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The moon, temperature, moisture, light and nutrients
The above chart, which covers the continental United States, provides a guide to the proper planting times as they relate to the phases of the moon and frost free dates in your area. Following this guide will ensure that the timing of your moon phase garden is organically correct.Factors that encourage good growth
Moon Phase gardening isn't just about the moon. You must take into account all of the factors that encourage good growth. Temperature, soil, water requirements, light requirements and fertilizers all play a part.Time your garden planting by the phases of the moon
What is the best time to plant your garden and insure a robust harvest? The perfect time for planting in your area should be after the last frost and during a waxing/increasing moon for above ground crops or a waning/decreasing moon for below ground crops.Plant above ground crops during a waxing moon
The two main tenets of moon planting are that plants that produce the eaten or desired part above ground should be planted in the waxing moon (the period of increasing light between a new and full moon).
See: Above ground crops - Plants that produce their bounty above the soil
Plant below ground crops when the moon is waning
Plants which produce the eaten or desired part below ground (root crops, flowers grown especially for bulbs or tubers) should be planted in the waning moon (the period of decreasing light after the full moon and before the next new moon).See: Below ground crops - The effect of the moon on root vegetables
The moon patterns and your garden
Many gardeners believe that the moon, in its revolution around the earth, produces an influence on the development of growing plants. These gardeners schedule crop plantings, harvesting and maintenance for times when the moon is in a the proper phase. These moon phases follow a definite pattern by which the farmer can regulate his garden.Moon phase gardening
The belief in moon planting or farming by the phases of the moon is an ancient system of agriculture. It is alluded to by folklore that has passed down to us through the centuries. Greek and Roman writers have written on the subject and it has remained a standard method for planting and growing crops up to the present.|
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