This subject comes up a few times per year, at least. Nobody has ever posted results confirming or debunking this. However, since using sound germination techniques produce a predictable result no matter what time of year I plant, I find it rather doubtful that it matters at all.

Your post shows you believe the farmers had a 'secret' to planting. I am not saying you are wrong to see it from that perspective, but that there just may be an alternative explination behind the reasoning for this technique. I believe that back in the early days not all farmers had calendars, but by watching moon cycles and weather over the years found a good method of "starting" their season to assure seasonal weather or market deadlines were met, no matter what region of the country you were farming in. :thumbsup:
Rusty Trichome Reviewed by Rusty Trichome on . Gardening by The Moon- a discussion of the technique Hey, don't know if anybody but me believes in this...... The moon will be in Cancer on Nov.15th @2:52 pm EST until Monday Nov 17 until 4:06 pm EST. This is a good time to germinate seeds if anyone needs help germinating. The moon will be in the 3rd quarter which helps develop roots.....Best to not plant right near times given, as that is the time sign is changing. Hope this helps, if so let me know, as I am interested. Rating: 5