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Growing by the Moon cycles
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Growing by the Moon cycles
Ive come across and heard of planting and harvesting by the cycles of the moon. Years ago I would always get “The Farmers Almanac” at Christmas. It was always fun to look at. It provided the best planting dates for certain crops in your zone, as well as a bunch more interesting stuff about gardening and farming.
Biodynamic organic farming uses Moon cycles too. Its about working with Mother Earth within a cyclical run farm. eg. The grains are grown to feed the animals to provide the manure to feed the crops to feed the animals to provide the manure….
And all this is done in sequence within the lunar calendar.
If anyone is experienced with this type of growing have you applied it to INDOOR growing?
Today is Full Moon. Ive taken some cuttings this morning. About to start a few seeds this afternoon.
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Not really relevant to indoor growing where I set all the schedules.
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That’s my default answer too. But I’m still curious.
Are there any thoughts from the woo? Are there any vibrational, energetic aspects to indoor growing that as a grower, you can direct? Does our mood have any affect on the plant?
I haven’t been growing for long, but I have observed that when Im not in a positive headspace my plants seem to not grow at optimal potential. Coincidence perhaps, but my instinct tells me there’s more.
Does my mood have any correlation with the moon? Im male, but I have pulled the male PMS card at least once in the past.
Theres a lot of folklore out there. I’ve even heard that placing seeds in your mouth before sowing and coating them with saliva will give your information to the plant to grow in accordance with your own personal biological needs. In essence, creating a symbiotic relationship with the plant you are tending.
Just saying that this is all very interesting and enjoyable to think about.
I appreciate everyone’s knowledge here
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I’ll transplant a seed or cut a clone at any hour of the night or day indoors. There is never a difference.
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The moon has a magnetic pull, I personally believe it affects everything. The moon influences the tides, it doesn’t matter that the plant is inside or not the magnetic field effects is there inside or out. I always Plant my seeds when the moon is getting smaller and I think it helps I worked with the public my whole career and I can tell you that it full moon makes people crazy. Sometimes they are crazy before and as we used to say they are late because they are crazy after the full moon.
I also put my seeds under my tongue for a few minutes before I plant them. This has been a very positive experience. I would love to see other people try it and hear about the results.
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But the full moon isn’t bigger. It’s just that we see more of it lit up.
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Back when I fished a lot I got into the fishing shows and something called the Solunar tables. They were supposed to tell the best times to be out on the lake. It didn’t change my lack of fishing skills but if it’s strong enough to affect the tides indoor plants are going to feel the effects.
I suspect based on my fishing experience it’s probably not going to help my garden. I just concentrate on the measurables that I can see in my garden and don’t worry about the moon.
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No moon in my tent LOL
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I’ve given it a go several times indoors. It really doesn’t seem to make a difference.
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Would this be a good time to inquire about electroculture?
This is one Ive actually dabbled with. It doesn’t help either. Not That I could See. I dont doubt the theory though. Harnessing atmospheric energy. I dont think a home gardener could do it these days. Theres too much interference.
I enjoy all the folklore advice I come across. The common denominator is that we’re hands on working with the plant and it benefits us.
Grow well!
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Say what you will about Biodynamics, the wine is good haha.
But it’s about managing a whole farm with animals and plants, rain and sun and the whole shebang.
I don’t believe in all of the “hocus pocus” parts literally, but I think of it as analogous of some, since proven, science. observed patterns in the seasons and cycles.
Bury a cow horn? Maybe it’s another form of IMO. Creating chaos and charging cosmic energy? Maybe it’s just oxygenating the water.
Long story short, I’ve seen it work in vineyards but idk if you’ll get much from it indoors.
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The cow horn is filled with something, isn’t it? A nutrient or mineral composition?
I love hearing about these things. About the unseen, unheard world of plants and soil and how it provides for us.
My grandfather used to plant a whole uncleaned fish under his Peach tree each spring. He had the most tasty, juiciest peaches I’ve ever eaten. This, of course, is not so much hocus pocus. But I like to think so. It was the magic that made them so good.
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Yeah, filled with manure and/or quartz I think. There is a lot of stuff that makes sense and a lot of metaphor. They put a lot of value in Silica, Sulphur and Carbon, among other things, like biodiversity, just like us weed growers. It’s almost like they’re stories that go along with it to help you remember. I don’t take the Bible literally but I try to love my neighbours if you’re picking up what I’m putting down.
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I’ve done some of this. If I can plant, pollinate, or harvest on a numerically, astronomically, or historically significant date, I will. If not to help me remember when I did this, but to help weave my actions into a bigger fabric than my own.
More than one entry in my grow logs refer to such an event. Crossings named Triskaidekaphobia and Halloween come to mind.
Made some Moon Beams:
· Planted during the May 23, 2024, full moon, the Flower Moon.
· Pollination on August 19th on the full moon, a Blue Moon, 1<sup>st </sup>of 4 super moons, the Sturgeon Moon.
· Full bloom on September 17th at the full moon, 2<sup>nd</sup> of 4 super moons, the Harvest Moon.
· Harvested on October 17th at the full moon, 3<sup>rd</sup> of 4 super moons, the Hunter’s Moon. Dried in situ.
· Packaged on November 15th at the full moon, 4<sup>th</sup> of 4 super moons, the Beaver Moon.
These are a backcross of JJ NYC’s Strawberry Diesel and a local genetic called CleM5.
Good luck in your work!
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Such a fun idea. Making moon beans. I may try this.
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One thing about cow horn and shit, i believe a horn will change the water or shit its in, but don
t come poking me with peculiar shit like i have two swirl it 53 times one way and 62 times the other...when it needs mixing, just mixx it good and some more if you needs air...then they plug an electric pump in there and fuck-up the water dynamics anyways...keep it simple, more shit is better to be diverse and break down the shiddiz with some basic science...but i would say yay for cutting at full, but seeding cannabis is fast enough you set em 4-5 days prior to new moon and up to 5 day prior to full...maybe it does something indoors, but why in hell would you need to research that...if it fits, its nice if not, dont get nocebo effect out of shiddiz like that etheir..ey.-
They say the water becomes charged with chaotic energy, and from chaos comes calm. My gut tells me they’re just doing a great job of oxygenating the mix before spraying. But again, even if it’s an analogy, it seems to work so go for it.
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I can already say when i will most likely be picking this fall, but indows, I would be creating that window myself in a way that is stronger than the bio-dynamic astro-mechanical cosmo-physical influence on my grow room.
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