when to plant

[noddy27]

hi everyone. im new to this and would like to know when is the best time to grow outside im very lucky to have a nice safe garden to plant in. i live in the westen suburbs of sydney

[Nooby]

Springtime?

 

and on a new moon apparently....

 

(Waits for experts to get here. ;-) )

[Luke Skywalker]

Never plant on a new or full moon. Always on a waxing if you want leafy growth, and always on a waning if you want to encourage fruiting/rooting. (what we want IMO.)

 

But that aside, plant out seedlings after a couple of weeks indoors or in a protected position in early spring. The last frosts will sort of determine when to plant, although I'm not sure what the climate is in the western suburbs, it's generally okay once the temps are regularly above 12 at night and there are plenty of sunny days.

 

There is no "safe" outdoor planting, or for that matter, indoor. Well, unless you live in Mount Cheyenne in Nevada and have a growroom for the US military of course. Keep in mind that a plant growing outside and given good care will easily top 6ft if left to its own devices and not pruned/shaped during growth. They'll also make a very fragrant conversation piece amongst the neighbours.....

[noddy27]

:thumbsup:thanks stoned again and luke skywalker will try what i have been told will send pics when i harvest

[Nooby]

'waning'? so about a three-quarter moon?

[Pam]

Moon cycles: Waxing is going towards full, waning away from full... remember D O C look at the moon, if it looks like a "D" it's approaching full, (waxing) the "O" is the full moon, And if it looks like a "C", it's going away from a full moon or waning.

 

That makes sense... right?

GG

Edited July 23, 2007 by Granny

[Indycar]

Here's one of me fav links... Moon Phase Calender

 

Just in case ya can't spot it at times.

 

[Nooby]

Thanks dude!

[67Special]

That's a neat link indy