How to Transplant According to the Moon
Transplanting seedlings and planting seeds according to the phases of the moon dates back to ancient times. The Hendry County Cooperative Extension Service in Florida states that the practice has roots in the belief that the moon's gravitational pull affects the fluids flowing inside plants as the satellite passes through its monthly quarters. Gardening by the moon also involves observing the astrological sign associated with each day of the month to determine the best one for planting. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Remove weeds and other debris from the ground in the fourth quarter. Incorporate organic matter such as compost or manure into the soil and rake the surface to smooth it out for planting. Perform this step when the moon is in Aries, Aquarius, Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius or Virgo.
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Transplant annuals that bear their crop above ground and produce seeds outside the fruit in the first quarter. Do this step when the moon is in Cancer, Libra, Scorpio or Pisces.
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Transplant annuals that bear their crop above ground and produce seeds inside the fruit during the second quarter. Take care of this step while the moon is in Cancer, Libra, Scorpio or Pisces.
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Move to the ground biennials, perennials, bulbous plants, trees, bushes, berries, grapes and root crops in the third quarter. Do this step as the moon is in Cancer, Libra, Scorpio or Pisces. Aries and Sagittarius days are also good for transplanting bulbs such as onions and garlic. Taurus and Capricorn are recommended for root crops.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not transplant seedlings on the day the moon starts a new phase. Fertilize transplants when the moon is in Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces. Feed them in the same planting quarter or the following one.
References
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