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2. Biodynamic agriculture born in
1924.
Father of Biodynamic farming is
Rudolf Steiner.
Steiner is Austrian philosopher and
scientist.
Biodynamics first modern organic
agriculture.
Bio-Dynamic Method are based on Anthroposophy.
His born Anthroposophy, or the wisdom (knowledge) of the
human being
Biodynamic techniques were used on 161,074 ha in 60 countries.
Leading Germany for 45% accounts of the global total.

3. Biodynamics derived from two Greek words, bios-
life and dynamos-energy
The oldest biodynamic farms are the Wurzerhof in
Austria and Marienhöhe in Germany.
Biodynamics history is divided in two point
1. Origin of a theory
2. Geographic development

4. Rudolf Steiner, founder of "anthroposophic agriculture",
later known as "biodynamic".
Steiner established a research group, the "Agricultural
Experimental Circle of Anthroposophical Farmers and
Gardeners of the General Anthroposophical Society".
The Research Association was renamed “The Imperial
Association for Biodynamic Agriculture” in 1933.

5. Today biodynamics is practiced in more than 60 countries
worldwide.
Demeter International is the primary certification agency for farms
and gardens using the methods
In Australia, the first biodynamic farmer was Ernesto Genoni.
In 1928 the Anthroposophical Agricultural Foundation was founded
in England, this is now called the Biodynamic Agriculture
Association.
In USA the Biodynamic Farming & Gardening Association was
founded in 1938 as a New York state corporation.
In France the International Federation of Organic Agriculture
Movements (IFOAM) was formed in 1972.

7. Steiner defined Anthroposophy as
“A path of knowledge whose objective is to guide the spiritual in
man to the spiritual in the universe”.
The word "Anthroposophy" comes from the Greek language,
and means "wisdom of the human being".
This wisdom ultimately leads to the connection of the spiritual
in the human being to the Spiritual, which pervades the
universe

8. Biodynamics, derived from two Greek words, bios (life) and
dynamos (energy),
“Biodynamics refers to a 'working with the energies which create and
maintain life”
It is a method of farming that aims to treat the farm as a living
system which interacts with the environment, to build healthy living
soil, and to produce food that nourishes, vitalises and helps to
develop humanity.
The bio-dynamic idea of the farm as an 'organism' or living entity

9. Soil
Organic
matter
Cosmic
force
Substance
and Energy
Farm
organism
Humus
Peppeing
BD
preparation
Crop
rotation
Cow
manure

10. 1. To increase the vitality of food.
2. Regenerate natural resources such as the soil, seeds and
water.
3. Better efficiency of production relative to the amount of
energy used.
4. To create a personal relationship with the world in which
we live.
5. Greater earthworm populations and biomass than
conventional farms.
6. Most of all, to be of service to the Earth and its beings by
aiding nature where it is weak due to constant use

11. 1. It is holistic understanding of agricultural farming that treats soil
fertility, plant growth and livestock care as ecologically
interrelated tasks.
2. It emphasizes the use of composts and inputs made from various
herbal, mineral and manural raw materials excluding the use of
artificial chemicals on soils and plants.
3. Emphasizes on integrating farm animals, the use of astronomical
sowing and planting calendar.
4. It is one of the first sustainable Agricultural movement ; produces
a living soil and healthy plants as a result of coordinated work of
earthly and cosmic energies.

12. 1. Production of top quality fruits and vegetables, with
strong flavours and high levels of nutrients.
2. Yields always above the average level.
3. No chemical reduce for grain, fruit and vegetables.
4. Little trouble with livestock and plant diseases.
5. No spreading of insect pests, and no great economic
damage due to their presence.
6. The important criterion is to sustain the fertility of a
farm that lasts for future.

13. 1. Walk around your land each day, with all its aspects.
2. Establish environmental control.
3. Introduce soil-protecting crop rotations and cover crops.
4. Improve soil cultivation practices.
5. Introduce green manuring, carefully plowed or dug under.
6. Use mulching wherever possible.
Coun……..

14. 7. Made compost and treat with BD preparations, do not
waste any organic materials collect everything.
8. Use the BD preparations 500 and 501 as necessary, at
the appropriate times, on the land and growing plants.
9. Use other preparations such as the Cowpat Pit,
Panchagavya, or natural liquid fertilizers (equisetum
tea, fermented nettle manure) as needed.

