How does the moon influence the agricultural sector?

For many years we have heard that being able to do some things depends on which phase the moon is in, this has become traditional because farmers previously saw how each phase of the moon negatively affected their crops and it was then that they began to see the phases of the moon as an instruction manual.

So here we will give you some indications for your harvests to be successful and your crops prosper.

How do the lunar phases influence agriculture?

The phases of the moon are a significant part of both the growth of plants and the development of crops because the moon's rays are strong or light according to its phase and this generates some type of damage to the plants during their growth, germination or the development of crops, for this reason you must know what the phases of the moon are so that you can be successful in your harvest.

During the stage of the new moon, this stands behind the sun reason why the rays of the moon diminish considerably.

New Moon

In this phase of the moon, the plants have a slow growth as well as their leaves and roots, this process is called null, since it is practically an adaptation process, where the plants begin to couple to the environment and thus do not suffer any type of damage or disorder.

How can you take advantage of this moon phase?

The moon in this phase is at rest away from the earth and it is at that moment where it can be used to do some things because plants have the sap concentrated in their roots and there is enough water and moisture in the land; We can take advantage of this phase of the moon and carry out crop maintenance activities such as:

Hilling: this refers to covering some plants with soil such as celery or thistle.

Fertilize the plantation.

Eliminate weeds.

Remove wilted leaves.

You can sow meadows and lawns, round-leaved trees and root vegetables like carrots or turnip.

First quarter

In this phase the moon is getting closer to the earth, therefore it becomes more visible and puts pressure on the earth.

The effect of the crescent moon on the harvest

The moon in this phase makes the sap that the plants have and that during the new moon was in the roots, makes it rise to the top of the plants, as well as large movements of water under the earth causing the seeds to absorb it faster and thus germinate at the precise moment, while the growth of the plants is somewhat affected due to the rays of the moon .

We must bear in mind that this does not always happen this way, since there are other factors that can influence its growth such as climate, soil, compost and / or irrigation.

The auspicious tasks in a crescent quarter

This phase of the moon it is ideal for the development of plants, since these are growing at a higher rate. At this stage it is also necessary to carry out a series of activities that favor plants such as:

Prune diseased trees.

Cultivate soils that are sandy.

Plant flowers and leafy vegetables, but this should be done a day or two before this phase begins.

Carry out grafts, since in this phase grafts are more likely to be successful.

Avoid watering flower plants.

full moon

In this phase of the moon plant leaves develop fasterHowever, the roots decrease their growth, at the same time the movement of water and sap within the plants is greater and the development of the plants is greater, but this can also generate a progressive increase in pests.

Last quarter

During this phase, the moon decreases its visibility and causes the plant growth process slower because the sap is re-concentrated in the roots but this also increases the lower development of the plants.

The recommended jobs during this moon phase are

Plant root vegetables, such as turnip or carrot.

Remove wilted leaves.

Water down the flower plants and pulverize the green foliage.

Perform transplants.

Fertilize the plantation soil.

Plant long-leaved trees.