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Second Quarter Moon:
Moon Phase Gardening - A time for planting above ground crops
A time of increasing moonlight (waxing moon)
 In the Second Quarter moon (i.e. waxing half moon) the moonlight is strong and increasing. It is a time during which the effects of the moon and the timing of your planting encourage growth.See: Gardening by moon phases- Timing garden activities with the moon
Plant and transplant above ground crops nowThis is a good time for planting and/or transplanting your vegetation. Plants that produce their fruits above ground are benefited by an increasing brightness of the moon. Also, it is the optimum point in the growth cycle during which new growth takes hold. All above ground vegetables should be planted now for the maximum moon phase benefits.
See: Above ground crops - The effect of the moon on plants that grow their crops above the ground
The second quarter moon is divided into two planting stages.
 1 - New Moon thru Second Quarter Moon
This is the time to plant leafy cropsPlant seeds and transplants of leafy plants during the time spanning the New Moon and the Second Quarter Moon. These would include swiss chard and herbs as well as any other plant that's harvested for its leaves.Other examples of such crops are lettuce, spinach, celery, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and grain crops. Cucumbers are believed to like this phase also, even though they are an exception to the rule.
A time to plant gymnosperms (plants that bear thier seeds outside of the vegetable)This is also the optimal time for setting plants that bear their seeds on the outside of the fruit. (i.e. strawberries, corn, etc.) Known as Gymnosperms this type of vegetation has seeds that are not enclosed in an ovary but are exposed on the outer portion of the vegetable. 2 - Second Quarter Moon thru the Full Moon
This is the time to plant all other above ground cropsThis window of opportunity is a time when the moon most influences plants that bear their seeds inside the fruit. These would include tomatoes, melons, peppers and eggplant. Technically these plants are classified as Angiosperm, a class of plants that has the seeds enclosed in an ovary; includes flowering plants.
Be sure to plant or transplant crops that produce their seeds inside the fruit between the Second Quarter and Full Moon.
See: Moon Phase Planting Zones - Planting zones and moon phase charts for the organic gardener
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Second Quarter CropsIn general the types of crops that prefer the second quarter moon phase are annuals that produce their fruits above the ground, such as beans, peas, squash, etc.This is also the preferred time to plant flowers, grass, trees and shrubs as they also are considered above ground crops.
If in doubt always plant anything that produces the majority of it's produce above the ground during this phase of the moon. The increasing effects of the moon at this time encourages the germination of these seeds.
See: Plant and Vegetable Guide - Planting, growing, maintaining and harvesting your favorites
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