First Quarter (increasing) - Plant annuals producing their yield above ground, which are generally leafy kind that produce their seed outside the fruit. Examples are asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, cress, endive, kohlrabi, lettuce, parsley, spinach, etc. Cucumbers are exception, as they do best in the first quarter rather than the second, even though the seeds are inside the fruit. Also plant cereals and grains.

Second Quarter (increasing) - Plant annuals producing their yield above the ground, which are generally of the viney kind that produce their seed inside the fruit. Examples include beans, eggplant, melons, peas, peppers, pumpkins, squash, tomatoes, etc. These are not hard and fast divisions, If you can't plant during the 1st quarter, plant during the 2nd and vice versa. There are many pants that seem to do equally well planted in either quarter, such as watermelon, hay, and cereals and grains.

Third Quarter (decreasing) - Plant viennials, perennials, and bulb and roots plants. Also plant trees, shrubs, berries, beets, carrots, onions, parsnips, peanuts, potatoes, radishes, rhubarb, rutabagas, strawberries, turnips, winter wheat, grapes, etc.

Forth Quarter (decreasing) - This 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, and for cultivating.

Moon in Taurus - Productive, 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.

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.

Moon in Libra - Semifruitful and moist, airy and masculine. Used for planting many crops and producing good pulp growth and roots. A very good sign for flowers and vines. Also used for seeding hay, corn fodder, and the like.

Moon in Scorpio - Very fruitful and moist, watery and feminine. Nearly as productive as Cancer; used for the same purposes. Especially good for vine growth and sturdiness.

Moon in Sagittarius - Barren and dry, fiery and masculine. used for planting onions, seeding hay and cultivation.

Moon in Capricorn - Productive and dry, earthy and feminine. Used for planting potatoes and tubers.

Moon in Aquarius - Barren and dry, airy and masculine. Used for cultivation and destroying noxious growths, weeds and pests.

Moon in Pisces - Very fruitful and moist, watery and feminine. Used along with Cancer and Scorpio, especially good for root growth.