Lunar Planting - what have you grown today?

[veggiechicken]

Maybe the Ukrainians have gone undercover?

[marchogaeth]

So for Synodic, is this the only "tomato" week in Febraury? I'm trying to work out how many days in each period and exactly how they match the phases of the moon. (I've looked for books but they all seem biodynamic based (presumably they have pleanty to write about because so much is going on.))

[Thelma Sanders]

I've sown Hispi cabbage and a tray of mixed salad leaves.

[VirginVegGrower]

So for Synodic, is this the only "tomato" week in Febraury? I'm trying to work out how many days in each period and exactly how they match the phases of the moon. (I've looked for books but they all seem biodynamic based (presumably they have pleanty to write about because so much is going on.))

Afraid so and my dilemma too.
Next opportunity 1st March.

[marchogaeth]

Afraid so and my dilemma too.
Next opportunity 1st March.

So I think I'll fill some tiny modules with compost, water them and bring in to warm the soil up and then plant up on Friday night or Saturday morning. (I read on an Australian Lunar planting site that it's best to avoid the 12 hours either side of the phase change and that in fact it is best to go right in the middle of the period.) If they take a fortnight or more to germinate they won't be too early. The tomatoes and chillies I stuck in last month are OK but a bit leggier than I'd like so I was hoping to plant a bit closer to "normal" early time.

As I speak there is a significant cover of snow in the yard, it's still tipping down thicker than ever. If it carries on there won't be work tomorrow which won't be a blessing in disguise. Alternatively, I'll be able to bring the strawberries inside safe in the knowledge taht they have had a chill!

[binley100]

omg ...you have snow.....

[veggiechicken]

omg ...you have snow.....

That's what I thought and I'm only a few miles away from Marchogaeth! Its been raining all day but no white stuff yet - its supposed to be moving eastward so you'd better find your snowshoes!

[binley100]

noooooooooooooooooo..........

[veggiechicken]

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!

[marchogaeth]

omg ...you have snow.....

Yes, snowballing depth. Tiny snowmen are being created outside by my mad children even as we "speak".(Far too cold for me!)

[veggiechicken]

Yes, snowballing depth. Tiny snowmen are being created outside even as we "speak" by my mad children (far too cold for me!)

We were so lucky yesterday at the NBGW. It was so warm in the sunshine - can't believe how fickle the weather is! Pleasure to meet you, BTW!!!

[marchogaeth]

Very glad to have gone yesterday, even that was cold enough once we stopped dancing - the musicians were frozen as it was. It must have been grim today. Glad to meet you, too. See you in Carmarthen on the 11th. Maybe time for a bit more of a chat.

[VirginVegGrower]

So I think I'll fill some tiny modules with compost, water them and bring in to warm the soil up and then plant up on Friday night or Saturday morning. (I read on an Australian Lunar planting site that it's best to avoid the 12 hours either side of the phase change and that in fact it is best to go right in the middle of the period.) If they take a fortnight or more to germinate they won't be too early. The tomatoes and chillies I stuck in last month are OK but a bit leggier than I'd like so I was hoping to plant a bit closer to "normal" early time.

As I speak there is a significant cover of snow in the yard, it's still tipping down thicker than ever. If it carries on there won't be work tomorrow which won't be a blessing in disguise. Alternatively, I'll be able to bring the strawberries inside safe in the knowledge taht they have had a chill!

Yes that's correct, I never use those transitional twelve hours between phase crossover. I am still sitting on hands and tomorrow I will be pricking out my fruits. I will sow broad beans, early peas, but my bell peppers and cukes will hold until March. Just have to find more raised bed construction jobs, etc.

[binley100]

Sometimes its very hard to sit on your hands ..............mine are getting too itchy to sit on

[veggiechicken]

Do you have a rash?