Earthly influence

Cosmic Influence

Include among others:

Soil life, nutrient content of soil; water supply; average atmospheric humidity.

Light, warmth and other climatic conditions; and their seasonal and daily rhythms.

Vary locally according to:

Clay, nutrient, humus, lime and nitrogen content of the soil; nutrient and water holding capacity; temperature and precipitation.

Sun; cloudiness; rain; geographical latitude; altitude and degree of exposure; aspect of land; annual weather pattern; silica content of soils.

Normal influences on growth:

High yields protein and ash content.

Ripening; flavor; keeping quality; seed quality.

One-sided (unbalanced) effects:

Lush growth; susceptibility to diseases and pests; poor keeping quality.

Low yields; penetrating or often bitter taste; fibrous woody tissue; hairy fruit; pests and diseases.

Managerial measures for optimum effects:

Liberal application of manure and compost treated with biodynamic preparations; sufficient legumes in rotation; compensating for deficiencies; irrigation; mulching.

Use of manures; no overfertilization; compensating for deficiencies; suitable spacing of plants; amount of seed used.

Use of Preparation No. 500

Use of Preparation No. 501