Gardening by The Moon- a discussion of the technique

[Rusty Trichome]

So I guess the ear-ripping is out......

Not necessarily. I'll find another cause, lol. :jointsmile:

[daihashi]

I actually use a publication called Llewellyn's Moon Sign Book. It is similar to the Farmer's Almanac, but more accurate.

does it list the scientific reason as to why planting according to the moon works? I am truely curious why if there is a legitimate explanation to prove this.

I would love to conduct experiments properly, but lack the funds to sprout 10,000 seeds at once, and what a waste of seeds.

It doesn't take tons of money to come up with seeds. Save all your bag seeds. Or grow a few female plants and hermie them very badly. You might not hit 10,000 but youll get a couple of thousand. This should be more than adequate to perform a preliminary experiment over the course of several moon cycles. Doing this multiple times in contrast to a control could prove that planting by the moon is indeed better (although I'm highly skeptical). Money doesn't seem like a factor here to me; but again that's me.

I would hope that anyone who is sick of Moon Signs would stop reading these posts. I could've sworn I posted the first thread in basic growing and it was moved to Advanced Techniques, but I am STONED a lot of the time. BFD. I think this is where a thread about any experimental technique should go anyway.

I take advanced techniques to mean.. proven techniques that are beyond a beginners initial capabilities. Experiments are ideas. With that said I agree that discussing ideas here is great but don't be surprised if you're met with responses like this if it just sounds silly. People here want evidence for the most part. This thread isn't the first to get attacked for this.

In the meantime, I am just having a lot of fun with my friends. I thank them all for their kind words. Anybody can butt in here anytime they want. Let's just have fun. These boards are big enough for everyone's opinions. Please stop the name-calling and hostile comments. No one enjoys it when they are the one being made fun of.

eh; I noticed that you named people who came to your immediate aid and 'sided' with you. While those are great assets to have in friends keep the opposite in mind also. A person who can point out what others won't is someone worth having in your life. There's no sense in strolling through life when everyone is on your side. Your perception of how the world is will be severely skewed this way.

I just had 3 girls sexed and would much rather talk about how happy I am.

Congrats!!! Girls are always worth being happy about

[LolaGal]

:thumbsup:

Damn you are hot dutch. Love that look. Let's go out behind the barn

[LolaGal]

I love you too daihashi. Here's a big Kiss for you. MMMMMMMmmmm. It's like one of those Oscar speeches, always forget somebody.

[LolaGal]

PROBLEMS IN WONDERLAND:

I am used to raising plants in 80+ humidity, in and out. First winter indoor grow.

NLHaze Girls:
I noticed some edge curling on leaves, but thought it was due to temps in 75-78 range and humidity at 30% levels. Now problem is more pronounced, so I thought probably Mag deficiency. Treated 24 hours ago with no visible improvement. I did use low dose of the dreaded Epsom Salts. Tested soil runoff ph of 6.2, which is what H20 tests after adjustment.

Problem with mold this grow, so have been keeping humidity levels under 40% without doing anything.

Do ya'll think it's low humidity or Mag def? Damn Kodak camera won't work (don't buy one) or I'd show ya'll what I mean. Although color is few shades lighter green on newer leaves, no yellowing or brown edges etc.

Using that crappy standard Miracle Grow Potting soil, which I will never use again. Just don't want to drive to Nashville for soil, etc., can't find any good soil at WalMart etc.


Anyway the cursed, Dec 4 planting (which was accidentally transplanted in BARREN sign of the moon) is finally showing signs of growth. They have a few roots poking out now seeking the bottom of their cups. Still only have 1 set of true leaves. Poor things. All are Nirvana strains.......and raised in similar manner.

The NLHaze girls smell so good. I rubbed a fan leaf to see if they were crunchy (not), and oh the wonderful aromas....I may have to put some under my pillow.

