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From the space you have to your next harvest.
Take a look at how you can make every square foot count, know what to plant and when, and keep fresh food coming. These examples use a sample garden; your plan is tailored to your space and season.
Start planning01 · Make room for what you love
Find out what fits in your garden.
Add your beds or pots and the vegetables you love. Find out how many tomato plants actually fit, then arrange the rest of your garden.
Explore garden layoutsDrag a plant to rearrange it, or focus one and use the arrow keys.
02 · Find your moment to plant
Know what to plant and when.
See when to start seeds, sow outdoors, move seedlings, and harvest, based on your garden and local frost dates.
Explore planting timelinesJanuary – March 2027
Select a highlighted date to jump to its first scheduled step.
Sample spring schedule
Mar
1 task
Start seeds indoorsTomato
Start this crop indoors during this window. Use the seed packet for sowing depth and keep the seed-starting mix evenly moist.
Start indoors in a warm, bright spot.- Season
- Spring
- Timing
- Mar 6 – Mar 13
Bed 1 careWater deeply at the soil line when the top inch of soil feels dry.
Give tomatoes at least 6–8 hours of direct sun.
Mulch by: May 15
Mulch: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of straw or shredded leaves after the soil warms, keeping mulch clear of the stem.
Pest control: Check leaves regularly for hornworms and caterpillar damage. Hand-pick pests and remove affected leaves.
Apr
1 task
Direct sowLettuce
Sow seeds directly where the crop will grow. Follow the seed packet for depth and spacing.
Sow a short row, then repeat every few weeks.- Season
- Spring
- Timing
- Apr 3 – Apr 10
Bed 1 careKeep the soil consistently moist, especially during warm weather.
Afternoon shade can help lettuce stay productive as temperatures rise.
Mulch by: Apr 10
Mulch: Use a light layer of fine, loose mulch to hold moisture without covering seedlings.
Pest control: Look beneath leaves for slugs and inspect new growth for aphids. Remove pests and damaged leaves promptly.
May
1 task
TransplantTomato
Move young plants into their garden bed or pot during this window, then water them in.
Move outdoors after the last frost.- Season
- Spring
- Timing
- May 8 – May 15
Bed 1 careWater deeply at the soil line when the top inch of soil feels dry.
Give tomatoes at least 6–8 hours of direct sun.
Mulch by: May 15
Mulch: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of straw or shredded leaves after the soil warms, keeping mulch clear of the stem.
Pest control: Check leaves regularly for hornworms and caterpillar damage. Hand-pick pests and remove affected leaves.
03 · Keep the harvest coming
Give each open space a next act.
When an early crop makes room, get ideas for what to plant next. Compare options, planting windows, and harvest timing without starting your plan over.
Explore succession planningWhat to plant after the radishes
- Bed 1Radish finishes around May 15
Choose one of these to plant after Radish: