planting by the light of the moon

shaun · « **Reply #30 on:** January 10, 2007, 21:20 »

thats correct yes i'm with you all they way on that one,
the thing i'm getting at is
sowing with the moon certain types of plant/veg at certain times and what not to sow or plant just cus the moon is the wrong or right shape

Ice · « **Reply #31 on:** January 10, 2007, 21:20 »

The earth's trajectory around the sun controls the seasons. The moon is a rock in space that just happens to be near enough to have an effect on our tides. Nothing magical about that.

Ice · « **Reply #32 on:** January 10, 2007, 21:22 »

Jeez I'm harder than I thought. Bring on the proof.

shaun · « **Reply #33 on:** January 10, 2007, 21:31 »

agree hockey mad with you there
moon or no moon the seeds need the right conditions its as simple as that.
whats next on the agenda watering the seedlings with holy water

yanfoex · « **Reply #34 on:** January 10, 2007, 21:33 »

Given the price of the book (£8.99) and the fairly limited readership, I doubt that NK is a charlatan out to make a fortune. He cites a number of experiments: "1" carried out by a Colin Bishop (a gardener and astronomer) over 3 years, 1 carried out by Jack Temple of Here's Health using 12 row planting, decades of planting by Maria Thun and studies by various Universities, including Yale.
I'm not saying I'm an instant convert - just that it's interesting reading which I'm willing to try.
Jeez, we'll be arguing the toss over companion planting next ...

Aidy · « **Reply #35 on:** January 10, 2007, 21:33 »

I knew the science stuff would come out on this, this is going to end in tears i feel it in my water, or is that the moon tugging away at me bladder.

muntjac · « **Reply #36 on:** January 10, 2007, 21:35 »

nah comapnion planting werks ,,,, cos i said so ,,,, i am open to all ideas and like the cauli says dont knock it till ya try it so im gonna with my summer cabbages 1 row in with the moon and others just normal .. mind folks see me walking the plots on nights anyways lolo.. note to self .. sharpen false teeth

shaun · « **Reply #37 on:** January 10, 2007, 21:38 »

do you sow your cabbages straight into the soil ?

king cauli · « **Reply #38 on:** January 10, 2007, 21:39 »

it is only obvious that a seed needs the right enviroment to germinate,what i am saying,is,if you follow the said method,you will see improved vigour and yeilds :!:

muntjac · « **Reply #39 on:** January 10, 2007, 21:44 »

no mate i sow em in a cut of 12 inch bucket and plant em out when they are ready , but sowing a few by sed is no trouble

king cauli · « **Reply #40 on:** January 10, 2007, 21:46 »

dont forget to sow em accoding to the moon

Aidy · « **Reply #41 on:** January 10, 2007, 21:47 »

one question here Cauli, will using F1 seeds make a difference here? From all accounts they are designed to grow at an even rate and crop at the the same time, so I suppose to prove the theory correct we must use organic seed!

shaun · « **Reply #42 on:** January 10, 2007, 21:52 »

another question cauli if i missed the sowing of a certain veg eg swede because it was raining or i was working would the next day do?

muntjac · « **Reply #43 on:** January 10, 2007, 21:53 »

so when do i sow them its hispi and im also sowing greyhound asa follow on soft leaf, i like a cabbage that has a strong taste unlike primo which is horrible unless its raw

Ice · « **Reply #44 on:** January 10, 2007, 21:54 »

Some companion planting really works. No problems with that. Just think a little calm and common sense needs to prevail.

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