Grow A Garden Calculator

Plan your perfect garden with planting schedules, spacing, and harvest times

Garden Planner

Calculate optimal planting dates based on your location and desired harvest time.

Garden Plan

Planting Schedule
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Garden Planning Guide

Essential knowledge for successful gardening

Hardiness Zones

Understanding your hardiness zone is crucial for successful gardening. It determines which plants can survive winter in your area and when to plant.

  • Zones are based on average minimum winter temperatures
  • Each zone represents a 10°F temperature range
  • Sub-zones (a/b) narrow this to 5°F ranges

Plant Spacing

Proper spacing ensures plants get adequate light, air circulation, and nutrients for healthy growth.

  • Prevents competition for resources
  • Reduces disease and pest problems
  • Maximizes yield per square foot

Succession Planting

Plant the same crop multiple times throughout the season for continuous harvests and extended growing periods.

  • Prevents glut harvests
  • Extends harvest season
  • Reduces risk of total crop loss

Understanding Growing Seasons

Cool Season

40-70°F optimal

Lettuce, peas, broccoli

Warm Season

60-85°F optimal

Tomatoes, peppers, beans

Hot Season

80-95°F optimal

Okra, melons, eggplant

Year Round

Adaptable varieties

Herbs, some greens

Calculator Features

Smart Scheduling

Calculate optimal planting dates based on your location, frost dates, and plant requirements.

Space Optimization

Maximize your garden yield with precise spacing calculations and layout planning.

Harvest Planning

Plan succession plantings for continuous harvests throughout the growing season.

Visual Planning

See your garden plan with calendar views and layout visualizations.

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