Moon Gardening Calendar February 1st - 15th.

February 2010

1st-2nd. Clear Ground, Turn Sod. Kill Plant Pests.

3rd-5th. Favorable Days For Planting Root Crops. Fine For Sowing Grains, Hay, And Forage Crops. Plant Flowers.

6th-7th. Plant Carrots, Turnips, Onions, Beets, Irish Potatoes, And Other Root Crops In The South. Lettuce, Cabbage, Collards, And Other Leafy Vegetables Will Do Well. Start Seedbeds.

8th-10th. Neither Plant Nor Sow On These Barren Days.

11th-12th. Any Root Crops That Can Be Planted Now Will Do Well.

13th-15th. Barren Days. Fine For Clearing, Plowing, Fertilizing, And Killing Plant Pests.

Thank you!

Humm, the chart says to plant 'root crops' from the 3 through the 12 (except 8-10) ?
That seems like a long planting span.
And I wounder why 8-10 are 'no plant days' ?
I'm still working on this system and one of these days it will be clear to me. ^_^

I've wondered the same thing Rentman; and from what I have gathered the moon moves thru the different signs of the zodiac during it's cycle each month. It seems to be in each sign for 2 or 3 days. Some of the signs, Gemini, Leo, Aquarius, and Sagittarius are barren and dry signs which are not good for planting anything.

do you agree cristina?

Now, knowing when the moon is in the path of the different signs is the menthod that I am still wanting to learn.

That sounds right, Allwild

Yes, is not only the moon phase the one to look at, but the planetsthat the moon travels through

The moon moves through the signs of the Zodiac in the heavens every couple of days.

Different signs are associated with an element of earth, air, fire or water. When the moon is in a water sign it is the most fertile time for planting. Different types of plants have favorite signs too, such as leafy plants prefer the water signs. The fertile water signs are Cancer, Pisces, and Scorpio, and are best for planting above ground, leafy annuals.

The Earth signs, Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, are also very fertile and good for planting. The root is the part of the plant associated with earth signs, so it is especially good for planting root crops, or for transplanting to encourage root development.

Air signs work well for some plants, but are generally barren and dry. Libra is an exception to that rule, and is semi-fertile and good for blooming flowers and herbs.

Flowers are the part of the plant associated with air signs. Melons like Gemini, and onions respond well in Aquarius. When the moon is in an air sign it is a good time to harvest and cultivate.

The fire signs of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius are very barren and dry, but may be used for crops grown for their seed. Because it is barren, Leo is a good sign for weeding and cultivation, so seeds won't sprout. It is also good to harvest during a fire sign.

Some plants have better results with a certain sign or element.

See this chart for specifics.

Other garden chores have preferences for the sign also, such as pruning in Scorpio, weeding in Leo. Harvesting in the dry air and fire signs in the fourth quarter helps preserve fruit and vegetables for storage.

In between signs the moon is void of course, which is a good time to take a break and enjoy the fruits (and vegetables!) of your labors!

Note:The astrological signs used for planting should not be confused with the astronomical constellations that the moon travels through.

Aries- A fire sign. Barren and dry. Harvest root and fruit for storage. Cultivate, destroy weeds and pests.

Taurus- An earth sign. Productive and moist. Second best for planting and transplanting. Good for root crops and potatoes, especially when hardiness is important. Also a good sign for leafy vegetables such as lettuce, cabbage and spinach.

Gemini- An air sign. Barren and dry. Harvest root and fruit for storage. Cultivate, destroy weeds and pests. Melon seeds respond well in this sign.

Cancer- A water sign. Very fruitful and moist. The best sign for all planting and transplanting. Also good for grafting, and irrigation.

Leo- A fire sign. Very barren and dry. Cultivate, harvest root and fruit for storage. An excellent time to destroy weeds and pests in the fourth quarter.

Virgo- An earth sign. Barren and moist. Some flowers and vines are favored by it. Cultivate and destroy weeds and pests.

Libra- An air signs. Semi-fruitful and moist. Best sign for planting beautiful and fragrant flowers, vines and herbs. Good for planting pulpy stems like kohlrabi, and root crops.

Scorpio- A water sign. Very fruitful and moist. Best planting sign for sturdy plants and vines. Tomatoes like to be transplanted in Scorpio, and it is a good sign for corn and squash. Graft or prune in the third and fourth quarter to retard growth and promote better fruit. A good sign for irrigation and transplanting.

Sagittarius- A fire sign. Barren and dry. Harvest roots and onions for storage, and plant onion sets and fruit trees. A good sign in which to cultivate the soil.

Capricorn- An earth sign. Productive and dry. Good for planting potatoes and other root crops, and for encouraging strong hardy growth. Good for grafting, and pruning to promote healing, and applying organic fertilizer.

Aquarius- An air sign. Barren and dry. Harvest root and fruit for storage. Cultivate, destroy weeds and pests. Good for planting onion sets.

Pisces- A water sign. Very productive and moist. Second best sign for planting and transplanting. Especially good for root growth and irrigation.

Thank you cristina! It is all so interesting.

I'm sure there are lots of things said about planting that are not the "norm" or the rule of thumb here but, I've heard that although Sagittarius is a dry and barren sign, some people will plant their chiles during this moon phase for fiery hot crops. It should be interesting to try this and see what happens.

Thanks, Christina, a lot of information, and typing!

Allwild, Hi!
I'm happy that we are all learning from our experience with moon gardening and is great that we are sharing the result we get.

Molamola, is my pleasure so, do follow the calendar, you will notice the difference in the vegie plot.

Thanks!

Oh, Christina, I've been gardening by the Moon for-- at least 40 years. I'm 62 and started studying Astrology when I was 18.

It works. If it didn't, it wouldn't exist, hey?

Ah!, talking to the converted, well it is a good reassurance your post.

Yes, yes, yes, it does work!

I learned from old folks when I was a child.

People just want to be rid of old folks now, bummer.

I feel very blessed to be in the company of such knowledge and wisdom.

Molamola, it is a shame that people don't appreciate the old folks like they used to.

I went to the healthfood store yesterday and ended up in a two hour conversation with the elderly owner... well I was mostly listening. What a joy it was and I learned so much.

Today I will plant onions. And maybe some wildflower seeds.

If you see a sculpture in front of a medical building, or a picture with a family sort of program, it's always a man, woman, and two or three little children. I guess that's the American family.