Morning Growers
This is my fourth grow and the good results I've had are only due to the superb group of experienced growers that have been kind enough to share their knowledge and experience with us newbies on AFN.
I'm a big advocate of utilising the moon phases for my angling and I thought why not use it for cultivation. If good results are achieved, maybe somebody will take something from it following the old age traditions of planting in sync with lunar phases.
The basic principal is that the moon has a pulling effect on all water, this includes the sap in plants. The sap rises during the waxing moon and falls towards the roots when it wanes.
The moon also passes in front of each sign of the zodiac during the month, spending roughly 2.5 days in each one. Each sign corresponds to an element which in turn corresponds to the best crops to plant.
The time between the new Moon and the full Moon is (the waxing of the Moon), and the time between the full Moon and the new Moon (is the waning of the Moon).
I'm using the time between now and the above date to get my garden in order.
For this grow, I'm using 16litre self watering Lechuza planters in a 2x4 space, Bio-Bizz light for my medium and Advanced Nutrients PH perfect Grow and Bloom.
Once a week, I like to feed the microbes using Black Strap molasses and new to me on this grow, is Remo nutrients Velvo Kelp. I've seen amazing results from users here on AFN and this will be used throughout the vegetative stage as a daily foiler spray. For my light source I have the Migro 100+ gen4 COB and the new 120W Migro Aray with the additional RED leds.
The Lechuza pots have a removable inner section that creates a void at the bottom of the container. This area is used to hold your water and nutrient solutions and is accessed by a removable cap. There is a gauge to one side where the cap located that contains a polystyrene float, this corresponds to how much water is being retained.
It is virtually impossible to overwater and its design allows for excellent drainage and root development.
Until the next update, keep it green.
Ive tagged @hope2grow , let me know if you want to sub, I'll tag you in.
Both girls will be topped and LST following the tried and tested method highlighted by Autobeast in his brillnt thread Auto topping thread,pushing the auto limits
and autobeast, how to grow a perfect healthy auto. start to finish
Resources:
www.allotment-garden.org
www.farmersalmanac.com
mooncalendar.astro-seek.com
uk.rhythmofnature.net
This is my fourth grow and the good results I've had are only due to the superb group of experienced growers that have been kind enough to share their knowledge and experience with us newbies on AFN.
I'm a big advocate of utilising the moon phases for my angling and I thought why not use it for cultivation. If good results are achieved, maybe somebody will take something from it following the old age traditions of planting in sync with lunar phases.
The basic principal is that the moon has a pulling effect on all water, this includes the sap in plants. The sap rises during the waxing moon and falls towards the roots when it wanes.
The moon also passes in front of each sign of the zodiac during the month, spending roughly 2.5 days in each one. Each sign corresponds to an element which in turn corresponds to the best crops to plant.
- Root days are the best to plant root crops when the moon passes in front of the “Earth” signs of Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn.
- Leaf days are leafy crops of spinach, lettuce etc. during the “water” signs of Cancer Scorpio, and Pisces.
- Flower days for cauliflower, broccoli, and flowers passing the “air” signs of Gemini, Libra and Aquarius.
- Fruit/seed days for tomatoes, onions, garlic, peppers passing the “fire” signs of Aries, Leo, Saggitarius.
The time between the new Moon and the full Moon is (the waxing of the Moon), and the time between the full Moon and the new Moon (is the waning of the Moon).
I'm using the time between now and the above date to get my garden in order.
For this grow, I'm using 16litre self watering Lechuza planters in a 2x4 space, Bio-Bizz light for my medium and Advanced Nutrients PH perfect Grow and Bloom.
Once a week, I like to feed the microbes using Black Strap molasses and new to me on this grow, is Remo nutrients Velvo Kelp. I've seen amazing results from users here on AFN and this will be used throughout the vegetative stage as a daily foiler spray. For my light source I have the Migro 100+ gen4 COB and the new 120W Migro Aray with the additional RED leds.
The Lechuza pots have a removable inner section that creates a void at the bottom of the container. This area is used to hold your water and nutrient solutions and is accessed by a removable cap. There is a gauge to one side where the cap located that contains a polystyrene float, this corresponds to how much water is being retained.
It is virtually impossible to overwater and its design allows for excellent drainage and root development.
Until the next update, keep it green.
Ive tagged @hope2grow , let me know if you want to sub, I'll tag you in.
Both girls will be topped and LST following the tried and tested method highlighted by Autobeast in his brillnt thread Auto topping thread,pushing the auto limits
and autobeast, how to grow a perfect healthy auto. start to finishResources:
Lunar planting and gardening according to the Moon's phases
Lunar Gardening using the rhythm of the planets and the moon for great results on the allotment and in the garden generally.
Planting by the Moon | Gardening Calendar
Planting Calendar from the Farmers' Almanac Welcome to the Farmers’ Almanac Planting Calendar, also known as Gardening by the Moon calendar.
www.farmersalmanac.com
Gardening Moon Calendar 2021, Biodynamic Farmer's Guide
www.Astro-Seek.com - Seek and meet people born on the same date as you
Lunar calendar gardener and farmer 2023 - UK
Lunar calendar gardener and farmer in the UK - plan your daily activities in the garden and farm in the rhythm of the moon
uk.rhythmofnature.net
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