FAQs About the Moon Phase Calendar

Gardening by the phases of the moon is a method of crop growing that optimizes a plant's natural responses to the same gravitational forces, which influence the ocean tides. This happens from the very first steps of seed growth as extreme budding takes place at faster rates, and later the mature plants respond to the moon phases with faster root and leaf growth. This practice of optimizing the moon’s phases for gardening dates back centuries.

Q: How does the moon phase calendar affect gardening?

A: The gravitational forces that the moon creates in nature influences the moisture of the soil in which the seed and plant grows. By watching the moon phases on a moon phase calendar, you can utilize the natural cycles of moisture content.

Q: During which moon phase does the soil present itself as the most favorable for starting your garden?

A: A full moon phase is the best time for starting your gardening because it is at this time the soil has the highest level of moisture for the seeds to absorb.

Q: What effect does the new moon phase have on new seeds?

A: The new moon phase signifies that the gravitational pull is drawing moisture to the top of the soil. This extra water causes the seed to swell and opens stimulating sprout growth.

Q: How many phases does the moon have and how long do they last?

A: The moon has four main phases that last around seven days each. The names of the phases are new moon, second quarter, full moon and fourth quarter.

Q: What effect does the full moon phase have on plants?

A: The full moon phase signifies that the gravitational pull is drawing towards the earth, and a greater amount of moisture is drawn into the soil, stimulating root growth.