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Seasonal Planting Guide

Seasonal planting calendar for gardeners.

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Seasonal planting calendar for gardeners.

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Seasonal Planting Guide

Plan your garden with region-specific planting schedules for every month.

Quick Start

See what to plant this month

bash

seasonal_planting.py now --zone "8a"

Get planting calendar for a month

bash

seasonal_planting.py month --month "april" --zone "6b"

Get full year calendar

bash

seasonal_planting.py year --zone "7a"

Search for plants

bash

seasonal_planting.py search "tomato"

Get plant details

bash

seasonal_planting.py show "tomato"

Add custom plants to your calendar

bash

seasonal_planting.py add "tomato" --planting "april,may" --zone "6a,6b,7a,7b,8a,8b"

Usage Patterns

For new gardeners

bash

# Check what to plant right now
seasonal_planting.py now --zone "7a"

# Get full calendar for your zone
seasonal_planting.py year --zone "7a"

# Learn about specific plants
seasonal_planting.py show "lettuce"
seasonal_planting.py show "tomato"

For experienced gardeners planning ahead

bash

# Check what to plant next month
seasonal_planting.py month --month "may" --zone "7a"

# Plan succession planting
seasonal_planting.py month --month "april" --zone "7a"
seasonal_planting.py month --month "june" --zone "7a"

# Add your local varieties
seasonal_planting.py add "local-corn" --planting "may,june" --zone "7a" --notes "Silver Queen variety"

For small farmers

bash

# Get full production schedule
seasonal_planting.py year --zone "6b" > planting-schedule.txt

# Plan staggered planting
seasonal_planting.py month --month "march" --zone "6b"  # Early crops
seasonal_planting.py month --month "april" --zone "6b"  # Main crops
seasonal_planting.py month --month "may" --zone "6b"   # Late crops

# Export calendar for team
seasonal_planting.py year --zone "6b" --export "~/farm-calendar.md"

For container/indoor gardeners

bash

# Search for container-friendly plants
seasonal_planting.py search "lettuce"
seasonal_planting.py search "herbs"

# Check planting windows
seasonal_planting.py show "basil"

Planting Zones

Understanding your USDA Hardiness Zone helps plan correctly:

Zone	Temperature	Typical Plants
3-4	Very cold	Kale, peas, lettuce, carrots
5-6	Cold	Tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash
7-8	Mild	Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, corn
9-10	Warm	Year-round growing, tropical plants
11+	Tropical	Everything year-round

How to find your zone:

Search online for "USDA hardiness zone [your city]"
Most garden resources reference zones
Use neighboring zone if unsure

Plant Categories

Cool-Season Crops

Plant in spring (March-May) or fall (August-October):

Lettuce, spinach, kale, arugula
Peas, radishes, carrots
Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts

Warm-Season Crops

Plant after last frost (May-June):

Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant
Beans, corn, squash
Cucumbers, melons, zucchini

Herbs (Year-Round or Seasonal)

Perennial: Rosemary, thyme, oregano, sage, chives
Annual: Basil, cilantro, dill, parsley

Root Vegetables

Early spring: Radishes, turnips
Mid-season: Carrots, beets, parsnips
Late season: Garlic (fall planting), onions

Examples

Spring garden planning

bash

# Zone 6b - April
seasonal_planting.py month --month "april" --zone "6b"
# Output: tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, cucumbers

# Zone 8a - April
seasonal_planting.py month --month "april" --zone "8a"
# Output: tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, corn, okra (earlier start)

# Plan succession planting
seasonal_planting.py month --month "april" --zone "6b"
seasonal_planting.py month --month "may" --zone "6b"
seasonal_planting.py month --month "june" --zone "6b"

Fall garden planning

bash

# Zone 7a - August (fall crops)
seasonal_planting.py month --month "august" --zone "7a"
# Output: lettuce, spinach, kale, radishes, peas

# Zone 5a - September (fall crops)
seasonal_planting.py month --month "september" --zone "5a"
# Output: lettuce, spinach, kale, garlic (for overwintering)

Year-round planning

bash

# Get full calendar for your zone
seasonal_planting.py year --zone "7a"

# Export for reference
seasonal_planting.py year --zone "7a" --export "~/garden-calendar-2026.md"

Adding local knowledge

bash

# Add your region-specific advice
seasonal_planting.py add "corn" --planting "may,june" --zone "7a" \
  --notes "Silver Queen variety best, plant in blocks for pollination"

# Add heirloom varieties
seasonal_planting.py add "heirloom-tomato" --planting "april,may" --zone "6b,7a" \
  --notes "Brandywine, Cherokee Purple - start indoors 6 weeks before last frost"

Search Features

Find plants by name or category
See planting windows for each plant
Get zone-specific recommendations
Find similar plants (e.g., "tomato" finds all tomato varieties)

Security

Path Validation

The export function validates output paths to prevent malicious writes:

✅ Allowed: ~/.openclaw/workspace/, /tmp/, and home directory
❌ Blocked: System paths (/etc/, /usr/, /var/, etc.)
❌ Blocked: Sensitive dotfiles (~/.bashrc, ~/.ssh, etc.)

