Wagener Living
The Everlasting Digital Edition • Wagener, South Carolina

The Auto-Almanac

Consult the Heavens for:
September 11, 2026
Farm Woodcut
Agricultural Alert: 60 days until First Frost (Autumn) (November 10th).
Current State: Growing Season

The Heavens Above

Sunrise 7:06 AM
Sunset 7:37 PM
Length of Day 12h 31m
Moon Phase New Moon →
Morning Golden Hour 7:36 AM

The Earth Below

Planting Guide for Zone 8a • Current Focus: Sow Above-Ground Crops

According to the lunar cycle and regional frost windows, the following should be tended at this time:

❧ Collards
Depth: 1/2" • Spacing: 12" • Ideal Lunar Sign
❧ Kale
Depth: 1/2" • Spacing: 12" • Ideal Lunar Sign
❧ Lettuce
Depth: 1/8" • Spacing: 6" • Ideal Lunar Sign
❧ Spinach
Depth: 1/2" • Spacing: 4" • Ideal Lunar Sign
❧ Carrots
Depth: 1/4" • Spacing: 2"
❧ Radishes
Depth: 1/2" • Spacing: 2"
❧ Turnips
Depth: 1/2" • Spacing: 4"
❧ Rosemary
Depth: Cutting • Spacing: 24"
"When the wind is in the east, 'tis neither good for man nor beast."

The Tidal Rhythms

Baseline Charleston Coast
Current State Incoming / High
Next Peak in 0h 31m

*Tidal calculations are approximate and provided for general planning. Do not use for navigation.

Planetary Notes

The sun travels through the sign of Virgo. The soil temperature is warming. Best days for harvesting: 12, 13.

Month at a Glance: September 2026

Date Day Sunrise Sunset Moon Phase Tide Trend
1 Tue 6:59 AM 7:51 PM Waning Gibbous High
2 Wed 7:00 AM 7:49 PM Waning Gibbous High
3 Thu 7:00 AM 7:48 PM Waning Gibbous Low
4 Fri 7:01 AM 7:47 PM Last Quarter Low
5 Sat 7:02 AM 7:45 PM Waning Crescent Low
6 Sun 7:02 AM 7:44 PM Waning Crescent Low
7 Mon 7:03 AM 7:43 PM Waning Crescent Low
8 Tue 7:04 AM 7:41 PM Waning Crescent Low
9 Wed 7:04 AM 7:40 PM Waning Crescent Low
10 Thu 7:05 AM 7:39 PM Waning Crescent High
11 Fri 7:06 AM 7:37 PM New Moon High
12 Sat 7:06 AM 7:36 PM Waxing Crescent High
13 Sun 7:07 AM 7:34 PM Waxing Crescent High
14 Mon 7:08 AM 7:33 PM Waxing Crescent High
15 Tue 7:08 AM 7:32 PM Waxing Crescent High
16 Wed 7:09 AM 7:30 PM Waxing Crescent High
17 Thu 7:10 AM 7:29 PM Waxing Crescent High
18 Fri 7:11 AM 7:28 PM First Quarter Low
19 Sat 7:11 AM 7:26 PM Waxing Gibbous Low
20 Sun 7:12 AM 7:25 PM Waxing Gibbous Low
21 Mon 7:13 AM 7:23 PM Waxing Gibbous Low
22 Tue 7:13 AM 7:22 PM Waxing Gibbous Low
23 Wed 7:14 AM 7:21 PM Waxing Gibbous Low
24 Thu 7:15 AM 7:19 PM Waxing Gibbous Low
25 Fri 7:15 AM 7:18 PM Waxing Gibbous High
26 Sat 7:16 AM 7:16 PM Full Moon High
27 Sun 7:17 AM 7:15 PM Waning Gibbous High
28 Mon 7:17 AM 7:14 PM Waning Gibbous High
29 Tue 7:18 AM 7:12 PM Waning Gibbous High
30 Wed 7:19 AM 7:11 PM Waning Gibbous High

Planting Encyclopedia & Reference

A comprehensive guide to regional crops for Hardiness Zone 8a. Consult the table for depth, spacing, and ideal lunar windows.

Tomatoes
Type: Above
Depth: 1/4"
Spacing: 24"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Mar, Apr, May
Bell Peppers
Type: Above
Depth: 1/4"
Spacing: 18"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Mar, Apr, May
Corn
Type: Above
Depth: 1"
Spacing: 12"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Mar, Apr, May
Cucumbers
Type: Above
Depth: 1"
Spacing: 12"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun
Okra
Type: Above
Depth: 1"
Spacing: 12"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Apr, May, Jun
Watermelon
Type: Above
Depth: 1"
Spacing: 36"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Apr, May
Squash
Type: Above
Depth: 1"
Spacing: 24"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun
Eggplant
Type: Above
Depth: 1/4"
Spacing: 24"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Mar, Apr, May
Collards
Type: Above
Depth: 1/2"
Spacing: 12"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep, Oct
Kale
Type: Above
Depth: 1/2"
Spacing: 12"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep, Oct
Lettuce
Type: Above
Depth: 1/8"
Spacing: 6"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct
Spinach
Type: Above
Depth: 1/2"
Spacing: 4"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct
Carrots
Type: Root
Depth: 1/4"
Spacing: 2"
Moon: Waning
Months: Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep
Potatoes
Type: Root
Depth: 4"
Spacing: 12"
Moon: Waning
Months: Feb, Mar
Onions
Type: Root
Depth: 1"
Spacing: 4"
Moon: Waning
Months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov
Radishes
Type: Root
Depth: 1/2"
Spacing: 2"
Moon: Waning
Months: Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct
Garlic
Type: Root
Depth: 2"
Spacing: 6"
Moon: Waning
Months: Oct, Nov
Turnips
Type: Root
Depth: 1/2"
Spacing: 4"
Moon: Waning
Months: Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep, Oct
Peanuts
Type: Root
Depth: 2"
Spacing: 8"
Moon: Waning
Months: Apr, May
Sweet Potatoes
Type: Root
Depth: Slips
Spacing: 12"
Moon: Waning
Months: May, Jun
Basil
Type: Herb
Depth: 1/4"
Spacing: 12"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Apr, May, Jun
Rosemary
Type: Herb
Depth: Cutting
Spacing: 24"
Moon: Waning
Months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct
Lavender
Type: Herb
Depth: 1/8"
Spacing: 18"
Moon: Waning
Months: Mar, Apr, Oct
Zinnias
Type: Flower
Depth: 1/4"
Spacing: 10"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Apr, May, Jun
Marigolds
Type: Flower
Depth: 1/4"
Spacing: 8"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun
Sunflowers
Type: Flower
Depth: 1"
Spacing: 12"
Moon: Waxing
Months: Apr, May, Jun