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Post by tendingmygarden on May 11, 2015 11:05:54 GMT -5
I thought it common knowledge that the moon has a lot influence on the earth.
I try to plant according to the Almanacs planting schedule whenever I can. If it's a question of planting on a "bad" day or not planting at all, then I go right ahead and plant anyway. But because the moon has such an influence on the earth, I feel it gives me an edge when I can plant on recommended days.
Some variables are so subtle that we may not be aware of them, but they make a difference nonetheless.
Spring Rain, you will really enjoy your study of Thomas Jefferson. He was an amazing gardener and is responsible for bringing some our now-favorite veggies to this country.
Theresa
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Post by James on May 13, 2015 23:59:28 GMT -5
"Not only that - I am obsessive about when to plant, where to plant, how to rotate crops. I don't think that I could stand adding phases of the moon to my planting scheme. I already drive myself crazy with details. I don't quite believe in companion planting either except for things like trap crops and allopathic plants. "
I grew up in a farming/gardening area. I have been a farmer/gardener for many years. Around these parts, no one talks about planting by the moon. It apparently doesn't matter to this crowd. My point is that loads and more loads of great crops are harvested from the area, with no regard to phases of the moon.
brownrexx, I too feel that crop rotation is a good thing. I also am not a supporter of companion planting and believe that plants do best given their own space and enough space.
It's good to follow beans with corn, but beans growing in the corn patch has never shown me anything of value. Yes, I have tried it a couple of times.
SpringRain, Hey its OK to experiment if you like. Let us know what you learn?
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