Think I double posted, sorry.

I use Llewewllyn's Moon Sign Book. they claim they are more accurate than the Farmer's Almanac.

You can germinate any time between 15th and 17th as per above. Plant seeds per usual methods upon cracking. This book, which I have been using for gardening for 10 years, purports increases in seed germination of up to 96%.

This helps if you have old seeds or if you have valuable seeds you want to give every chance.

After the moon enters Leo on the 17th at 4:07 EST it is a barren unfruitful time. This could be used as a control. Use same seeds and germinate on 17th &18th in Leo and see if fewer seeds germ.

The book has everything from when to buy a car etc. by using Lunar guidelines If anyone wants, I could post a few more favorable germ dates or look up something specific related to gardening.

Hope this helps ya'll.