When to plant according to the moon calendar?
Traditionally, "tops" (what grows upward) are planted on the waxing Moon, and "roots" (root vegetables) on the waning Moon.
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Planting by the Moon is one of the oldest garden traditions. The general rule is: on the waxing Moon, plant and sow what bears fruit above ground—"tops": greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, flowers, fruit crops. On the waning Moon, plant what grows underground—"roots": potatoes, carrots, beets, onions, garlic.
The logic: during the waxing Moon, the sap, according to belief, rises upward to the leaves and fruits; during the waning Moon, it descends to the roots. The new moon and full moon are usually considered unfavorable for planting—it is advised to rest from the garden beds on these days.
Honest framing: there is little rigorous scientific evidence of the Moon's influence on harvest, although many gardeners believe in the signs and have followed them for generations. For specific favorable planting days, consult the moon calendar.
The logic: during the waxing Moon, the sap, according to belief, rises upward to the leaves and fruits; during the waning Moon, it descends to the roots. The new moon and full moon are usually considered unfavorable for planting—it is advised to rest from the garden beds on these days.
Honest framing: there is little rigorous scientific evidence of the Moon's influence on harvest, although many gardeners believe in the signs and have followed them for generations. For specific favorable planting days, consult the moon calendar.
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The moon calendar is a tradition and a rhythm guide, not strict science. Answers reflect folk practices and general meaning.