Data Storage

Planting calendar stored in: ~/.openclaw/workspace/planting_calendar.json
Custom plants tracked alongside built-in database
JSON format makes it easy to backup or extend
Zone-specific recommendations for each plant

Best Practices

Know your zone - Determines planting windows
Watch last frost date - Zone is guide, local weather matters
Plan succession planting - Stagger plantings for continuous harvest
Use plant-tracker - Combine with plant-tracker skill for full garden management
Add local knowledge - Customize calendar with regional varieties
Export for reference - Keep planting schedule handy

Companion Planting Tips

Combine with companion planting for better results:

Plant	Good Companions	Avoid
Tomatoes	Basil, carrots, onions	Cabbage, potatoes
Lettuce	Carrots, radishes, strawberries	Parsley
Beans	Corn, carrots, cucumbers	Onions, garlic
Peppers	Basil, onions, carrots	Fennel, kohlrabi

Related Skills

plant-tracker - Manage individual plants, care schedules, harvest tracking
garden-layout-planner (planned) - Design your garden layout

Use together for complete garden management!

Installation

Terminal bash


openclaw install seasonal-planting-guide

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💻Code Examples

### For new gardeners

-for-new-gardeners.sh

# Check what to plant right now
seasonal_planting.py now --zone "7a"

# Get full calendar for your zone
seasonal_planting.py year --zone "7a"

# Learn about specific plants
seasonal_planting.py show "lettuce"
seasonal_planting.py show "tomato"

### For experienced gardeners planning ahead

-for-experienced-gardeners-planning-ahead.sh

# Check what to plant next month
seasonal_planting.py month --month "may" --zone "7a"

# Plan succession planting
seasonal_planting.py month --month "april" --zone "7a"
seasonal_planting.py month --month "june" --zone "7a"

# Add your local varieties
seasonal_planting.py add "local-corn" --planting "may,june" --zone "7a" --notes "Silver Queen variety"

### For small farmers

-for-small-farmers.sh

# Get full production schedule
seasonal_planting.py year --zone "6b" > planting-schedule.txt

# Plan staggered planting
seasonal_planting.py month --month "march" --zone "6b"  # Early crops
seasonal_planting.py month --month "april" --zone "6b"  # Main crops
seasonal_planting.py month --month "may" --zone "6b"   # Late crops

# Export calendar for team
seasonal_planting.py year --zone "6b" --export "~/farm-calendar.md"

### For container/indoor gardeners

-for-containerindoor-gardeners.sh

# Search for container-friendly plants
seasonal_planting.py search "lettuce"
seasonal_planting.py search "herbs"

# Check planting windows
seasonal_planting.py show "basil"

### Spring garden planning

-spring-garden-planning.sh

# Zone 6b - April
seasonal_planting.py month --month "april" --zone "6b"
# Output: tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, cucumbers

# Zone 8a - April
seasonal_planting.py month --month "april" --zone "8a"
# Output: tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, corn, okra (earlier start)

# Plan succession planting
seasonal_planting.py month --month "april" --zone "6b"
seasonal_planting.py month --month "may" --zone "6b"
seasonal_planting.py month --month "june" --zone "6b"

### Fall garden planning

-fall-garden-planning.sh

# Zone 7a - August (fall crops)
seasonal_planting.py month --month "august" --zone "7a"
# Output: lettuce, spinach, kale, radishes, peas

# Zone 5a - September (fall crops)
seasonal_planting.py month --month "september" --zone "5a"
# Output: lettuce, spinach, kale, garlic (for overwintering)

### Year-round planning

-year-round-planning.sh

# Get full calendar for your zone
seasonal_planting.py year --zone "7a"

# Export for reference
seasonal_planting.py year --zone "7a" --export "~/garden-calendar-2026.md"

### Adding local knowledge

-adding-local-knowledge.sh

# Add your region-specific advice
seasonal_planting.py add "corn" --planting "may,june" --zone "7a" \
  --notes "Silver Queen variety best, plant in blocks for pollination"

# Add heirloom varieties
seasonal_planting.py add "heirloom-tomato" --planting "april,may" --zone "6b,7a" \
  --notes "Brandywine, Cherokee Purple - start indoors 6 weeks before last frost"