We just passed the Cold Moon or Long Night Moon. This is the first full Moon after the winter solstice, and it falls right during Christmas this year! This Moon occurs when winter cold fastens its grip.

We are now going into a waning period of the Moon—from the day after it is full to the day before it is new again. As the moonlight decreases night by night, plants are encouraged to grow roots, tubers, and bulbs. It’s always best to try to plant with the coming rains which are in the forecast. 

​DIRECT SEED OUTDOORS

• Bulbing Onions
• Radishes
• Turnips

SEED INDOORS/TRANSPLANT

• Leeks
• Chives
• Bunching Onions

MORE IDEAS
For more ideas on Ornamentals, Perennials, and Herbs, visit the Central Texas Gardener and The Natural Gardener lists online. Download the Texas A&M Extension Planting Chart and Varieties.

We just passed the New Moon phase and are now approaching the First Quarter and are in Waxing Crescent. During the waxing of the moon (the period extending from the day the moon is new to the day it reaches its fullest point), the moon pulls moisture upwards. Seeds do well during this time because moisture is available at the surface of the soil. 

TRANSPLANT

• Asparagus

DIRECT SEED OUTDOORS 

• Arugula
• Spinach

MORE IDEAS
For more ideas on Ornamentals, Perennials, and Herbs, visit the Central Texas Gardener and The Natural Gardener lists online. Download the Texas A&M Extension Planting Chart and Varieties.