27/08/2026
What an incredible, almost full moon tonight at Tannorwood Flower Farm. Just stunning. But not great for harvesting cut flowers.
If you sell cut flowers and you want happy customers, read on to find out why you should not harvest lots of cut flowers 48 hours around a full moon.
When you understand the rhythms of nature and cosmic influences you will know what to do in your garden or flower farm and why.
In the 48 hours around full moon, the plants put on epic growth. Interestingly, over the last couple of that the plants had just shot up in growth. I was trying to connect the dots with that epic growth, and then, now seeing the almost full moon, I recognised why it had happened.
If you stop and take the time to observe what's going on, you will see this happen with your plants as well. The time around the full moon means an incredible gravitational pull, pulling water and sap up the plant, which is what creates this growth.
It can also lead to more moisture, and that can increase the possibility of fungal disease.
So why stop harvesting your cut flowers at a full moon?.
This is in complete contrast to vegetables or fruits, where harvesting at a full moon can actually be a good time because leaves can be full of flavour and potency. Fruits can be at maximum flavour potential.
BUT
With cut flowers, there are other factors to consider that make it not a great time for a lot of flowers. Let's talk about what they are.
While the flowers will be at their absolute peak for fragrance, color, and intense beauty right at the full moon, they are also gorged with water. In biodynamics, this high moisture content means the plant tissue is soft, making the stems prone to rapid rotting, bruising, and a drastically shortened vase life. This can be disastrous for fragile petals and soft stemmed flowers.
To get the best balance of vibrant blooms and long-lasting freshness, biodynamic cut-flower growers use a two-part strategy combining the Moon Phase and the Zodiac Element.
Can’t wait to teach more on this 🌌🌕🌎🌸
