the beginning of time. Farmers want to get the most out of their crops so they follow the Moon cycle so the get the highest yield. It makes total sense if you think about it because the Moon control the water here on Earth and plants can't survive without water. There are three different types of scientific methods of lunar garden; synodic, biodynamic, sidereal. The sidereal method is when you plant by orbit of the Moons rotation around the Earth. The rotation takes 27.3 days to complete. The orbit breaks into 12 equal 30 degree sections to represent the position of the Moon in the sky. Depending on the Moons place in its orbit will depend on when and what you plant using the sidereal way. The biodynamic method focuses on the 12 astrological signs of the Moon as a way to accurate position it. Depending on the current sign of the Moon you would now if it was a good time to plant, transplant, or even weed. The last method is not just the most common method, but the method I use the synodic method. The Moon phases decide what you will be doing in your garden so that you will have a lush and bountiful garden. New Moon The sun and Moon are in close to complete alignment at this time. The gravitational pull of the Moon begins to increases which causes water to be pulled up. Plants of course require water to grow and survive, so this is a huge advantage for the growth of the plant. The seeds swell and sprout their roots. The increasing Moonlight allows for balanced root and leaf growth. During this time we plant above-ground fruits and vegetables like lettuce, cabbage, and broccoli. Waxing Quarter Moon The Moonlight becomes stronger as the gravitational pull lessens as the alignment of the Moon and sun moving further apart. The Moonlight helps with seed germination and leaf growth. Photosynthesis convert light energy from the Moons light to produce growth. We recommend planting fruits and vegetables that contains seeds in them like tomatoes, melons, and beans. Full Moon The gravitational pull of the Moon starts to increase as the Moonlight starts to decrease. There is plenty of water in the soil which is great for the developing roots. This is a great time to not just plant, but also transplant as well. Waning Quarter Moon
During this phase both the gravitational pull and the Moon light have decreased so planting is not really recommended. This is a time for pruning, harvesting, and pest control.
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