Planting by the Moon

People have been planting by the moon's phases for centuries. Moon planting, or planting by the moon, as it is also known, has been a method of gardening practised by the most ancient of cultures. They knew when to plant and when to harvest, because they planted by watching the lunar phases and so created moon gardens long before it became the popular practise it has become today.

The moon planting rule says to plant crops that produce above the ground during the increasing light of the moon (from new moon to full moon)

The first week is especially good for crops that have their seeds on the outside, such as asparagus, cabbage, broccoli, celery and spinach. The second week (between the 1st quarter and the Full Moon) is best for crops that produce seeds on the inside, like peppers, tomatoes, peaches, cucumbers and melons.

Then plant crops that produce below the ground during the decreasing light of the moon.
(from full moon to new moon). plant root crops such as potatoes, peanuts, carrots and onions.

Plant your seeds within 48 hours before a full moon.

Do not plant on the day of the New Moon or Full Moon.