Thing
16th February 2008, 05:42 PM
The Guardian/Observer's allotment blog is going all out for biodynamic twaddle. Very sad, it used to be a good paper. Comments are equally depressing.
Lunar eclipse and the biodynamic gardener
When a lunar eclipse occurs, the moon passes through the shadow of the earth and disturbs its relationship with the sun. An opposition (as when the moon is full) is generally beneficial to plant growth. When an eclipse or an occultation (when the moon or another planet passes in front of and hides a planet)occuer, there is a negative influence on plant growth. Research has shown that when seeds are sown during an eclipse, abnormalities occur in the subsequent growth of the plant.
The short answer to the question is therefore that all sowing and cultivation of the soil should be avoided during the period leading up to and immediately following the eclipse. This shouldn't be too difficult to achieve on this occasion since the climax of the eclipse occurs at 4.00 am. After 7.00 am the effects are over and gardening can continue as planned.
http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/allotment/2008/02/the_allotment_team_were_scatte.html
Lunar eclipse and the biodynamic gardener
When a lunar eclipse occurs, the moon passes through the shadow of the earth and disturbs its relationship with the sun. An opposition (as when the moon is full) is generally beneficial to plant growth. When an eclipse or an occultation (when the moon or another planet passes in front of and hides a planet)occuer, there is a negative influence on plant growth. Research has shown that when seeds are sown during an eclipse, abnormalities occur in the subsequent growth of the plant.
The short answer to the question is therefore that all sowing and cultivation of the soil should be avoided during the period leading up to and immediately following the eclipse. This shouldn't be too difficult to achieve on this occasion since the climax of the eclipse occurs at 4.00 am. After 7.00 am the effects are over and gardening can continue as planned.
http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/allotment/2008/02/the_allotment_team_were_scatte.html