Showing posts with label planting by the moon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label planting by the moon. Show all posts
May 26, 2010
Planting by the Moon - What will happen if I don't?
I have missed the first quarter moon to plant leafy green vegetables, like lettuce. In the past I have planted them late, during the second quarter moon. The second quarter moon is for planting seed pod vegetables, like tomatoes. What happened to my lettuce plants? Well they bolted of course, since they were planted in the week that encourages seed pod growth. Seed pod vegetables planted late, during the week of the full moon, will delay in flowering (thus making food) and spend too much time on unnecessary root growth. Perennials and trees, on the other hand, need this choice rooting time to make it through the winter.
March 26, 2010
Planting by the Moon - First Quarter Moon
In this moon phase, March 23 until March 29th, when the right side of the moon is lit is the time to plant the seeds for vegetables and plants which thrive best in the heat. This list includes tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, squash and peppers.
Most vegetable plants need almost 100 perfect sunny days to produce to their fullest potential. With this in mind, this might be the perfect time, if not final chance, to start your most valuable food crops from seed. These plants thrive best in full sun. It takes a lot of water for these plants to produce succulent vegetables. They take more nutrients from the soil than other plants. They need lots of room to grow, the more room the more food.
Don't let this seem overwhelming if you are considering a first time garden. Of the vegetables to be planted in this moon phase, I suggest growing peppers and tomatoes. They are easy to grow, produce abundantly and are essential for nutrition. They are can easily be preserved for later too.
It is still too early to buy vegetable plant starts at the store. This moon phase comes next month and when I will be transplanting my seedlings to the garden you can plant your plants from the store.
I found a wonderful planting by the moon posting at "good stuff nw".
Most vegetable plants need almost 100 perfect sunny days to produce to their fullest potential. With this in mind, this might be the perfect time, if not final chance, to start your most valuable food crops from seed. These plants thrive best in full sun. It takes a lot of water for these plants to produce succulent vegetables. They take more nutrients from the soil than other plants. They need lots of room to grow, the more room the more food.
Don't let this seem overwhelming if you are considering a first time garden. Of the vegetables to be planted in this moon phase, I suggest growing peppers and tomatoes. They are easy to grow, produce abundantly and are essential for nutrition. They are can easily be preserved for later too.
It is still too early to buy vegetable plant starts at the store. This moon phase comes next month and when I will be transplanting my seedlings to the garden you can plant your plants from the store.
I found a wonderful planting by the moon posting at "good stuff nw".
This picture is of 1 zucchini squash plant.
March 16, 2010
Gardening by the Moon - New Moon Phase
We are now experiencing a new moon. It is the week after the week without a moon and it happens every month. This is the best time to plant annual flower seeds. It is the best time to plant annual vegetables like lettuce, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower in seeding trays. And the best time to plant seed crops like millet, sunflowers and oats.
The new moon this month is from March 15 until March 22. The plants listed above must be planted before this date so they can mature properly. Here is a general tutorial for starting seeds at home:
The new moon this month is from March 15 until March 22. The plants listed above must be planted before this date so they can mature properly. Here is a general tutorial for starting seeds at home:
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