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.
Cucumber
SUN TYPE
Full Sun
Full sun is essential for vigorous growth and fruit production.
SEASON
Warm Season
SOIL TYPE
Loamy to Sandy loam
Cucumbers need well-drained soil; loamy or sandy loam textures are ideal for water drainage.
Needs fertile to nutrient-rich soil
Moist, but not waterlogged
High in organic matter
Garlic
SUN TYPE
Full Sun
Requires full sun to develop strong bulbs.
SEASON
Cool Season
SOIL TYPE
Loamy to Sandy loam
Garlic prefers well-drained, fertile soil; loamy texture supports this need.
Needs fertile to nutrient-rich soil
Avoid waterlogged conditions; Reduce as bulbs mature
Enrich with organic matter
Green beans
SUN TYPE
Full Sun
Thrive in full sun, which is vital for pod development and health.
SEASON
Warm Season
SOIL TYPE
Loamy
Green beans prefer light, well-drained soil; loamy soil provides good drainage and nutrient retention.
Needs fertile soil
Avoid waterlogged conditions
Moderate in organic matter
Kale
SUN TYPE
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Full sun promotes leaf growth, but it tolerates partial shade in hot weather
SEASON
Warm Season
SOIL TYPE
Loamy
Kale prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, making loamy soil a good choice.
Needs nutrient-rich soil
Moist, but not waterlogged
High in organic matter
Lettuce
SUN TYPE
Partial Shade
Prefers partial shade to slow bolting and prevent bitterness in leaves.
SEASON
Cool Season
SOIL TYPE
Loamy
Lettuce needs moist, fertile soil; loamy soil retains moisture well while providing good drainage.
Needs fertile soil
Consistently moist
Moderate in organic matter
Onion
SUN TYPE
Full Sun
Full sun is necessary for bulb development and flavor concentration.
SEASON
Cool Season
SOIL TYPE
Sandy loam
Onions require well-drained soil; sandy loam or loamy soils prevent waterlogging.
Needs fertile soil
Avoid waterlogged conditions; Reduce as bulbs mature
Enrich with compost
Peas
SUN TYPE
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Performs well in full sun but appreciates partial shade in warmer climates to extend production.
SEASON
Cool & Warm
SOIL TYPE
Loamy
Peas grow best in well-drained soil; loamy soil offers the ideal structure for root development.
Needs fertile soil
Avoid waterlogged conditions
Moderate in organic matter