September 1
Flower Day
Sign ~ Libra
Moon ~ First Quarter
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 and Turnips.
Sidereal:
Moon in Libra: A Good time to sow green manures or cover crops.
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Moon Gardening Calendar September 2014
September 2 - 3
Leaf Day
Sign ~ Scorpio
Moon ~ First Quarter
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, Mint, Rhubarb, Spinach, Swiss Chard. (Also Leafy Ornamentals such as Dusty Miller, Hosta, Amaranth, Perilla, Lambs Ears and any other leafy plants where foliage is the main feature.)
It would not be a good time to sow Fruiting plants like Eggplant, Beans, Cucumber, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkin, Squash, Corn, and Tomatoes.
Sidereal:
Moon in Scorpio: An excellent time for planting, germination and strong sturdy growth will result.
September 4 - 5
Fruit Day
Sign ~ Saggitarius
Moon ~ Waxing gibbous
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.
September 6 - 7
Root Day
Sign ~ Capricorn
Moon ~ Waxing gibbous
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.
September 8 - 9
Flower Day
Sign ~ Aquarius
Moon ~ FULL
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
September 10 - 11
Leaf Day
Sign ~ Pisces
Moon ~ FULL
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.
September 12 - 13
Fruit Day
Sign ~ Aries
Moon ~ Waning Gibbous
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, in certain climates. 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
September 14 - 16
Root Day
Sign ~ Taurus
Moon ~ Waning Gibbous
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, Kohl Rabi, Onions, Parsnips, Potatoes, Radish and Turnips. It would not be a good time to sow Flower plants like Broccoli, Cauliflower, Globe Artichokes or Garden Flowers.
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 Sep 11, 2014 12:50 PM
September 17 - 18
Flower Day
Sign - Gemini
Moon - Last 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, Shallots or Turnips.
Sidereal:
Moon in Gemini: Barren and dry, and yet good for promoting flower growth.
September 20 - 21
Leaf Day
Sign ~ Cancer
Moon ~ Waning Crescent
Biodynamic: Moon in Cancer: This is a Water sign. It is a good time to sow Leaf plants like Basil, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Celery, Dill, Florence Fennel, Kale, Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, but it would not be a good time to sow Fruiting plants like Eggplant, Cucumber, Beans, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkin, Squash, Corn, and Tomatoes.
Sidereal:
Moon in Cancer: This is a good time for germination.
September 22 - 23
Fruit Days
Moon ~ New Moon
Sign ~ Leo
Biodynamic:
Moon in Leo: This is a Fire sign. This is a good time to sow Fruiting plants like Eggplant, Cucumber, Beans, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkin, Squash, Corn, Tomatoes. It would not be a good time to sow Leaf plants like Basil, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Celery, Dill, Florence Fennel, Kale, Lettuce, Spinach or Swiss Chard.
Sidereal:
Moon in Leo: Dry and barren. Good time for garden maintenance.
September 24 - 26
Root Day
Moon ~ Waxing Crescent
Sign ~ Virgo
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, 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.
September 27 - 28
Flower Day
Sign ~ Libra
Moon ~ First Quarter
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, Shallots and Turnips.
Sidereal:
Moon in Libra: A Good time to sow green manures or cover crops.
September 29 - 30
Leaf Day
Sign ~ Scorpio
Moon ~ First Quarter
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, Mint, Rhubarb, Spinach, Swiss Chard. (Also Leafy Ornamentals such as Dusty Miller, Hosta, Amaranth, Perilla, Lambs Ears and any other leafy plants where foliage is the main feature.)
It would not be a good time to sow Fruiting plants like Eggplant, Beans, Cucumber, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkin, Squash, Corn, and Tomatoes.
Sidereal:
Moon in Scorpio: An excellent time for planting, germination and strong sturdy growth will result.
This message was edited Sep 24, 2014 1:06 PM
Hi Evelyn,
Thanks for posting all this info for September gardening by the moon. Hadn’t even thought to consider this in planning what to sow. It’s amazing how it changes every day.
