moonGROW - Organic gardening by the moon and zodiac signs

Above Ground Crops
The effect of the moon on plants that grow their crop above the ground.

Plants that produce their crops above ground

Above ground crops are the most abundant in nature. Most home gardens have a majority of above ground plants. The care and maintenance of them requires an understanding of each individual species.

Plant above ground crops during a waxing moon

The follow list of plants covers the most common of the above ground crops. All of these should be planted while the moon is waxing. (i.e. when the moon phases are advancing from the new moon to the full moon and growing brighter)

See: Moon Phase Planting Zones - Planting zones and moon phase charts for the organic gardener

Above Ground Crops Planting, Culture and Harvesting

(Select from the plants below)

Barley

Beans

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Cauliflower

Celery

Collards

Corn

Cucumbers

Eggplant

Endive

Kale

Lettuce

Melons

Okra

Parsley

Peas

Peppers

Pumpkins

Spinach

Squash

Swiss Chard

Tomatoes

Watermelons

Wheat

Vegetable Planting Guide

Information on the selection and culture of your favorite vegetable and fruit plants. An invaluable aid in planning an organic home garden. Complete with moon phase and zodiac sign planting, culture and harvesting information.

Technical Resources

US Navy Astronomical Applications Department

A handy guide and moon phase calendar.

The Old Farmers Almanac

The definitive guide to gardening and the weather.

The United States Department of Agriculture

Comprehensive coverage of the latest trends in agriculture.

2012 moon phases

A chart of moon phases and planting dates for 2012 to help you in your garden planning.