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Aside from its role controlling the tides some people believe that the moon influences the fluid in plants. Those who plant by the moon believe that planting seeds and seedlings during particular phases of the moon can impact on the success of the crop at harvest. If you want to experiment with gardening by the moon you can purchase a moon planting guide or use the following general guidelines:
Waxing Moon (growing larger): When the waxing moon is in the zodiac signs of Scorpio, Pisces or Cancer concentrate on planting, transplanting, cutting, watering and fertilizing. The best plants to plant at this time are annual vegetables and flowers which are grown for their foliage. The last week before the full moon is best for fruiting crops such as corn, tomatoes and peas. Waning Moon (growing smaller): When the waning moon is in the fruitful signs listed above plant root crops, trees and perennials. This is also a good time for pruning. The least successful time for planting is in the last week before the new moon. The semi-fruitful signs of Taurus and Capricorn are best for planting root vegetables and Libra is good for cereal and flowers. All other signs of the zodiac are said to be less auspicious.
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