Thanks in advance for any helpful tips. Thanks for stopping by the Moon Grow

[daihashi]

PROBLEMS IN WONDERLAND:

I am used to raising plants in 80+ humidity, in and out. First winter indoor grow.

NLHaze Girls:
I noticed some edge curling on leaves, but thought it was due to temps in 75-78 range and humidity at 30% levels. Now problem is more pronounced, so I thought probably Mag deficiency. Treated 24 hours ago with no visible improvement. I did use low dose of the dreaded Epsom Salts. Tested soil runoff ph of 6.2, which is what H20 tests after adjustment.

Problem with mold this grow, so have been keeping humidity levels under 40% without doing anything.

Do ya'll think it's low humidity or Mag def? Damn Kodak camera won't work (don't buy one) or I'd show ya'll what I mean. Although color is few shades lighter green on newer leaves, no yellowing or brown edges etc.

Using that crappy standard Miracle Grow Potting soil, which I will never use again. Just don't want to drive to Nashville for soil, etc., can't find any good soil at WalMart etc.


Anyway the cursed, Dec 4 planting (which was accidentally transplanted in BARREN sign of the moon) is finally showing signs of growth. They have a few roots poking out now seeking the bottom of their cups. Still only have 1 set of true leaves. Poor things. All are Nirvana strains.......and raised in similar manner.

The NLHaze girls smell so good. I rubbed a fan leaf to see if they were crunchy (not), and oh the wonderful aromas....I may have to put some under my pillow.

Thanks in advance for any helpful tips. Thanks for stopping by the Moon Grow

Flush your plants ASAP 5x the volume of the pot or more. Follow your flush with a light feeding of nutrient solution mixed at 1/4 strength. You have one of the following conditions probably:

Soil is too hot for young plants
Soil has too much salt in it
Your epsom salt may have worsened the condition
PH range is a bit too low (6.2 is your current.. you want to actually be about 6.5.... PH range for soil is 6.3 - 6.8... yes that extra .1 matters).

Flush your plants really well and allow them to dry out decently before watering again.

Really to get a full picture we need you to fill out the troubleshooting form and pics help tremendously if you can provide them.

[LolaGal]

OK, thanks dai. They aren't curling down, curling up just a smidge around the edges. You don't think it's humidity low?

[Rock.Steady]

Daihashi-
if she is using MG soil, i would caution strongly about adding ANY nutes at this time. Definately flush, but, i would then give them a day or 2 to show how they feel. prolly dont really need nutes for a month.
After draining last flush, I would water with PH-corrected water and let drain well.
that MG stuff is Nutrient rich. I know, I use it.
I usually flush mine before use and cut with perlite and plain potting soil.

And I believe the upwards leaf curl is usually indicative of too much heat. is it not?

Lola, do you have a fan moving the air around? if not, get a small oscillating fan in there on low.

get pics, we need to see what you see.

[LolaGal]

That's what I'm thinkin too Rock, too hot. I've been pushing temps and low humidity due to the mold trying to grow on top of soil.

I did use 1/3 perlite to the MG soil. Sorry, I want to Post Pics Badly. No camera that works, right now.

I just gave them about 1/8 teaspoon of Epsom to 1 gallon. Hadn't watered for about 4 days prior. Didn't even use 1/2 gallon of water let most run off when watered. I ususally tend to get Mag def. with the MG soil near start of grow.

Their roots are BUSTING, I can see dimly through the grow bags! I have em in about 2 quarts of soil each. New leaves look fine, just smidge of curling on edges of older leaves.

Thanks for the input, want to get a few opinions before deciding what to do. I know it would be great if you could see them.......sorry. I won't hold anyone responsible for diagnosing in the dark.


EDIT: Forgot to tell ya'll, I have 2 fans going and it's a 400 MH lite. Temps cool, so I have had light pretty close, but not hot on plants. Humidity 30%, 29%

[LolaGal]

Lol...Too funny. :jointsmile:

I even laughed the 2nd time I read it..................Dutch that was a good one.