Grow a Garden Calculator
Calculate how many plants will fit in your garden. Select a plant or enter custom spacing.
Select a Plant
Artichoke
Broccoli
Brussels Sprout
Butternut Squash
Carrot
Cauliflower
Corn
Cucumber
Eggplant
Grand Tomato
Jalapeno
King Cabbage
Lettuce
Onion
Pepper
Potato
Pumpkin
Purple Cabbage
Radish
Romanesco
Spinach
Spring Onion
Tall Asparagus
Tomato
Turnip
Wild Carrot
Bitter Melon
Horsetail
Naval Wort
Taro Flower
Violet Corn
Get the Most Out of Your Garden Space
Proper plant spacing is key to a healthy and productive garden. It ensures each plant gets enough sun, water, and nutrients without being overcrowded. This calculator takes the guesswork out of planning your garden layout, helping you maximize your growing area efficiently.
How to Calculate Your Plant Count
To find out how many plants will fit, you'll need a few details:
- Garden Dimensions: Measure the length and width of your planting area.
- Plant Spacing: Check your seed packet or plant tag for the recommended spacing between individual plants.
- Row Spacing: This is the recommended distance between your rows of plants.
- Layout: Choose 'Grid' for straight rows or 'Offset' for a staggered, honeycomb pattern that can often fit more plants.
The calculator will instantly show you the total number of plants that can fit in your designated area.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Which layout is better, Grid or Offset?
A: An offset (or staggered) layout usually fits about 15% more plants in the same area compared to a grid layout. It makes more efficient use of the space, as plants are nestled into the gaps of the adjacent rows.
Q: What if my garden isn't a perfect rectangle?
A: For irregular shapes, it's best to break the area down into smaller rectangles, calculate the plant count for each one, and then add them together. This calculator is designed for rectangular or square areas.