Planting By The Moon

When do we set our chiles seeds in Peppermania Texas?
We plant our seeds during the waxing of the Moon, about 3 days before the Full Moon phase.  We find that we get the fastest and best germination when we sow our seeds at this time.

Why do we sow our seeds during the waxing of the Moon?
Just as the moon affects rise and fall of the tides, it also causes the moisture in the soil to rise in a more subtle way.

Planting of "above ground" crops, including peppers is best at the waxing of the Moon (as the Moon approaches Full Moon phase).
Planting of "below ground" crops is best at the waning of the Moon (after the Full Moon phase).


2012 Moon Phase Calendar At The Old Farmer's Almanac

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