During the First Quarter of the moon, plant leafy annuals that produce their yield above ground, such as: asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, cress, endive, kohlrabi, lettuce, parsley, spinach, etc.
During the Second Quarter of the moon, plant vine annuals that produce their yield above ground, such as: beans, eggplant, melons, peas, peppers, pumpkins, squash, tomatoes, etc.
During the Third Quarter of the moon, plant biennials, perennials, and bulb and root plants. Also plant trees, shrubs, berries, beets, carrots, onions, parsnips, peanuts, potatoes, radishes, rhubarb, rutabagas, strawberries, turnips, winter wheat, grapes, etc.
The Fourth Quarter of the moon is the best time to cultivate, turn sod, pull weeds, and destroy pests of all kinds, especially when the moon is in the barren signs of Aries, Leo, Virgo, Gemini, Aquarius, and Sagittarius.
Moon in Aries: Barren and dry, fiery and masculine. Used for destroying noxious growths, weeds, pests, etc., and for cultivating. Don't plant seeds.
Moon in Taurus: Productive and moist, earthy and feminine. Used for planting many crops, particularly potatoes and root crops, and when hardiness is important. Also used for lettuce, cabbage, and similar leafy vegetables.
Moon in Gemini: Barren and dry, airy and masculine. Used for destroying noxious growths, weeds and pests, and for cultivation.
Moon in Cancer: Very fruitful and moist, watery and feminine. This is the most productive sign, used extensively for planting and irrigation. Good for planting any seeds.
Moon in Leo: Barren and dry, fiery and masculine. This is the most barren sign, used only for killing weeds and for cultivation.
Moon in Virgo: Barren and moist, earthy and feminine. Good for cultivation and destroying weeds and pests. Good for all garden chores other than planting.
Moon in Libra: Semi-fruitful and moist, airy and masculine. Used for planting many crops and producing good pulp growth and roots and a very good sign for flowers and vines. Also used for seeding hay, corn fodder, etc.
Moon in Scorpio: Very fruitful and moist, watery and feminine. Used for the same purposes as Cancer, especially good for vine growth and sturdiness.
Moon in Sagittarius: Barren and dry, fiery and masculine. Used for planting onions, seeding hay, and for cultivation.
Moon in Capricorn: Productive and dry, earthy and feminine. Used for the planting potatoes, tubers, etc.
Moon in Aquarius: Barren and dry, airy and masculine. Used for cultivation and destroying noxious growths, weeds, and pests. Limit garden chores to weeding and cleanup.
Moon in Pisces: Very fruitful and moist, watery and feminine. Good for planting all seeds. Used along with Cancer and Scorpio, especially good for root growth
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