Wagener Living
The Everlasting Digital Edition • Wagener, South Carolina

The Auto-Almanac

Consult the Heavens for:
April 15, 2026
Farm Woodcut
Agricultural Alert: 209 days until First Frost (Autumn) (November 10th).
Current State: Growing Season

The Heavens Above

Sunrise 6:54 AM
Sunset 7:56 PM
Length of Day 13h 2m
Moon Phase Waning Crescent →
Morning Golden Hour 7:24 AM

The Earth Below

Planting Guide for Zone 8a • Current Focus: Plant Root Crops & Perennials

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

❧ Tomatoes
Depth: 1/4" • Spacing: 24"
❧ Bell Peppers
Depth: 1/4" • Spacing: 18"
❧ Corn
Depth: 1" • Spacing: 12"
❧ Cucumbers
Depth: 1" • Spacing: 12"
❧ Okra
Depth: 1" • Spacing: 12"
❧ Watermelon
Depth: 1" • Spacing: 36"
❧ Squash
Depth: 1" • Spacing: 24"
❧ Eggplant
Depth: 1/4" • Spacing: 24"
❧ Radishes
Depth: 1/2" • Spacing: 2" • Ideal Lunar Sign
❧ Peanuts
Depth: 2" • Spacing: 8" • Ideal Lunar Sign
❧ Basil
Depth: 1/4" • Spacing: 12"
❧ Rosemary
Depth: Cutting • Spacing: 24" • Ideal Lunar Sign
❧ Lavender
Depth: 1/8" • Spacing: 18" • Ideal Lunar Sign
❧ Zinnias
Depth: 1/4" • Spacing: 10"
❧ Marigolds
Depth: 1/4" • Spacing: 8"
❧ Sunflowers
Depth: 1" • Spacing: 12"
"A year of snow, a year of plenty."

The Tidal Rhythms

Baseline Charleston Coast
Current State Outgoing / Low
Next Peak in 5h 46m

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

Planetary Notes

The sun travels through the sign of Aries. The soil temperature is warming. Best days for harvesting: 16, 17.

Month at a Glance: April 2026

Date Day Sunrise Sunset Moon Phase Tide Trend
1 Wed 7:12 AM 7:46 PM Waxing Gibbous High
2 Thu 7:11 AM 7:46 PM Full Moon High
3 Fri 7:09 AM 7:47 PM Waning Gibbous High
4 Sat 7:08 AM 7:48 PM Waning Gibbous High
5 Sun 7:07 AM 7:48 PM Waning Gibbous High
6 Mon 7:05 AM 7:49 PM Waning Gibbous High
7 Tue 7:04 AM 7:50 PM Waning Gibbous High
8 Wed 7:03 AM 7:51 PM Waning Gibbous Low
9 Thu 7:01 AM 7:51 PM Waning Gibbous Low
10 Fri 7:00 AM 7:52 PM Last Quarter Low
11 Sat 6:59 AM 7:53 PM Waning Crescent Low
12 Sun 6:58 AM 7:54 PM Waning Crescent Low
13 Mon 6:56 AM 7:54 PM Waning Crescent Low
14 Tue 6:55 AM 7:55 PM Waning Crescent Low
15 Wed 6:54 AM 7:56 PM Waning Crescent Low
16 Thu 6:53 AM 7:57 PM Waning Crescent High
17 Fri 6:51 AM 7:57 PM New Moon High
18 Sat 6:50 AM 7:58 PM Waxing Crescent High
19 Sun 6:49 AM 7:59 PM Waxing Crescent High
20 Mon 6:48 AM 8:00 PM Waxing Crescent High
21 Tue 6:47 AM 8:00 PM Waxing Crescent High
22 Wed 6:46 AM 8:01 PM Waxing Crescent High
23 Thu 6:44 AM 8:02 PM Waxing Crescent Low
24 Fri 6:43 AM 8:03 PM First Quarter Low
25 Sat 6:42 AM 8:04 PM Waxing Gibbous Low
26 Sun 6:41 AM 8:04 PM Waxing Gibbous Low
27 Mon 6:40 AM 8:05 PM Waxing Gibbous Low
28 Tue 6:39 AM 8:06 PM Waxing Gibbous Low
29 Wed 6:38 AM 8:07 PM Waxing Gibbous Low
30 Thu 6:37 AM 8:07 PM Waxing 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