Follow the moon's cycle when planting and sowing seeds and crops

It's the time of the year to make your vegetable garden ready for planting seeds and crops. The lunar cycle has been used in traditional farming practices for centuries, influencing when farmers plant, sow, and harvest crops. The idea is that the moon's gravitational pull affects soil moisture and plant growth, similar to how it affects tides. Here’s how it works:

A Waxing Moon 🌙 (from a New Moon to a Full Moon)

• Best for planting above-ground crops (leafy greens, grains, tomatoes, corn, beans, etc.).
• Increased moonlight is believed to promote leaf and stem growth.
• Rising water levels in the soil help seeds germinate quickly.

Full Moon 🌕

• Strongest gravitational pull, drawing moisture to the surface.
• Ideal for transplanting, grafting, and fertilizing.
• Some believe it enhances plant vitality and nutrient absorption.

Waning Moon 🌖 (From Full Moon to a New Moon)

• Best for planting root crops (carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, beets).
• Decreasing moonlight encourages root development rather than leaf growth.
• A good time for pruning, harvesting, and weed control, as sap flow is lower.

New Moon 🌚

• Rest period for plants, as soil moisture is at its lowest.
• Best time for tilling, preparing soil, and removing weeds.

Do you want to know when to farm what?

Many traditional farmers and biodynamic agriculture practitioners make use of a Vegetable Gardener's Handbook by The Old Farmer's Almanac.

Starting a Vegetable Garden Bed from a Grass Field & the Lunar Phase

If you're converting a grass field into a vegetable garden, timing your steps with the lunar cycle can potentially improve soil preparation, weed control, and plant growth.⁠ Read more about it in our blog.
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