15. 1. All short term manuring use of water soluble fertilizers for
quick growth is discontinued.
2. Stop all chemical weed control methods that will leave
undesirable residues which inhibit the development of
active soil life.
3. The type of stock carried in the farm is important as it has
unique effect on soil fertility
4. Encourage legume growth, earthworm activity and other
soil micro-organisms.
5. This is enhanced by the biodynamic preparations.
6. Need of adequate trees to provide shelter and shade as
conservation of moisture, protection from wind and also
act as predators.

16.  Two field sprays -- These are called BD 500 which is made
from horn manure and BD 501 made from horn silica
 Five compost preparations – These preparations are a mix
of herbs that are added to compost Protection sprays
preparations – BD 505, BD 508
 Other compost preparations – CPP, Vermi-compost, Vermi-
wash and Nadep
 A moon and astrological planting calendar -- It's a
correlation between different parts of rhythems, the cycles
of the moon, and an astrological chart.*
 BD 500 -- works in the roots of plants and the second spray,
 BD 501, works its magic by influencing light and growth of plants when sprayed
onto leaves.

18. BD 500
BD 5001
Field
B.D.
BD 502
BD 503
BD 504
BD 505
BD 506
BD 507
BD 508
Compost
B.D.

19. Group BD Number Ingredient
Group A
Polarity
BD 500 Cow Horn + Fresh cow dung
BD 501 Cow Horn + Silica quartz crystal
Group B
Biocatalyst
BD 502
Yarrow + Urinary bladder of the
stag
BD 503 Chamomile + Cow intestine.
BD 504 Stinging Nettle
BD 505
Himalayan Oak Bark + Skull of an
domestic animal
BD 506 Dandelion + Bovine mesentery
BD 507 Valerian
BD 508 Casuarina Tea

20. 1. It is fermented cow dung.
2. It is the basis for soil fertility and
renewal of degraded soils.
3. It is buried in Sept./Nov and lifted in
Feb/March.
1. Cow horns
2. Fresh cow dung from a lactating
cow. Average 50-150g dung/horn
(depends on horn size)
Materials

21. ▼ Feed cattle with high quality food for two days prior to
collecting dung for BD 500.
▼ Prepare burial pit: 18 inches deep.
▼ Collect cow horns – remove any paint.
▼ Fill cow horns with cow dung in October/November (rather
than September due to India's warmer climate).
▼ Place horns in burial pit, 1 inch apart with base downwards,
surround with 50% compost and soil.
▼ Cover with soil and bury for 4 to 6 months.
▼ Keep burial pit soil moist and shaded, at temp of approx.
20oC and free from weeds and earthworms.
▼ After 4 months check for dung fermentation. Dig up one horn.
▼ If the green cow dung has turned into a dark.
► They are ready to be remove the BD 500, use and store. If
not, leave them longer.
Preparation process

22.  25 grams BD 500/acre in 15 litres
rain/pure warm water (approx. 15-20 °C)
 Check water for high calcium, iron or
other minerals
 Stir for 1 hour alternately clockwise and
anti-clockwise forming a vortex
 Spray in the late afternoon or evening
(just before sunset), when Moon is
descending
 Spray 4 times a year – during the
beginning and after rains, i.e. Feb-May-
Nov-Dec.
Application process

23. Result
 Promotes root activity
 Stimulates/increases soil micro-life
 Regulates lime and nitrogen
 Helps to release trace elements
 Increases germination
 Place in glazed earthenware pots with loose fitting lids.
 Bury in a box surrounded with coir pith, which is kept
moist and can be closed.
 Keep in dark and at temp of not more than 25 °C.
 Use within 1 year.
Storage

24. 1. Cow horn
2. Silica quartz crystal – should be
clear and well formed. Average
200-300g pre horn
Materials
1. This is finely ground quartz crystals specially prepared.
2. It is buried in a similar to BD 500 but this is buried summer time
(buried in April/May and lifted in September).
3. This is period when the earth is breathing out and the cosmic
light energy is most active (summer).

