The Use of the Lunar Calendar in Ancient Times 0 11

As biologist Ivan RUSSKIKH reported, ancient sources, such as the works of the Greek poet Hesiod, who lived in the 8th century BC, contain mentions that lunar cycles influence the growth, structure, and certain characteristics of plants. These observations have been repeatedly recorded in ancient texts.

Despite the geographical distance of the authors, the results of their observations often coincide. Based on this historical foundation and a limited number of scientific studies, a biodynamic approach to agriculture has been developed, in which lunar rhythms are used as a calendar for planning agricultural activities such as soil cultivation, seed sowing, planting, and harvesting.