Plant Location Optimizer
Find the best location for your plants according to their sun and soil needs.
Get a list of the vegetables best suited to the conditions of your garden, and
Generate a quick reference list for the plants you want to grow.
Beet
SUN TYPE
Full Sun
Beets need full sun for optimal root development and sugar accumulation.
SEASON
Cool Season
SOIL TYPE
Sandy loam
Beets prefer well-drained soil; sandy loam allows for easy root expansion.
Needs fertile soil
Consistently moist, but well-drained
Loose; Avoid rocky or heavy soil
Broccoli
SUN TYPE
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Prefers full sun, but partial shade helps to reduce bolting in warmer climates.
SEASON
Cool Season
SOIL TYPE
Loamy
Broccoli thrives in fertile, well-drained soil; loamy texture retains moisture and nutrients well.
Needs nutrient-rich soil
Moist, but not waterlogged
High in organic matter
Cabbage
SUN TYPE
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Full sun encourages head development, but partial shade can prevent bolting in heat.
SEASON
Cool Season
SOIL TYPE
Loamy
Cabbage benefits from nutrient-rich, well-drained soil, making loamy soil ideal.
Needs nutrient-rich soil
Consistently moist
Moderate in organic matter
Cantaloupe
SUN TYPE
Full Sun
Requires full sun for sweet fruit development and healthy vine growth.
SEASON
Warm Season
SOIL TYPE
Sandy loam
Cantaloupes require well-drained, warm soil; sandy loam provides these conditions.
Needs fertile to nutrient-rich soil
Avoid waterlogged conditions
High in organic matter
Carrot
SUN TYPE
Full Sun
Full sun is necessary for root development, though they can tolerate light shade.
SEASON
Cool Season
SOIL TYPE
Sandy loam to Sandy
Carrots need loose, well-drained soil for root development; sandy or loamy soils are best.
Needs fertile soil
Well-drained
Loose & Deep; Avoid rocky or heavy soil
Cauliflower
SUN TYPE
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Needs full sun for best growth; light shade can protect the head from turning brown.
SEASON
Cool Season
SOIL TYPE
Loamy
Cauliflower grows well in moist, nutrient-rich soil; loamy texture is preferable.
Needs nutrient-rich soil
Consistently moist, but well-drained
High in organic matter
Celery
SUN TYPE
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Prefers full sun but appreciates partial shade in hot climates to maintain moisture.
SEASON
Cool & Warm
SOIL TYPE
Loamy
Celery requires consistent moisture and nutrient-rich soil, achieved with a moist, loamy texture.
Needs nutrient-rich soil
Consistently moist
Enrich with compost