25. 1. Crush silica quartz and grind to a fine powder.
2. Moisten with water to make a stiff paste
3. Fill horns with the silica paste
4. Bury horns in soil pit, 1 inch apart with base
downwards, surround with 50% compost and soil
from March/April (spring equinox)
5. They are ready to be remove the BD 501.
6. Store in a glass jar with a loose fitting lid, placed in
an open area exposed to sunlight up to 3 years.
Preparation process

26. ▼ 1 gm silica in 15 litres of warm quality water
▼ Apply early morning 6-8 AM at sunrise during ascending Moon or
Moon opposition Saturn.
▼ Dissolve silica in water, stirring for 1 hour before sunrise,
alternatively clockwise and anti-clockwise forming a vortex
▼ Spray the plants using a low-pressure sprayer.
▼ Spray into the air to fall as a gentle mist over the plants.
Application process
 Enhances light metabolism, photosynthesis and chlorophyll
 Helps to improve color, aroma, flavor and keeping quality of plants
Result

27.  This is made from yarrow flowers
combined with the bladder of a
stag.
 Smell of the stag bladder and that
of the yarrow are similar.
 The planetary influence of Venus
 Cosmos activity of the flower is enhanced by the cosmic
activity of the bladder.
 The energies received by a stag from the cosmos through
the antlers center around the bladder.

28. ▼Blow up the bladder with air when the bladder is fresh.
▼Air dry and then collapse.
▼At the time of use moisten to make it flexible.
▼Cut the bladder, insert a funnel and introduce the flowers till the
bladder is packed.
▼Moisten the flowers with plant extract, stitch up the slit with cotton
thread.
►Store in a closed basket to keep away rodents/pests
Time of burial to lifting
 Hang up in march to get cosmic influences
 Bury from September to March in a mud pot with earth inside
Result
 Permits plants to attract trace elements in extremely dilute
quantities for best nutrition
Preparation method

29. This is composed of the Chamomile
plant flowers combined with cow
intestine
 Pick flowers when petals are horizontal (mid morning-10 am)
 Ideal flower will have two rows of petals around the cone
 Harvest into a tray as the flowers if left together produce heat
 Use drying trays
Method of plant Harvesting
Storage : In air tight containers.

30. ▼ The intestine of a cow or bull can be used
▼ Do not wash intestine
▼ Cut into 15 cm bits
▼ Run finger along intestine, like milking a cow, to squeeze out
undigested matter
▼ Tie cut bits at one end with a cotton string
▼ Fix funnel to open end and fill with dry flowers
▼ Pack not too hard or loose
▼ Stack the filled sausages into a bundle, which could be placed in a
mud pot surrounded with fertile soil
► Time of burial to lifting : Bury in October and let it remain in the
soil till Feb/March.
Preparation Method
Stabilizes Nitrogen (N) within the compost and increases soil life so
as to stimulate plant growth
Result

31. ▼Harvest leaves in May and September
▼Fill dried leaves into pipes or mud pots
▼Press well into the containers
▼Ensure that the lid is on
▼Place the pot under the influence of Mars ;
(Moisten dry leaves with juice of leaves
before filling if found dry)
Method of preparation
Time of burial lifting : Lift the preparation in September after a year
Result : Stimulates soil health, by providing plants with the
individual nutrition components needed, ‘enlivens’ the earth (soil)

32. ▼Crush the oak bark
▼The skull of any domestic animal may
be used
▼The link between the skull and bark is
their calcium properties
▼Place the crushed oak bark in the brain
cavity of the skull. Block the opening
with a well shaped bone piece.
This is prepared by combining bark
of the oak tree with the skull of an animal.
Method of preparation
▼Place the skull in a watery environment with weeds and plant muck
which would have been damaged by the local diseases that effect
the crop.
Cont.

33. Result : Provides healing forces (or qualities) to combat harmful
plant diseases.
Time of burial to lifting : The preparation is placed in
September and lifted in March
▼It should be placed in a location where there is exchange of water
such as rain drain/swamp.
▼It should be noted that a foul smell is emitted on lifting the
preparation and removing it from the skull
▼This gradually reduces with drying after removal in a dark dry
place
▼Fungus may form
►Turn over frequently to correct the same

34. ▼Use the mesentery of the cow.
▼The flower is very sensitive to light and hence it is placed in the
mesentery of a cow, which itself is sensitive
▼Ensure that extra fat is cut off
▼Do not wash the mesentery
▼Place the dried flowers in the mesentery and wrap into a parcel and
tie with a jute thread
▼Place the parcel in a good mixture of soil and compost into a pot
▼While lifting the preparation the mesentery may or may not be seen.
Time of burial to lifting : Place in September and lift in March.
It is made from the dandelion
wrapped up in a bovine mesentery.
Method of preparation

