seeding pasture by the sign

[rjbovine]

Broadcast seeded pasture and hay ground to day. Weather was great 70 degrees this afternoon . So tonight I thought I would check the sign of the moon to see if today was good for clover/timothy . Goggled moon sign . Not sure the sign was favorable to seed today . Dad always said couldn't get anything done by looking at the sky . Anyway the seed is on and there calling for rain later this week . I'll keep my fingers crossed that some will come up . What would be a good rule of thumb to plant by the sign of the moon ? Thanks for sharing .

 

[jkwilson]

I'd say plant when the moon is getting covered with clouds from the rain getting ready to fall right after you plant.

 

[1982vett]

I'd say plant when the moon is getting covered with clouds from the rain getting ready to fall right after you plant.

No better sign than that.... :lol: .....unless there is one that says it is going to rain again withing 60 days!

 

[sizmic]

I've always heard you want the full moon regressing which is right now! We've sown one field and getting ready to do the others.

Sizmic

 

[jkwilson]

I've always heard you want the full moon regressing which is right now! We've sown one field and getting ready to do the others.

Sizmic

Yep. Having the moon a few minutes later in the sky has all kinds of effects on plant growth.

 

[dun]

Speaking of signs. I talked with an old timer last weekend that said according to the OFA we're supposed to have heavy snow on 27 March. Sure hope he or it is wrong

 

[rjbovine]

Thanks for all the replies. Looked at the almanack, still can't make up from down on planting recommendations .