Planting By The Phases Of The Moon--part 4

[This is a continuation from the book, How To Grow More Vegetables . . . by John Jeavons]

During the third 7 days, the amount of moonlight decreases along with the lunar gravitational pull. As the moonlight decreases, the above-ground leaf growth slows down. The root growth is stimulated again, however, as the lunar gravitational pull decreases. this is a good time to transplant, since the root growth is active. 'The activity enables the plant to better overcome root shock and promotes the development of a good root system while leaf growth has been slowed down. Then, 21 days later, when leaf growth is at a maximum, there will be a developed root system that can provide the plant with sufficient nutrients and water. It is also the time to plant long-germinating seeds. Seeds which take approximately 2 weeks to germinate will then be ready to take advantage of the boost from the high gravitational pull of the new moon.

[Part 5 Saturday].