35. Method of preparation
▼Place the clipped flowers into a mortar and pestle and grind into a paste
▼This paste is added to water in the ratio of 1:4 in a bottle
▼Ensure storage in a cool place
▼Use 1 gram each (502-506) for every 5 cubic metres of compost and 10 ml
of 507 at 5% in 2-5 litres of water. These could be added to liquid manures
and cow pat pits also.
The juice of valerian flowers is used for this
preparation.
Storage of preparations
▼Choose a moist, cool, dark location with good air circulation
▼Place the ready preparations into well labeled glass jars or glazed pots
▼Place the pots into a well insulated storage box using e.g. coir pith
▼A food grade drum placed horizontal with a hinged opening is useful for
preparations such as 500 and CPP
▼Turn the preparations frequently, and maintain moisture

36.  It is very high in silica; it can be used as a tea to
control fungus in the early season
 It should be sprayed at full Moon (2-4 days before)
and at Moon opposition Saturn, the same as BD 50
Materials
 1 kg Equisetum arvense (Horsetail) or Casuarina
 10 litres water
Application process
 Dilute the tincture: 50 grams tincture to 10 litres of water
 Spray onto the soil or over the plants in the early growing stages
 For mild fungus problems BD 508 is often sufficient, but for more severe
problems BD 501 is more effective.
Preparation process
 Make a strong tea/tincture by boiling
the Equisetum arvense or Casuarinain hot water
for 2 hrs. Let it sit for 2 days.

37. The approach considers that
there are lunar and astrological
influences on soil and plant
development or harvest various
crops.
Based on both the phase of
the moon and the zodiacal
constellation the moon is passing
through, and also depending on
whether the crop is the root, leaf,
flower, or fruit of the plant.
This aspect of biodynamics has been termed "astrological" in nature
Calendar we describe some of the basic rhythms that can be used in
Biodynamic Farming.

38. Human life, as well as animal and plant life, is strongly dependent
on the rhythms of the Earth. As the Earth turns on its axis in the course of 24
hours, we have day and then night. As it travels in the course of 1 year
around the sun we have the seasons - hot and cool.
The biodynamic farmer works primarily with 6 different moon
rhythms that recur every 27 to 29 days.
 These are rhythms that sustain all life on Earth.
 Biodynamic farmers strive to bring life back into the soil, so that the food
produced from this living soil has increased life force, vitality and nutrition,
enhancing the quality of human life.
Rhythms : The Planting Calendar is about RHYTHMS - Rhythmic is
entrained to the movement of the moon and the tides cosmic, solar, lunar and
Earthly rhythms. It is an aid to our conscious and purposeful participation in
these rhythms.

39. Ascending days (Moon)
Descending days (Moon)
Full moon
New moon
Apogee
Perigee
Moon nodes
Moon opposite Saturn
The constellations
The
6
Moon
Rhythms

40. 1. Ascending and Descending Moon
 The Moon's daily path across the sky as seen from the Earth is not always
the same. Sometimes it is higher in the sky, sometimes lower.
 The Sun follows a similar ascending then descending rhythm as it moves
through the Zodiac during each year.
 The Moon takes only 27.3 days to complete its journey through the Zodiac
constellations in an ascending and descending rhythm each month.
 Each ascending and descending period lasts about two weeks
 The distance between moon and earth increases day by day for 13.6 days
approx. These days are ascending days.
 The distance between moon and earth becomes closer for 13.6 days
approx. These days are mentioned as descending days.

41. In these days we can
 Sowing all seeds
 Raising the seedlings
 Spraying liquid manures.
 Spraying panchagavyam .
 Spraying B..D. 501 (Horn Silica) up to 10.00 AM
 Harvesting leafy vegetables (not root) and fruits
The Ascending Moon:
We see the Moon moving in an arc from East to West and when we
see these arcs getting higher in the sky every day, the Moon
is Ascending.
This period:
 Is related to the activity above the soil surface
 Is like the warm and hot season of the year, the Earth breathes out.
 Growth forces and saps flow upwards more strongly.
 Although germination takes place below the ground.
 It also takes part in this upward striving.

42. In these days we can
 Ploughing
 Making Compost
 Compost application to the field
 B.D.500 + CPP and Liquid manure apply the soil
 Transplanting the seedlings
 Harvesting bulbs and roots.
The Descending Moon :
When we see the arc of the moon path getting lower
every day the Moon is Descending.
This period:
 Is related to the activity below the soil surface
 Is like the cool or cold season of the year. The Earth breathes in.
 Growth forces back down below the soil surface.
 The lower parts (root) of the plant, are activated.

