Wondering if a technique, product or idea is fact or myth...?

[LOC NAR on probation]

Rusty, I will go through and read some of the myths. Not to start anything because I don't work by the moon. It's there or it's not my shcedual remains the same either way.

Here is a read I found, not that I agree but I know old farmers that live by it.How does lunar planting work?

[Rusty Trichome]

Your link kinda aids in proving my point. The largest type in the sub-header says "BUY NOW". (not that this site has an agenda, but...)
No matter how you package snake oil, it's still snake oil. :jointsmile:

[sarah louise]

Excellent find Rusty, thanks for posting it.

[mainegrown]

i like the site you posted rusty.. very interesting
i dont have any proof but my mother has an amazing garden...not MMJ..but still HUGE and come spring i will post pics of it for ya'll (its under a foot of white shit right now) and she DOES subscribe to lunar planting and it SEEMS to work for her...
maybe it was just a great way to time your planting and harvests in the old days before they had modern calanders and such but it probably does have a basis in fact.. most MYTHS do have a basis.. or they wouldnt be perpetuated so much
just my thoughts bro and i WIL find proof for you
-J

[the image reaper]

regarding lunar phase planting schedules, I have to compare it with 'Nature's Way' ... it would seem, Nature would further guarantee survival and propogation, by causing the adult plants, to only drop their seeds on certain days, when the 'lunar benefit' is at its peak ... ... in a perfect world, maybe, but not in this one ... as I've always said, if planting on a certain day blows your skirt up, go for it :thumbsup: ... but, don't delude yourself into thinking lunar planting will significantly benefit your seedlings, it just doesn't work that way ... after 42 years of growing pot, and doing 'controlled' experiments, I just haven't seen it make ANY difference ... not worth arguing over, for sure ... happy gardening

[jakester]

Too bad Rusty won't see this as he claims he has put me on ignore a long time ago.

I am new here and I am close to doing the same.

Rusty for every expert you pull out your butt, I can pull 3 out of mine that sez the opposite.

Please....post just ONE if you can find it. Not some wacko, someone with a PHD, preferably someone involved in serious research.

Is this supposed to prove anything? LOL...

You should look up the word proof....yes, it does.

Just when ya'll thought I wasn't paying attention...

Crazy never sleeps.

Look, don't say you can post proof, DO IT!! It's unfair and disingenuous to pretend you hold the trump card without showing it. Either admit you are basing your reports on nothing or post SOMETHING! There's plenty of misinformation on the internet, let's not contribute to that mess.

[Rusty Trichome]

Lola and I had a discussion or two about the moon phase stuff. I showed her my evidence and proof, but when pressed for her proof, she got all huffy and hasn't logged-in since. (I guess it wasn't in the stars)

I wish her the best, but I personally think a gardeners time is better spent learning proper technique with skills and supplies available, not 'perfecting' antiquated wives tales that to date have been virtually disproven. But then, I don't base my life around the stars either. :jointsmile:

[jakester]

I mean, if it makes you feel good then fine, do it. I bet it WILL help....the way you feel. That in turn may be the best way for you to garden for a myriad of reasons.

To say that you have "experts" or studies that don't exist is just plain lying.

[Maxor420]

Well after reading this entire thread, and making sure to try to find some information on my own... have come to this theory:

1) Lunar planting is only effective in any small amount because of the gravitational pull of the moon and sun. The height of which is when both are opposing each other.

2) Lunar planting can facilitate plants (In theory, due to no SCIENTIFIC evidence otherwise) with water uptake. We all know that having more water available in the beginning/seedling stage is necessary, to help new roots develop, and water helps nutrients move around the plant (Like our bloods plasma)

3) Lunar planting, even at it's height cannot greatly effect a plant. Because it simply does not affect enough aspects of a plants growing needs.

NOTE: There is also the aspect of gravitational force against the world, which would, IN THEORY, make the liquid inside a plant, as well as EVERYTHING ON THE ENTIRE EARTH, lighter to a degree. Especially during a "New" moon.


With MY OWN THEORY said: I surmise there is no great benefit to lunar planting, and will never feel the need to test this out.

Rusty, you did one hell of a job keeping a level head, and being mature about this whole thing. You're a great guy in my books!

Keep on Smokin,
Maxor420

[killabyte]

rusty trichome and lola gal are a match made in heaven.

seriously though ... this is goin up in my tent