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Moon-phases and Cuttings

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xantho

xantho

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My P. edulis is showing great new growth now that Spring has begun and brought warmer weather with it. I'd like to take two or three cuttings to share with fellow plant enthusiasts in my area and have been reading up on various hints and tips. I came across this website, Passiflora Online, on which it states the following:

"The best times to take cuttings for most species are in the spring or autumn. The phases of the moon are also thought by some to be important. In order they are Waxing from New Moon through First Quarter to Full Moon, & Waning from Full Moon through Last Quarter to New Moon. Cuttings are thought to do better when taken when the moon is Waning, particularly in the Last Quarter."

I'm interested to know how many of you take moon-phases into account when sowing seeds, taking cuttings, or harvesting?
 
Thanks for sharing that.
I've used the moon cycles for planting seed with impressive results.
Short germinating seed like tomato, b. caapi, MG and most annuals are put in moist soil, baggie or whatever medium 2 days BEFORE the new moon. The two days allows the seed to absorb moisture and then on the new moon that moisture, combined with the tidal force helps to crack the seed coat.

Long germinating seed like p. viridis, any seed with a germination range starting at 2 weeks or more, I plant on the full moon. My vendor spoke of 120 days for p. viridis to sprout; using the moon and "baggie" method gained me sprouts after 59 days!

There's lots more on the web but the book" How to grow more vegetables..." by John Jeavons is a solid resource.
 
the nice thing about growing indoors, 365 days of summer.

Ive planted allot of outdoors cuttings and seeds and never paid attention, interesting.

ih
 
Ice House said:
the nice thing about growing indoors, 365 days of summer.

Ive planted allot of outdoors cuttings and seeds and never paid attention, interesting.

ih
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Almost all of my seed starting is done indoors(Z6). And I have noticed a huge difference.
Just a suggestion. Next time you take a cutting...etc, mark on a lunar calendar WHEN that was done and follow its growth...youu will likely be suprised, I know I was.
 
Lago Chiller said:
Thanks for sharing that.
I've used the moon cycles for planting seed with impressive results.
Short germinating seed like tomato, b. caapi, MG and most annuals are put in moist soil, baggie or whatever medium 2 days BEFORE the new moon. The two days allows the seed to absorb moisture and then on the new moon that moisture, combined with the tidal force helps to crack the seed coat.

Long germinating seed like p. viridis, any seed with a germination range starting at 2 weeks or more, I plant on the full moon. My vendor spoke of 120 days for p. viridis to sprout; using the moon and "baggie" method gained me sprouts after 59 days!

There's lots more on the web but the book" How to grow more vegetables..." by John Jeavons is a solid resource.
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Thanks for the great info LC! It's about time I started keeping more detailed records of my plant activities so your suggestion is much appreciated. I'll report back when I have some results to share.
 
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