Working With the Cycles of Nature

All plants evolve with an intimate connection to the land they grow on and the cycles of nature that surround them. These natural cycles would include the movement of the sun, the seasons and the lunar cycles. Timing farming activities to align with the rhythms of nature maximizes the natural energies and special qualities of a location. For instance, careful farming practices allow a plant to align its key physiological activities with the cycle of the sun.

Budbreak - Spring equinox
Bloom - Summer solstice
Harvest - Fall equinox
Dormancy - Winter solstice

The closer a plant is aligned to these cycles, the more it will express the attributes of that particular vintage.