April 1 - 2
Fruit Day
Sign ~ Aries
Moon ~ New
Biodynamic:
Moon in Aries: This is a Fire sign. This is a good time to sow Fruiting plants like Aubergines, Broad Beans, Cucumber, Peas, Peppers, Tomatoes. It would not be a good time to sow Leaf plants like Cabbages, Celeriac, Celery, Dill, Lettuce, Rhubarb, Spinach. Fruits Harvested now will store for longer.
Sidereal:
Moon in Aries: Dry and barren. Good time for garden maintenance.
April 3 - 5
Root Day
Sign ~ Taurus
Moon ~ Waxing Crescent
Biodynamic:
Moon in Taurus: This is a Earth sign. It is a good time to sow Root plants like Asparagus, Beetroot, Carrots, Chives, Jerusalem Artichokes, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Potatoes, Radish, Shallots, Spring Onions, but it would not be a good time to sow Flower plants like Broccoli, Cauliflower, Globe Artichokes,
Sidereal:
Moon in Taurus: This is a good time to sow Root vegetable crops especially when hardiness in drought conditions is needed.
This message was edited Mar 31, 2014 2:26 PM
Moon Gardening Calendar April 2014
April 6 - 7
Flower Day
Sign ~ Gemini
Moon ~ First Quarter
Biodynamic:
Moon in Gemini: This is a Air sign. This is a good time to sow Flowering plants like Broccoli, Cauliflower, Globe Artichokes and Garden Flowers. It would not be a good time to sow Rooting plants like Asparagus, Beetroot, Carrots, Chives, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kohl Rabi, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Potatoes, Radish, Salsify, Scorzonera, Shallots, Spring Onions, Swedes, Turnips,
Sidereal:
Moon in Gemini: Barren and dry, and yet good for promoting flower growth.
April 8 - 10
Leaf Day
Sign ~ Cancer
Moon ~ First Quarter
Biodynamic:
Moon in Cancer: This is a Water sign. It is a good time to sow Leaf plants like Basil, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Celeriac, Celery, Dill, Kale, Lettuce, Rhubarb, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Sage and ornamental Leafy plants. It would not be a good time to sow Fruiting plants like Eggplant, Cucumber, French Beans, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkin, Runner Beans, Squash, Corn, Tomatoes.
Sidereal:
Moon in Cancer: This is a good time for germination.
This message was edited Apr 5, 2014 12:57 PM
April 11 - 13
Fruit Day
Sign ~ Leo
Moon ~ Waxing gibbous
Biodynamic:
Moon in Leo: This is a Fire sign. This is a good time to sow Fruiting plants like Eggplant, Cucumber, French Beans, Zucchini, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkin, Runner Beans, Squash, Sweetcorn, Tomatoes. It would not be a good time to sow Leaf plants like Basil, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Celeriac, Celery, Dill, Kale, Lettuce, Rhubarb, Spinach, Swiss Chard.
Sidereal:
Moon in Leo: Dry and barren. Good time for garden maintenance.
April 14 - 15
Root Day
Sign ~ Virgo
Moon ~ Full
Biodynamic:
Moon in Virgo: This is a Earth sign. It is a good time to sow Root plants like Asparagus, Beetroot, Carrots, Chives, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kohl Rabi, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Potatoes, Radish, Salsify, Scorzonera, Shallots, Spring Onions, Swedes, Turnips. It would not be a good time to sow Flower plants like Broccoli, Cauliflower, Globe Artichokes. Fruits Harvested now should be eaten straight away.
Sidereal:
Moon in Virgo: Dry and barren. Good time for garden maintenance.
This message was edited Apr 13, 2014 9:53 AM
April 16 - 17
Flower Day
Sign ~ Libra
Moon ~ Full
Biodynamic:
Moon in Libra: This is a Air sign. This is a good time to sow Flowering plants like Broccoli, Cauliflower, Globe Artichokes and Garden Flowers. It would not be a good time to sow Rooting plants like Asparagus, Beets, Carrots, Chives, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kohl Rabi, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Potatoes, Radish, Salsify, Scorzonera, Shallots, Spring Onions, Turnips,
Sidereal:
Moon in Libra: A Good time to sow green manures or cover crops.
April 18 - 19
Leaf Day
Sign ~ Scorpio
Moon ~ Waning Gibbous
Biodynamic:
Moon in Scorpio: This is a Water sign. It is a good time to sow Leaf plants like Basil, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Celeriac, Celery, Dill, Kale, Lettuce, Rhubarb, Spinach, Swiss Chard. It would not be a good time to sow Fruiting plants like Eggplant, Beans, Cucumber, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkin, Squash, Corn, Tomatoes.
Sidereal:
Moon in Scorpio: An excellent time for planting, germination and strong sturdy growth will result.
April 20 - 21
Fruit Day
Sign ~ Saggitarius
Moon ~ Last Quarter
Biodynamic:
Moon in Sagittarius: This is a Fire sign. This is a good time to sow Fruiting plants like Eggplant, Beans, Cucumber, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkin, Squash, Corn, and Tomatoes. It would not be a good time to sow Leaf plants like Basil, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Celeriac, Celery, Dill, Kale, Lettuce, Rhubarb, Spinach, and Swiss Chard.
Sidereal:
Moon in Sagittarius: Dry and barren. Good time to plant onion sets and bulbs.
April 22 - 23
Root Day
Sign ~ Capricorn
Moon ~ Last Quarter
Biodynamic:
Moon in Capricorn: This is a Earth sign. It is a good time to sow Root plants like Asparagus, Beets, Carrots, Chives, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kohl Rabi, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Potatoes, Radish, Salsify, Scorzonera, Shallots, Spring Onions, and Turnips. It would not be a good time to sow Flower plants like Broccoli, Cauliflower, Globe Artichokes or Garden Flowers.
Sidereal:
Moon in Capricorn: Potatoes and tubers planted now will have a strong growth.
This message was edited Apr 15, 2014 8:33 PM
This will be my last month posting if no one is watching these threads. I am quite busy in the garden these days and I don't go online every day.
I just took over for Cristina because she had a family situation that is requiring her attention right now. She has mentioned that she has little time to go online right now.
Please let me know by posting any interest in this topic...Gardening by the Moon.
Thank you all!
This message was edited Apr 17, 2014 11:00 AM
April 24 - 25
Flower Day
Sign ~ Aquarius
Moon ~ Waning Crescent
Biodynamic:
Moon in Aquarius: This is a Air sign. This is a good time to sow Flowering plants like Broccoli, Cauliflower, Globe Artichokes and Garden Flowers. It would not be a good time to sow Rooting plants like Asparagus, Beets, Carrots, Chives, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kohl Rabi, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, Potatoes, Radish, Shallots, or Turnips.
Sidereal:
Moon in Aquarius: Dry and barren. Good time for garden maintenance.
Thanks Evelyn!
Oh please don't stop! I read them every day to see what to plant or not. I really appreciate the time you have taken to post this information. You are doing a great job! I will post even if it is just to say Hi, so you know someone is watching! Thanks for taking over this thread.
Thank you, Robin and Nanny23 for your input. Cristina has been doing this so long, and I was not thinking of taking over...but she is working on some family matters that requires her attention.
I also miss Darius, as she checked in on this thread often, but now she is no longer with us.
I hope that I can keep up with doing this as I do not go online every day now. This is a busy time for me...with weeds, watering and planting.
I have been using this calendar, as I need all the help I can get. I lose many seedlings in the course of starting in the winter...both indoors and outside.
Robin ~ How did that system work for you? (Wintersowing in those plastic totes....)
April 26 - 28
Leaf Day
Sign ~ Pisces
Moon ~ Waning Crescent
Biodynamic:
Moon in Pisces: This is a Water sign. It is a good time to sow Leaf plants like Basil, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Celeriac, Celery, Dill, Kale, Lettuce, Rhubarb, Spinach, Swiss Chard and any ornamentals with Foliage as the main feature. It would not be a good time to sow Fruiting plants like Eggplant, Beans, Cucumber, Zucchini, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkin, Runner Beans, Winter Squash, Corn, or Tomatoes.
Sidereal:
Moon in Pisces: This water sign promotes root growth.
This message was edited Apr 23, 2014 1:20 PM
The jury's still out on the tote/bin method Evelyn, just a very few has germinated as of yet...still hoping for WS success!
Waiting for a good time to plant corn...
Weather permitting, today would be a good day for planting corn.
If it is too cold outside, you could soak the seeds in warm water for a few hours, then sow them in cell packs, keeping them inside until there is no chance of frost. Then you will have a head start on planting them outside.
Thanks sweetie!
a good day for planting tomatoes?
Yes, if the weather permits...otherwise, pot up a size larger.
Thanks Evelyn! I think I will plant some tomatoes!
We watch Ev! Others are sowing too, sigh. Wish I was I think...
Kitt ~ I had very little time for gardening when I was working. Everything was always a mess. Now that I am retired, I am old!! Yes, it is a challenge, but for me, it is worth it. When do you retire...or are you able to do that?
OK, I had better get busy and get everyone up to date....(even me, LOL!!)
This message was edited Apr 23, 2014 1:18 PM
April 29 - 30
Fruit Day
Sign ~ Aries
Moon ~ New
Biodynamic:
Moon in Aries: This is a Fire sign. This is a good time to sow Fruiting plants like Eggplant, Beans, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkin, Winter Squash, Zucchini, Corn, and Tomatoes. It would not be a good time to sow Leaf plants like Basil, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Celeriac, Celery, Dill, Kale, Lettuce, Rhubarb, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Fruits Harvested now will store for longer.
Sidereal:
Moon in Aries: Dry and barren. Good time for garden maintenance
Thanks Ev...need all the help I can get too! ☼
My Aries. Confused- planting seeds or planting sets type planting for basils and such plants make any difference?
I don't think so. I follow the calendar whether I am planting a plant, potting up or sowing seeds.
Sometimes I don't have the time to plant in the specified time, so in that case, I follow what not to plant and plant everything else.
I like that