The only example I can remember is that the right time to plant beets is when the forsythia is in bloom. The practice is supposed to be far more reliable than just going by calendar dates, and I'd love to find out more, but I can't remember the word!
In gardening, what's the term for using nature signs (not calendar dates) to determine when to plant, etc.?
Lunar planting is influenced by two factors:
The lunar phase controls the amount of moisture in the soil. This moisture is at its peak at the time of the new and the full moon. The tides are highest at this time, when sun and moon are lined up with earth. Just as the moon pulls the tides in the oceans, it also pulls upon the subtle bodies of water, causing moisture to rise in the earth, which encourages germination and growth. Tests have proven that seeds will absorb the most water at the time of the full moon.
The astrological signs of the zodiac correspond with the elements of water, earth, fire, or air. Each plant has a preference for what elemental sign it is planted in. The best time for starting seeds of most annual plants is during the fertile water signs, but root crops like earth signs, and flowers especially like the air sign of Libra. The moon sign changes every few days.
Reply:farmers almanac i believe
Reply:USUALLY AT THE END OF MAY OR BY MEMORIAL DAY
Reply:I think you should look at the lunar calendar for general planting cycles
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