[pol and mick]

Hi, I am interested in the idea of planting veg according to the different phases of the moon. I have on order a book called Gardening and planting by the moon by Nick Kollerstrom but are having to wait a week or two for delivery.
If any member of the forum has a copy of this book, can i be cheeky and ask when is the best time this month to plant potatoes and broad beans.(broad beans are shop brought are well established, though i understand  this makes no difference, the transfer of the plant to the final bed is all that matters).If any other veg are best sown during this months moon phases, i would be most grateful for the info. x

[vegmandan]

I think the weather and the temperature of the soil will have more of an effect on your crop than what phase the Moon is in.....sorry.... :?

[DD.]

We've had this before - here's a couple......

http://www.chat.allotment-garden.org/viewtopic.php?t=4212&highlight=moon+planting

http://www.chat.allotment-garden.org/viewtopic.php?t=14625&highlight=moon+planting

Enter "moon and planting" (no inverted commas) into a search to see them all.

Personally I believe in planting when I can between the rain showers!

[penance]

can i be cheeky and ask when is the best time this month to plant potatoes and broad beans

Some time between 6:30am and 7pm on a dry day.

[DD.]

can i be cheeky and ask when is the best time this month to plant potatoes and broad beans

Some time between 6:30am and 7pm on a dry day.

Absolutely spot on!

[spud]

pol and mick, Firstly I'm sorry that you didn't get an answer that will help you , I know there is much more to it, but its not for everyone as you can see. Secondly, I too would like an answer to your questions, I'm going to have a look at the book you mention.

Weather conditions do play a huge part in when you can do things outside, but nature knows best, work with her   AIMHO

Cheers

 

[Aunt Sally]

If you look at the topics DD. highlighted you will find LOADS of information and discussion there  :!:

[spud]

Hi, I am interested in the idea of planting veg according to the different phases of the moon. I have on order a book called Gardening and planting by the moon by Nick Kollerstrom but are having to wait a week or two for delivery.
If any member of the forum has a copy of this book, can i be cheeky and ask when is the best time this month to plant potatoes and broad beans.(broad beans are shop brought are well established, though i understand  this makes no difference, the transfer of the plant to the final bed is all that matters).If any other veg are best sown during this months moon phases, i would be most grateful for the info. x

Aunt Sally, I didn't take the trouble to read all the high lighted posts, because that doesn't answer the 'specific' questions in the post above. Posting links is easy and a huge waste of time for those that don't just want ' LOADS of information and discussion' again AIMHO

No offence intended

Cheers


 

[gregmcalister]

I haven't tried out moon planting however the following link tells you what you should be planting for the rest of the month:

http://www.the-gardeners-calendar.co.uk/Moon_Planting.asp

Although I haven't tried it I do have an open mind and I'd be interested to hear from people who have tried moon planting v conventional planting and what the results were.

[flowerlady]

Hi pol & mick ...  which one are you ?? !!  :roll:  

I use the link greg put up too  and as a quick reference I find it very helpful ... the veg listed for a specific day also have hyper-links for more info!!  

Let me know how you get on!!  
Flo  

[spud]

gregmcalister you have my thanks, thats a very interesting site, with a very useful planting guide.

Cheers

 

[Aunt Sally]

Hi, I am interested in the idea of planting veg according to the different phases of the moon. I have on order a book called Gardening and planting by the moon by Nick Kollerstrom but are having to wait a week or two for delivery.
If any member of the forum has a copy of this book, can i be cheeky and ask when is the best time this month to plant potatoes and broad beans.(broad beans are shop brought are well established, though i understand  this makes no difference, the transfer of the plant to the final bed is all that matters).If any other veg are best sown during this months moon phases, i would be most grateful for the info. x

Aunt Sally, I didn't take the trouble to read all the high lighted posts, because that doesn't answer the 'specific' questions in the post above. Posting links is easy and a huge waste of time for those that don't just want ' LOADS of information and discussion' again AIMHO

No offence intended

Cheers


 

Sorry spud,  missunderstand there no offence taken

The members who have been here a long time won't want to discuss it again I'm sure, but there are lots of new members who might  :!:

It's a topic that comes up frequently  

[noshed]

I plant by the days I have off.

[Gwiz]

I plant by the days I have off.

me too!

[Aidy]

If my memory serves correct (that'll be a miracle) it was King Cauli who was really into it, I suggest searching the author, you may find the info there, however it was proven beyond doubt it made no difference, a lot of members trialed it along side there normal sowing/planting.