02/19/2025
Agricultural practices associated with lunar phases
New Moon
Recommended activity: Planting root crops (e.g. carrots, potatoes).
Reason: Lunar energy is believed to favor downward growth, ideal for roots.
Waxing Crescent
Recommended activity: Planting green leafy crops (e.g. lettuce, spinach).
Reason: Associated with an increase in ascending sap, favoring green leaves.
Full Moon
Recommended activity: Harvesting crops.
Reason: Crops are believed to be fuller of juices and nutrients, reaching their fullness.
Last Quarter
Recommended activity: Pruning and maintenance.
Reason: Less energy absorption by plants, ideal for these tasks.
Final Considerations
These recommendations are based on traditions and popular beliefs, not on proven scientific evidence.
Modern farmers often rely on practices backed by scientific research to optimize their results.