Many peoples from the old country looks at the moon phase before showing any kind of seeds to prevent early bolting; namely: lettuce, chicory, spinach, and broccoli… Is there any truth to it?
Well...depends on whom you ask. My guess is yeah, probably some: if an idea or custom has hung around for centuries, there likely once was a tangible, logical reason for it to begin. Also, if an idea is to be found in many areas, countries, and cultures...just might be something to it! http://www.naturealmanac.com/almanac/gardening/moonsigns/moon_gardening.html http://www.undeceivingourselves.com/S-plan.htm
Well... I say, put it to the test, and do some experiments. Fun - and revealing as well. I agree with Togata and think there is likely some truth to it also. : )
My neighbours and certain select friends of theirs dance naked around their carrots every full moon. The spectacle is not as entertaining as it was 35 years ago - and they have not invited me ever since the disastrous events of July 1996 - but I have to say that they grow good carrots.
Hmm. I hesitate to ask, but will nonetheless do so: What happened in July 1996? The mind boggles. I refrain from any carrot analogies.
I could explain, but there is a Court Order prohibiting me from talking. The National Enquirer ran a small article about it on the following day, on page 2, but the Court ordered all copies to be seized and burned.
Dancing naked around the carrots patch on a full moon? Are you talking about lunatic! Soccerdad? The question still remains; is the gravitational pull of the moon that causes the premature bolting of spinach and lettuce? when the seeds are shown with the full moon? thanks for the moon photo! Hollyberry Lady.
I am wondering about that ridiculous carrot/moon story also! Too funny. You're welcome for the moon shot -although it's not that great. : )
I'd say there's some truth to it, Pasquale. In South America, people are downright religious about the moon phase and planting, and not just for leafy veg - nothing at all is ever planted on the full moon; they all wait for the new moon to sow seed of any crop. It's so established here that you can purchase a pocket moonphase almanac on most streetcorners, to know when to sow your windowbox veggies. On the other hand, most major grain crops (Maize, wheat, barley, quinoa) are only ever harvested on the (lunar) week of the full moon (ie the three days before, the full moon, and the three days after.)
Yes, I have heard that their are people who do take this sort of thing very seriously, and I am definitely inclined to believe there is some truth to it. Very interesting. I have the 'Farmer's Almanac'. : )
