I've never had a problem in not following the phases of the moon. Does that mean I'm saying that it doesn't work...? Not really, but it definatelly does not fit my schedules, and I'm not about to create gaps in my grow-cycles waiting for the moon, or for Saturn to rise beyond Venus, or waiting for the next solar eclipse....

With all the manipulation needed to pull-off an indoor grow, I really doubt the moon has much influnce on the plants, but more like stinky said...an easy to remember 'guide' for farmers, to bring the local crops to harvest on a predictable date. (being late in delivering product to an already full market isn't very profitable)
Could simply be that the moon makes it's easier to figure-out when you're supposed to plant, if you don't own a calendar.
Rusty Trichome Reviewed by Rusty Trichome on . Question for Stinky, planting by the moon Hi Stinky. I don't like rumor and such, I like science. And I know you do too. SO I am wondering if there is much merit to the claims about superior plants by following ancient moon phase secrets, almanacs and such... planting this crop when the moon is waxing or transplanting or sowing seeds under a new moon, etc. I hear this from a few really old tokers I know, always rambling about how they grew plants under a black-light or how you can top a male a bunch of times and make it female etc. Rating: 5