Question 1

What is succession planting and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Succession planting means sowing small batches of the same crop at regular intervals rather than all at once. For a 30-day crop like lettuce, sow one batch every 10 days — by the time you harvest the first batch, the second is ready and the third is germinating. This gives you a continuous weekly harvest instead of a single glut.

Question 2

How often can I harvest leafy greens?

Accepted Answer

Cut-and-come-again leafy greens like lettuce, spinach, and basil can be harvested every 7–14 days by taking outer leaves and leaving the growing centre intact. Microgreens are a one-time harvest at 7–14 days. Fruiting crops like tomatoes and chili produce continuously over months once they start setting fruit.

Question 3

Does growing method affect how quickly I can harvest?

Accepted Answer

Yes — hydroponics speeds up the cycle by 20–30% compared to container soil growing because nutrients are delivered directly to roots. Aeroponics is fastest (up to 40% quicker). The harvest planner adjusts plant count requirements automatically for hydroponic methods to account for the faster turnover.

Harvest Planner

Harvest Planner