Gardening by The Moon- a discussion of the technique

[Dutch Pimp]

If anyone wants me to continue posting helpful tips, please reply. Otherwise I will keep my mouth shut in the future.

speak you mind ..LolaGal

some will follow, some won't....speak wisely ..or something, close to it....:smokin:

Advanced Techniques Forum is for cutting edge proven ideas...I assume....and agriculture doesn't change too much at once.

[LolaGal]

speak you mind ..LolaGal

some will follow, some won't....speak wisely ..or something, close to it....:smokin:

Advanced Techniques Forum is for cutting edge proven ideas...I assume....and agriculture doesn't change too much at once.

I originally posted my first gardening by the moon tip in Basic growing forum, but someone moved it to advanced techniques, so I assumed that is where it belonged

Rusty: Yes there have been studies done by scientists to prove this works, however it does not sound like you need any help growing at all. You are not the audience I was trying to reach. I was trying to help the person who has blew a bunch of money on seeds and has to pray that at least a few germinate. Not all of us live in areas where there is access to good genetics. Why not use the same seeds, use the dates given and give us a report on what pops up. I have experienced a 56% germ rate with same seeds in barren moon sign, planted same seeds in favorable moon sign and got 96% germination. Is that an appreciable difference? If you only had 10 seeds and 5 popped versus 9 popping....which would you prefer?

[Dutch Pimp]

I originally posted my first gardening by the moon tip in Basic growing forum, but someone moved it to advanced techniques, so I assumed that is where it belonged

that is strange?...but, who knows what happens after midnite...:thumbsup:

[LolaGal]

Update: Using date of Nov 16 08, three seeds were attempted to germ. Germ was done in mix of ProMix and perlite in a small peat pot.

Seeds recently obtained were packaged in June 2007.

planted using favorable moon sign of 11-16 all three popped today. 100% germination rate in old seeds

Hoorah! Planting by the moon works for me...(LolaGal happily whistles) Hope it helps you!

[LolaGal]

Using date of Nov 16 as optimal date I had a 100% germination rate using old seeds packed in June 2007

[Rusty Trichome]

Rusty: Yes there have been studies done by scientists to prove this works...

Which scientists...? If you could point me to the links that back this statement up, (along with their results) perhaps my mind would change. However, I try to avoid wives tales and folklore when it comes to growing my meds.

If you only had 10 seeds and 5 popped versus 9 popping....which would you prefer?

I'd prefer not having to delay or accelerate my grow patterns to suit the moon, as sound technique trumps voodoo and supposition. Relying on the moon phases, without sound technique...you still get the same ratio of failures. I am curious tho...is cannabis a Libra or a Virgo...? Are Indica's and Sativa's the same sign...? And isn't there some magical month when the moon suits planting cannabis better than during the other 11 months? Are there any incantations we shoud be reciting during the planting, to assure potency, disease resistance and mega-growth...? Should we face mecca...? Do we adjust for longitude and latitude of our garden, or for where the strains originated, under a pyramid pointed north?

It's kinda funny...you show a desire to recieve respect for from others for posting this, yet you seem to have little respect for dissenting opinions. Since it's you saying the technique you use is sound, it is incumbant uopn you to provide the proof. As I can not find anything scientific supporting your claims, my opinion remains unchanged.

Don't like my opinion? Then prove me wrong, and show scientific proof. (others are of course welcome to help you find this info...)

p.s. nobody has told you that you shouldn't post. If you are a bit touchy, I apologize for challenging this 'technique', but this, of course, won't keep me from poking fun at the folklore. :jointsmile:

[LolaGal]

Which scientists...? If you could point me to the links that back this statement up, (along with their results) perhaps my mind would change. However, I try to avoid wives tales and folklore when it comes to growing my meds.


I'd prefer not having to delay or accelerate my grow patterns to suit the moon, as sound technique trumps voodoo and supposition. Relying on the moon phases, without sound technique...you still get the same ratio of failures. I am curious tho...is cannabis a Libra or a Virgo...? Are Indica's and Sativa's the same sign...? And isn't there some magical month when the moon suits planting cannabis better than during the other 11 months? Are there any incantations we shoud be reciting during the planting, to assure potency, disease resistance and mega-growth...? Should we face mecca...? Do we adjust for longitude and latitude of our garden, or for where the strains originated, under a pyramid pointed north?

It's kinda funny...you show a desire to recieve respect for from others for posting this, yet you seem to have little respect for dissenting opinions. Since it's you saying the technique you use is sound, it is incumbant uopn you to provide the proof. As I can not find anything scientific supporting your claims, my opinion remains unchanged.

Don't like my opinion? Then prove me wrong, and show scientific proof. (others are of course welcome to help you find this info...)

p.s. nobody has told you that you shouldn't post. If you are a bit touchy, I apologize for challenging this 'technique', but this, of course, won't keep me from poking fun at the folklore. :jointsmile:

I don't crave respect nor have I shown disrespect to other's opinions. I have repeatedly stated I posted this with a desire to help others. You have confused horoscopes with lunar planting. They are not related.

Today people often reject the notion of moon gardening. The usual nonbeliever is not a scientist, but the city dweller who has never had any real contact with nature and no experience of natural rhythms.

Does the moon have any effect on the earth? I guess you are right Rusty, it has no effect at all.

I care not if you agree with my opinions or not, nor do I care if you challenge my techniques. It is rather comical to read comments such as what sign is this plant, mecca, voodoo etc. Have fun at my expense all you like. I don't need to or want to change your opinions.

If your methods of growing suit your needs, great. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. This thread was intended for those looking for an extra edge in germinating and could in no way hurt or hinder anything.

[Rusty Trichome]

I am not saying you are wrong to see it from that perspective...

Gee...I'm real sorry that asking for the proof you saw offends you. Thought it may be a great way for you to show us non-believers how the testing was done, and what the results were.

The incantation, pyramid and horoscope references were intended as a joke, as some feel they are on the same par.

Did I say the moon has no effect on earth and it's inhabitants...? No. Corals are definatelly lunar-based in timing their spawning, but can withhold spawning if conditions are unfavorable. But that's a reproductive timing thing (so they all spawn on same night) and it's comparing apples and oranges, as cannabis is a terrestrial entity.
I just find it hard to believe that seeds have developed over the millions of years, to wait for exactly the right moon phase to germinate. Were this the case we would not be able to germinate till it's genetics tell it that the moon is in the right house or phase or whatever. It seems more of an opportunist, taking advantage of any opportunity to grow and propogate. Good soil conditions, or no so good conditions...it seems always ready to try.

[LolaGal]

Rusty: Thanks for the wonderful apology. Let's be friends. By the way, you are talking to a scientist if a Bachelors of Science means anything these days. I Have reported my success rates with planting same seeds and germination rates of seeds planted in "barren" signs of the moon.

Yes one can plant a seed any day of the month and with optimal conditions it is likely to germinate. Lunar planting simply optimizes germination. More seeds planted come up using the Gardening By The Moon method.

However if one has limited experience germinating, old seeds, etc., THIS is when to use this method. Of course once you try it you will always want to Garden By The Moon. Try it and let us know.

Please see above for ACTUAL scientific results of 100% germination of OLD seeds using this method!


Yippee...(LolaGal does several backflips across the room) I am so glad to have this method it works so well for me.

[LolaGal]

A quote from another thread by her dankness, StinkyAttic


"Guys will you PLEASE fucking knock it off? What is it, a full moon?"


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LOL, couldn't resist adding to the thread