VegPlotter: Online Vegetable Garden and Allotment Planner

a beautiful windfallen apple in a man's hand in the sunshine

Wind fallen apples every year? Don’t waste them! 🍎 Make fresh apple juice, tangy apple chutney, or brew your own cider. 🧃 If you’re not into that, compost them to enrich your soil or leave a few for garden wildlife to nibble on. 🍂🐦 There’s always a way to make the most of nature’s bounty!

4 celeriacs still with leaves and stalks attached lying on the ground in a vegetable plot

Celeriac! This knobby root vegetable has a subtle celery flavor with a starchy, potato-like texture. Roast, mash, or add to soups for a delicious fall dish. #HarvestSeason #Celeriac #GardenToTable

screen shot of vegplotter with the drag handles

Duplicating Rows - Easily create multiple rows by using the middle row handle. Just drag it to duplicate rows in any direction. The system ensures your rows are spaced according to the plant’s needs, making setup fast and accurate.

Find all of our tips in our help centre here vegplotter.com/help

New in VegPlotter: Timeline View. - A raw screen-share walk through of the new feature. See your full year of plantings laid out visually, drag to reschedule, and plan succession sowings with ease. Switch to Yearly mode on your Jobs page or tap Timeline in the menu to try it.

Discover the joy of vegetable gardening! 🌱

**5 Reasons to Start Today:**
1️⃣ Fresh, organic produce at your doorstep 🍅
2️⃣ Save money on groceries 💰
3️⃣ Reduce stress with a rewarding hobby 🧘‍♂️
4️⃣ Promote sustainability 🌍
5️⃣ Connect with nature 🌿

Get growing now with VegPlotter! 🌞🌻 #Gardening

black mesh netting over metal hoops covering vegetables on a vegetable plot

Vegetable mesh is essential for protecting your garden veggies! This fine netting acts as a physical barrier against pests like insects, birds, and small animals—without chemicals. It keeps out aphids, cabbage moths, and more. Cover plants fully and secure edges. #gardening #pestcontrol #organic

forced rhubarb with it's terracotta cloche removed. The leaves are yellow and the stalks are bent seeking the light

Planting rhubarb? 🌱 Pick a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil. Space crowns 3–4ft apart. Dig deep, add compost, and set buds 1–2" below the surface. Water well and mulch. Avoid harvesting the first year so the plant can establish. Enjoy years of stalks! 🍃 #GardeningTips #Rhubarb #GrowYourOwn

white and red borlotti beans in a white bowl, next to the bean husks

Always save borlotti beans for next, let the pods fully mature on the vine until they’re dry & brittle. Harvest before frost, shell them, & spread them in a cool, dry spot to further dry for a week. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Then they will be ready to plant in Spring🌱

yellowing leaves of a squash plant

Does your garden show signs of nitrogen deficiency? Yellowing leaves on your spinach 🥬, stunted growth in corn 🌽, or pale green foliage on roses 🌹 are common examples. Boost nitrogen by adding composted manure, blood meal, or planting legumes. Healthy soil, happy plants! 🌱 #GardeningTips #SoilHealth

photo of two compost bays newly created starting to fill up with green material. A fork and wheel barrow are in photo.

🍂 Create your own compost! You won't regret it! 🌱 Designate a spot in your garden for kitchen scraps and dried leaves. Mix green and brown materials, keep it moist, and turn it regularly. You'll soon have nutrient-rich compost to boost your garden's health! #Gardening #Composting

Ready to ditch the heavy digging? 🌾

Learn how to condition your bales, set up raised beds, and get the perfect layout for a massive harvest. 🥕🥦

Check it out here: vegplotter.com/blog/the-ult...

#GardenTips #StrawBaleGardening #GrowYourOwn #VegPlotter

cluster of green apples on a branch with three brown rotted ones next to them

Brown rot is a common problem on fruit. Look for brown, sunken spots with white spores. Remove & dispose of affected fruit to prevent spread. Prune back any diseased branches. Prevention tip: Keep trees well-pruned for good air circulation.

See our grow guides at vegplotter.com/grow-guides

mans hands planting onion sets in two rows from a bowl

Plant winter hardy onion sets in late Autumn for a head start on next season's harvest! 🌱 Choose a sunny, well-drained spot, plant sets 10cm apart & 2-3cm deep. Keep them mulched for winter protection & watch them take off when spring arrives!

