The position of celestial bodies affects living beings in ways far more tangible than astrology. The position of the Earth relative to the sun determines the seasons and, with them, the climate and rainfall. The position of the moon affects the movement of liquids on Earth: from the seas to the interior of the human body.
So, if you want to achieve optimal crops, it's no surprise that you have to take their behavior into account. There are ideal times to plant, to harvest, and many factors to consider to take advantage of the plant's potential, taking into account the state of the sky.
"Sap is the lifeblood of the plant, and depending on where the moon is, it's concentrated in which part of the plant. And that's where we'll work," he explains. Sister Chel, the renowned Sisters of the Valley grower (aka the nuns who grow marijuana).
When planning his crops, he always considers the lunar phases. “It would be great if people rediscovered this knowledge we've been slowly losing. The Mayans used it to grow all their food,” he explains, speaking from the California Valley, very close to Mexico.
Chel began implementing this knowledge about a year ago. And she says she sees a noticeable difference in her harvests: "It works. If you apply it strictly, you have a very beautiful crop."
The lunar calendar
The lunar calendar varies by hemisphere, because the lunar phase is directly related to the position of a given point on Earth in relation to the moon.
In fact, its proximity and light influence the movement of fluids within plants.
The new moon is considered the ideal time to prune marijuana plants, just as it is recommended for human hair. Why? Because plant growth is slower, and the sap is more concentrated in the roots than in the stems and leaves.
"When the moon is new, it's the ideal time to work on everything related to roots and the soil. To fertilize it or add vitamins."
Sister Chel also chooses this moon phase to harvest. “Because all the water and all the chemicals the plant may have, and all the heavy metals, are at the bottom. This would give the flowers a much better flavor and, in turn, make the drying process much easier.”
For her, it's important to grasp this knowledge beyond cannabis. The new moon, she says, is ideal for planting or cultivating things that grow downward: tubers, for example.
On the other hand, with the first quarter moon, the period of intense growth begins, culminating in the full moon. During this phase, the greatest concentration of sap moves from the roots to the stems and branches. This is a good time to begin germination.
Likewise, during the full moon, the sap rises and is concentrated in the foliage. "This wouldn't be a good time to cut the plant," explains Sister Chel.
On the contrary, it is the best time for sowing, since we want the plant to grow upwards as much as possible.
Finally, for cuttings, the sister believes the best time is approximately three days into the waning phase. "Because the sap is there, neither completely up nor completely down. And what you want is for your cuttings to be full of sap, but without causing the plant to bleed."
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