Sow Your Squares — Free Square Foot Garden Planner
Design your perfect raised bed garden with our free square foot garden planner. Follow 5 simple steps to plan, plant, and grow using the proven Square Foot Gardening method.
How It Works
- Find Your Growing Zone — Enter your zip code to get your USDA hardiness zone, frost dates, and growing season.
- Configure Your Bed — Set your raised bed dimensions and calculate how much soil you need.
- Choose Your Plants — Browse vegetables, herbs, and flowers suited to your zone.
- Design Your Layout — Drag and drop plants onto your square foot garden grid.
- Get Your Plan — View a personalized planting schedule and export a printable PDF.
Features
- USDA Hardiness Zone Lookup
- Raised Bed Soil Volume Calculator
- Plant Library with Square Foot Spacing Guide
- Companion Planting Suggestions
- Drag-and-Drop Garden Grid Designer
- Personalized Planting Schedule
- Printable PDF Garden Plan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is square foot gardening?
Square foot gardening is a method of intensive gardening where you divide a raised bed into 1-foot squares and plant a specific number of seeds per square based on plant size. A 4×4 ft bed gives you 16 squares to grow different vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
Is Sow Your Squares free?
Yes, completely free forever. No account needed. All data stays in your browser.
What size raised bed should I start with?
A 4×4 ft bed is perfect for beginners — 16 planting squares, about 10 minutes per day to maintain.
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