Author Topic: sydonic cycles (Read 6976 times)

doganjo · « **Reply #15 on:** April 07, 2009, 12:48:03 am »

Sorry, no offence intended but I really can't see this being relevant in growing veg.

hexhammeasure · « **Reply #16 on:** April 07, 2009, 06:38:50 am »

we use the 'system' a week after the last full moon in april to start planting out tubers and roots and the week after the last full moon in may to plant out bedding plants this way we USUALLY miss the hard frosts

northfifeduckling · « **Reply #17 on:** April 10, 2009, 02:49:41 pm »

I wouldn't just put it down as nonsense. A lot of folk work with the biodynamic method and say their crops are healthier, bigger and less prone to get pests than ordinary organic crops. For that alone it's worth a go but I find it hard enough to get everything done anyway so much depending on the weather...The best planting calendar is by Maria Thun, which also gives good advice about companion planting etc.

Birdie Wife · « **Reply #18 on:** May 08, 2009, 02:06:55 pm »

Have to say that I have used it as well, after reading around it a bit first. I'm not any kind of hippy or new age type, I am a scientist with a cynical edge, but there does seem to be something in it. The moon has a big effect on tides, so it's not a huge leap really to think about the way the moon's phases affect the water in plants and roots.

Fluffywelshsheep · « **Reply #19 on:** May 08, 2009, 02:54:40 pm »

the 'system' is a good method as the moon control water , Water is need as one of the elements of plant growth . If you can get your head around the science bit then it is okay. It's just to timing i find difficult as i have a very busy schedule sometimes and then quite other times so i find it difficult to get them at the right time.

I think the system is best for people who have regular schedule.
Linz