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.
Pepper, Bell
SUN TYPE
Full Sun
Requires full sun for fruit development and sweetness.
SEASON
Cool & Warm
SOIL TYPE
Loamy
Sweet peppers require well-drained, fertile soil; loamy texture supports robust growth.
Needs fertile soil
Moist, but not waterlogged; Avoid waterlogged conditions
Moderate in organic matter
Pepper, Chili
SUN TYPE
Full Sun
Needs full sun for the development of capsaicin, which gives peppers their heat.
SEASON
Cool Season
SOIL TYPE
Loamy
Hot peppers thrive in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil; loamy soil is suitable.
Needs fertile soil
Avoid waterlogged conditions
Moderate in organic matter
Potato
SUN TYPE
Full Sun
Full sun is crucial for tuber development and health.
SEASON
Warm Season
SOIL TYPE
Sandy loam
Potatoes prefer well-drained soil; sandy loam allows for easy tuber expansion and prevents waterlogging.
Needs fertile soil
Moist, but not waterlogged; Avoid waterlogged conditions
Loose; Avoid rocky or heavy soil
Pumpkin
SUN TYPE
Full Sun
Requires full sun for healthy vine growth and fruit development.
SEASON
Cool Season
SOIL TYPE
Loamy
Pumpkins need well-drained, nutrient-rich soil; loamy soil provides these conditions.
Needs nutrient-rich soil
Avoid waterlogged conditions
Moderate in organic matter
Radish
SUN TYPE
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Full sun encourages rapid root growth, but they can tolerate partial shade.
SEASON
Cool Season
SOIL TYPE
Sandy loam
Radishes require loose, well-drained soil for root development; sandy or loamy soils are optimal.
Avoid nutrient-rich soil
Consistently moist, but well-drained
Loose; Avoid rocky or heavy soil
Spinach
SUN TYPE
Partial Shade
Prefers partial shade, especially in warm climates, to prevent bolting.
SEASON
Warm Season
SOIL TYPE
Loamy
Spinach thrives in fertile, well-drained soil; loamy soil retains sufficient moisture and nutrients.
Needs fertile to nutrient-rich soil
Moist, but not waterlogged
Enrich with organic matter
Squash
SUN TYPE
Full Sun
Full sun is essential for strong vine growth and fruit production.
SEASON
Warm Season
SOIL TYPE
Loamy
Squash prefers well-drained soil rich in organic matter; loamy or sandy loam soils are ideal.
Needs nutrient-rich soil
Avoid waterlogged conditions
Moderate in organic matter