Grow a Garden CalculatorYour Perfect Harvest, Planned.
Stop guessing, start growing. Use our free garden calculator to discover the best plants for your location, get precise planting dates, and calculate your soil and cost needs for a successful garden.
Get Your Personalized Garden Plan in 3 Simple Steps
1. Enter Your Zip Code
Simply provide your location. Our Grow a Garden Calculator instantly identifies your USDA Hardiness Zone and local frost dates to ensure your plan is perfectly tailored to your climate.
2. Select Your Plants
Choose from a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, and fruits. Our tool provides all the essential data you need for each plant, from spacing to sunlight requirements.
3. Receive Your Custom Calendar
Get a beautiful, week-by-week planting schedule showing you exactly what to do and when. Your comprehensive plan includes indoor sowing, outdoor planting, and even fall crop dates.
From an Empty Yard to a Bountiful Harvest — Powered by Data
- Know Exactly What & When to Plant: No more guesswork. Our Grow a Garden Calculator uses scientific climate data to give you a precise planting schedule, helping you avoid costly mistakes and failed plants.
- Calculate Costs & Soil in Seconds: Planning a new garden bed? Use our integrated garden cost calculator and soil volume tool to accurately budget your project and buy exactly what you need, saving you time and money.
- Maximize Your Harvest & Garden Value: A well-planned garden produces more. Use our garden crop calculator and plant value calculator features to understand your potential yield and the value of what you grow.
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