43. 2. New & Full Moon (Amavasya - Purnima)
 This rhythm is easy to see.
 After approx. 29.5 days the rhythm begins again.
 The element most affected by the moon energies is water element.
 In the 48 hours leading up to Full Moon there appears a distinct increase in the
moisture and humidity content of the earth.
 During the Full Moon period there is quick germination of seeds, fast plant growth,
and a rapid re-growth of any cut, mown or pruned vegetation quicker cell division
and a tendency to elongation of growth.
 The influence of the Full Moon appears to provide favorable conditions for the
growth of fungus on all plants.
 There is an increase in insect activity. Particularly slugs and snails, and internal
worm parasites in humans and animals.
 The Full Moon influence allows good absorption of liquid manures.
 Towards New Moon, there is more activity underground in the soil and the flow of
sap in plants is less strong. Therefore, a good time for turning under green manure
and cutting hay.

44. 1. Avoid sowing
seeds.
New Moon:
1. 48 hours before full moon is suitable time for sowing
seeds, applying liquid manures and CPP as foliar spray.
2. Panchagavyam and BD 501 (fungal control) can be
sprayed in this day at morning hours.
3. Use a garlic/ginger/chilli pepper spray, Natural
pyrethrum, Neem oil, or Stinging Nettle together with 5%
Cow urine for insect control
Full moon:
Farming Activities during
Full Moon-New Moon

45. New moon
Increase in lunar gravity aids seed
germination. Start planting above
seeds outside the fruit. ( Cole crop,
leafy veg.)
2nd Quarter moon
Increase in moonlight aids leaf
growth. Start planting above-
ground crops that seeds inside
the fruit. (Tomatoes, Peppers,
Beans etc.)
4th Quarter moon
Moonlight and lunar gravity
decreases. This is the best time to
harvest your crops and to mow your
lawn.
Full moon
Lunar gravity increase, moonlight
decreases. Start planting root crops,
and do plant transplants if needed.
(Potatoes, Onions, Carrots, Garlic etc.)

46. The moon moves from perigee to apogee and back again
in 27.5 days approx.
Perigee are Moon is closest to the Earth and occurs near
Full Moon, which brings greater moisture to the earth.
Tendency towards fungus growth and insect attack
The distances at apogee and perigee are not constant.
3. Apogee and Perigee:
The moon is nearest
point to the Earth is
called perigee and
the farthest from
the earth is called
apogee.

47.  Apogee and Perigee times bring a stress period we must avoid
6 hours before and after (total 12 hours) seeds sowing and
transplanting.
 But a good time to plant potatoes, as there seems to be a
multiplicity of the form (meaning more potatoes),
Farming Activities during Apogee & Perigee

48.  Moon complete nodal cycle every 27.2 days,
 The Moon crosses the path of the sun (The Ecliptic).
 The crossing points are called as nodes and these are the places
and times where eclipses can occur.
 Two nodes every month a node approximately every 14 days.
 The terms ascending node and descending node indicates whether.
 Moon is ascending and descending in relation to the sun’s path.
 The influence of the nodes lasts for approximately 6 hours before
and after the exact time of crossing.
 Before and after 6 hours from the time avoid important agri
activities.
 Astronomers can calculate the exact time the nodes will occur.
These times are given in the Planting Calendar.
4. The Moon Nodes: (Rahu and Ketu)

50. Ascending Node (Rahu)
The ascending or north node is where the Moon crosses from south
of the ecliptic to north of the ecliptic.
Descending Node (Ketu)
The descending or south node is where it crosses from north of
the ecliptic to south of the ecliptic
 Do not cultivate the soil, sow any seeds, transplant, prune trees or
shrubs.
 Do any other agricultural or horticultural work on the Node Day.
 The effect is similar to that of an eclipse of the Sun by the Moon.
Farming Activities during the Moon Nodes

51. 5. Moon opposite Saturn:
 It’s simply when Moon and Saturn are standing opposite
side to earth at 180 degree.
 This position occurs in 27.5 days.
 The Moon and Saturn are on opposite sides of the Earth
and their respective forces are raying into the Earth from
opposite directions.
 The Moon forces bring in the calcium processes (earthly)
which are connected to propagation and growth forms,
 While the Saturn forces bring in the silica processes
(cosmic), which are connected to the building up
substance or bulk of the plant in root, leaf and fruit.

52. Farming Activities during Moon Opposition Saturn
1. Germinate and soak seeds 48 hours before Moon Opposition
Saturn
2. Seed sowing and transplanting
3. B.D. 501 spraying at early morning
4. It is auspicious day for all important agri activities.

53. 6. The Constellations:

54. Moon in Zodiac Constellations
Zodiac is a belt of fixed stars that are in groupings we call
as constellations.
This belt of stars lies behind the ecliptic path of the Sun.
 All the planets and Moon, move in front 12 zodiac constellations.
 Moon passes in front of each constellation in just 27.3 days.
Zodiac constellations are of different sizes, the Moon stands in front
of each for a shorter or longer time, approx. between 1-1/2 to 3-1/2
days.
The influences of the constellations are passed on, reflected by the
Moon, through the 4 classical elements of nature - warmth/fire,
light/air, water and earth.

56. Constellations
elements
Effect plant part Effective Crops
Earth
🌰
One a earth – root sing work
on plant which produce a root
crop
Beneficial to sow and work on
Carrot, Radish, Garlic, Potato,
Tuber and other root crops
Water
🍀🍁🍂
On a water – leaf sing work
on plant which produce a leaf
crop
Beneficial to sow and work on
Cabbage, Spinach and leafy
green vegetabls. Grass and
Fodder crops
Air
🌼🌻🌸
On a air – flower sing work on
flowering plants
Beneficial for flowers
vegetables, fruits and
development spread of
branches.
Fire
🍪🍌🍇
On a fire – fruit day work on
seed prominent plants and
fruits.
Beneficial to fruit and
vegetables, pulse and cereals.
Strong seed development

57.  Spraying BD 501 at the appropriate time and constellation day .
 Sows all seed during the favorable constellation period.
 Cultivate on the appropriate constellation day before sowing.
1. Fruits/Seeds Warmth constellation = Mesha.
2. Leafy Water constellation = Mina.
3. Flowers Air/Light constellation = Mithuna or Kumbha.
4. Roots Earth constellation = Makara or Vrishaba
Harvest on an Air/Light constellation day = Kumbha or Mithuna
1. Fruit and Vegetables (not roots)
2. Field and fodder crops, such as silage and hay for animal
3. Plants for making medicines
4. Flowers and plants for biodynamic prepration
Activities Related to Constellations

58. Appropriate time for Farm Work
Activity Celestial Event
Cultivation & field preparation,
Compost making and spreading
▼Descending moon
Sown seeds
▲Ascending moon; Suitable Moon
constellation-Earth, Water, Air, Fire
(depending on crop type-Root, Leafy,
Flowering, Fruit or Seed plant); 48 hours
before 🌕Full moon(Poornima); Moon
opposition Saturn
Avoid Moon node; Apogee; Perigee; 🌑New
moon
Sown potatoes Apogee
Transplanting, Seedling; Pot
plant; Trees and Shrubs;
▼Descending moon
Pruning – Flowering plants
🌺🌼🌻Moon in Air sing; 🌕Full moon
(Poornima); ▼Descending moon

59. Grafting ▲Ascending moon
Harvesting
Do: 🌺🌻🌹Moon in air and 🌾🍪🌽🍏🍌Fire
sing constellation; ▲Ascending moon
Avoid: 🌕 Full moon; 🍀🍁🍂🌿Moon in water
singconstellation
Harvesting – Root crop
Do:▼Descending moon; 🌰Moon in earth sing
constellation; but potato Apogee time is best
Avoid: 🌕Full moon; Perigee; 🌿🍀🍁🍂Moon in
water sing constellation
Harvest – Other crops ▲Ascending moon
Storage grain and seeds 🌾🍪🌽🍏🍌Moon in fire sing constellation
Fungus control Moon opposition Saturn
BD 500 Application ▼Descending moon period
BD 501 Application ▲Ascending moon; Moon opposite Saturn day
Fungus control 🌕Full moon; Perigee; Moon opposite Saturn
Liquid manure application Before 🌕Full moon and in the afternoon

60. Biodynamic agriculture has focused on the open
pollination of seeds (with farmers thereby generally
growing their own seed) and the development of locally
adapted varieties.

61.  Biodynamic farming is not easily learned from a textbook, but better
is "sensed" through "experiencing" it.
 Biodynamic farming is more than a body of information.
 In biodynamic farming, the farmer is considered a spiritual caretaker
of the land.
 The farmer has direct experience of the rhythms of the seasons and
intimate communication with the smallest of organisms unseen in the
soil to the largest of organisms, such as the farm itself.
 Biodynamic farming helps in rejuvenating the soil and ensure
sustainability of crop production and quality.
 Biodynamics is a scientifically sound approach to sustainable
management of plant systems