Planting by the moon's phases 🌙

Find out how the Moon can help you to grow a better vegetable garden! Having trouble viewing this email? [View this email on the web.]( [OFA Banner]( Planting by the Moon's Phases According to this age-old practice, cycles of the Moon affect plant growth. Join The Old Farmer’s Almanac and watch your flora flourish. [Hero]( Dear Almanac Reader, Gardening by the Moon isn’t anything new. Gardeners and farmers have been using moon phase gardening for ages! Best of all, it’s a fairly simple process. According to the Garden Media Group, Gardening by the Moon is growing in interest again and “more than just a phase. Connecting with the phases of the Moon taps into our deep desire to be in tune with nature.” (We approve of the pun.) Whatever happens in the world of trends, we’re all in favor of working with nature’s rhythms. [What is gardening by the moon?]( The basic idea behind Gardening by the Moon is that the cycles of the Moon affect plant growth. Just as the Moon’s gravitational pull causes tides to rise and fall, it also affects moisture in the soil. Therefore, it’s said that seeds will absorb more water during the full Moon and the new Moon, when more moisture is pulled to the soil surface. This causes seeds to swell, resulting in greater germination and better-established plants. [Image - Moon with Flowers]( Moon phase gardening takes into account two periods of the lunar cycle: the time between the new Moon and the full Moon (the waxing of the Moon), and the time between the full Moon and the new Moon (the waning of the Moon). It’s considered best to plant certain types of plants during the waning of the Moon and other types during the waxing. The Moon also impacts plant growth through geotropism—which is how plants grow in response to gravity. Roots grow downward in the direction of gravitational pull and stems grow in the opposite direction (i.e., upwards). This behavior can be easily demonstrated with potted plants. Lay one on its side and the stem will grow upwards. Or, consider a tulip bulb: if you plant the bulb incorrectly with the pointed end down, it will turn around and send its shoots upward, even though it’s in total darkness. [Image - Moon with Flowers]( [How to Plant by the Moon’s Phases]( To plant by the Moon, follow these guidelines: Plant your annual flowers and fruit and vegetables that bear crops above ground (such as corn, tomatoes, watermelon, and zucchini) during the waxing of the Moon—from the day the Moon is new to the day it is full. As the moonlight increases night by night, plants are encouraged to grow leaves and stems. Plant flowering bulbs, biennial and perennial flowers, and vegetables that bear crops below ground (such as onions, carrots, and potatoes) during the waning of the Moon—from the day after it is full to the day before it is new again. As the moonlight decreases night by night, plants are encouraged to grow roots, tubers, and bulbs. [Dates for Planting by the Moon]( See the Almanac [Planting Calendar]( for planting dates based on 1) average last frost dates and 2) Moon phase. Both are customized to your local postal code (U.S. and Canada)! The Almanac provides favorable dates for sowing seeds or transplanting in the ground for all popular vegetables and edibles. You could also calculate planting dates yourself by looking at our [Moon Phase Calendar](and the guidelines above, though this method won’t take your climate into account. [Ready to learn more?]( [Image - Club Products]( Become a Charter Member of the Old Farmers Almanac Gardening[body link](Club today, and you’ll never run out of advice, tips or inspiration! And right now, when you become a Gardening Club Charter Member you will save 48%. 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