It is true that sowing seeds for root crops in this phase of the moon is a good idea as it is a waning moon, water content in the ground is higher and this encourages strong root growth. Other seeds are preferably sowed on a waxing moon, to encourage germination.
In a perfect world (for me) seed packets would give accurate sowing times to result in the best possible yield from each packet (I really do believe it works you see). To do this would involve a lot of work and even more categorizing, as if seeds aren't complex enough! As this is unrealistic I have done this for the seeds that I have myself.
How?
If I'm growing the seeds for flowers then I need them to be sown in an Air sign. As some are perennial flowers and some are annual flowers I then looked at my options. The annuals need to be done now to get a good start but I can also sow some more at the back end of May which is Gemini for later flowers. The perennials can be done in either Aquarius or Gemini but for the best results I like to sow them in the autumn for the following year so this would be from the end of September which is Libra.
So, I know which seeds to sow now as I have root and flower seeds. I also have seeds for plants that I am growing for their leaves; they would also produce flowers and seeds but it is the leaves that we want. As with most things there are exceptions to the rule and so these seeds are going to be planted in the waxing phase of Pisces. This will encourage healthy root and leaf growth so more leaves!
I am taking into account the unpredictability of the weather in my plans as well so although we have a polytunnel I shall sow the seeds indoors initially and then if we have severe frosts (which is quite likely) the seeds will be protected.
And now it's off to work I go. If you have enjoyed reading this blog please leave a message and thank you for reading.
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