See our grow guides at vegplotter.com/grow-guides

young green healthy spinach plant in a raised border

🌱 Sow spinach seeds directly into well-drained soil & keep moist. Harvest young leaves in just 4-6 weeks for fresh salads and dishes. Start now to enjoy a bountiful, healthy crop! 🥬 #GardeningTips #GrowYourOwn #SpinachSeason

Find our growing guides at vegplotter.com/grow-guides

multi coloured tomatoes (Red, purple, yellow) of different types on a cutting board with a knife, some in slices.

Last September’s sunny days gave our tomatoes a final boost. It was a pleasure to savor the fresh flavors in salads, sauces & chutney before we start planning the garden. 🌿 #GardenLife #HarvestTime

Find our planting guides at vegplotter.com/grow-guides

white gloved pair of hands placing cabbage seedling in the earth

When transplanting your cabbage seedlings 🥬, get them in the ground to establish before winter for an early spring harvest. 🌱 Keep them protected & well-watered for best results! #Cabbage #GardeningTips #GrowYourOwn

Find our planting guides at vegplotter.com/grow-guides

5 large potatoes on the earth in a vegetable plot with many green potato plants in the background

🥔 In the UK, September is the perfect month to harvest these spuds. Keep them dry and store in a cool, dark place for the winter months ahead. Happy harvesting! 🌱 #PotatoHarvest #GardeningUK #GrowYourOwn

Find our planting guides at vegplotter.com/grow-guides

two leek moth caterpillars inside a damaged/eaten leek stalk

Check your leeks for pesky leek moth caterpillars! 🐛 These small critters love to munch on leaves, causing damage. Look for tiny holes & silk threads, especially near the base. Remove any caterpillars by hand! 🌱 #Gardening #Leeks #PestControl

Find our planting guides at vegplotter.com/grow-guides

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Edit your planting schedule! 🌱 Select the row/block on your plan, then adjust the planting/growing schedule via the right-hand menu. When you click on a plant, the Planting Details panel appears. Make changes, then hit the save button to confirm!

Find our planting guides at vegplotter.com

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man's hands cutting the green okra from the plant

Okra, originally from Africa, thrives in warm climates. It's easy to grow—just sow seeds in full sun and well-drained soil. Ready in 2 months, okra is a staple in Indian cuisine, used in curries like bhindi masala. Also great fried or pickled! #okra

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close up of three shiny purple eggplants/aubergines on the plant

Eggplants/aubergines thrive in well-drained soil and full sun. Start seeds indoors or plant young seedlings outdoors once frost risk is gone. Keep soil moist and watch them flourish! #Gardening #Melbourne

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harvest of black beans and red broad beans (fava) in a white dish in a kitchen

Great harvest of black beans and red broad beans from the allotment last year! 🌱🌾 Absolutely love experimenting with new varieties—each one brings a new flavor and color to the table. Excited to see what next season brings! #Homegrown #GardeningLife #Beans #Allotment

a woman tending to her tomato & courgette plants

Absolutely loved this scene in France: a woman tending to her tomato & courgette plants, row after row, with so much care & passion. She has the gardening bug! A beautiful reminder that nature’s joys are endless & in every part of the globe. 🌱🍅 #France #GardeningJoy

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jar filled with with tomato seeds on tissue paper

Save seeds from your garden's best veggies! 🌱🥕 Choose healthy, mature plants and dry seeds thoroughly. Store in labeled envelopes in a cool, dry place. It's a simple, sustainable way to preserve your favorite varieties and ensure a bountiful harvest next year! 🌿 #SeedSaving #GardeningTips

bright yellow flowers of the Bulbine bulbosa

Bulbine bulbosa, also known as "Native Leek," is an Australian wildflower with edible roots. Traditionally enjoyed by Indigenous Australians, the bulbs are cooked to reveal a starchy, nutty flavor. A sustainable and nutritious wild food, it's a delicious taste. 🌱 #BushTucker

field of purple flowered clover

Sow green manures like clover, rye, or vetch to enrich your soil! 🌱 These cover crops fix nitrogen, suppress weeds, and improve soil structure. 🌾 An eco-friendly way to prep your garden for next season—plus, they look great! 🌍 #SustainableGardening #GreenManure #SoilHealth

woman admiring two golden beetroots freshly harvested from the garden still with soil attached

Harvesting beetroot is like unearthing buried treasure! 🌱✨ Pull them gently from the earth when their shoulders peek above the soil. Perfectly round, deep red roots mean they're ready. From salads to soups, these nutrient-packed gems are ready to bring color to your kitchen!

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