planting according to moon phase

[rubyeta]

Does anyone do this? I am itching to get my seeds in the ground, and wondering if planting ON the new moon makes a difference or if i should wait until it is actually waxing??? And should i hurry to get my root veggies in before tomorrow(new moon)... just potatoes, all the rest are already in!

[rubyeta]

sounds like no one here knows about this technique. I posted a similar question last year and got no replies..... So, i did some research and found that you are not supposed to plant on the new moon! One more day of waiting for me

[Hibou]

The new moon and full moon aren't supposed to be used as planting days. More for cultivating, removing plants, digging weeds, etc. I have planted some of my veggies by the moon before, but we have such a short growing season, it's hard to stick to it completely. Some people take it a step further and combine moon planting with astrological sign planting, but I'm not there yet.

[Erinz]

I remember seeing your post last time too! I used to plant by the moon but have completely fallen out of it. I don't know why either because I really enjoyed the connection I felt and the plants really did seem to respond! I think it may be one of those things that got blown up by motherhood

I should dig my book back out, it's around here some where! I don't remember all the particulars anymore.

[hdeering]

Check out www.suzannemcminn.com . She just posted on this topic.

[Hibou]

I realized yesterday that I planted some new fruiting bushes on the day of the new moon. I'm tempted to dig them up and re-plant them. I wonder if it would make a difference. At least it might set my mind at ease, since I ordered them from halfway across the country. Any thoughts? (quickly!)