Do I have to follow Edaphia’s planting dates exactly?
No. Planting windows are guidance based on climate and horticultural information. Actual weather, soil, microclimates, crop condition, and local experience still matter.
Does my USDA Zone tell me when to plant vegetables?
Not by itself. USDA Hardiness Zones primarily describe average annual extreme minimum winter temperatures. Frost dates and regional crop guidance add more useful planting context.
What if Edaphia and my local Extension office disagree?
Local Extension guidance may be more specific to your immediate area. Check Edaphia’s displayed scope and Sources, compare assumptions, and favor reliable local guidance when it better represents current conditions.
What does Unknown suitability mean?
It means Edaphia does not yet have enough reliable information to assign a stronger rating. It does not mean the crop cannot grow there and is not equivalent to Not Suitable.
Why can’t I find my crop or variety?
Try the common crop name, a singular form, or the crop group rather than the variety name. If it is still absent, use Add Your Own Crop or Variety. A private or submitted record is available to you immediately; public availability waits for library review.
Why is my crop in My Garden but not Food Planner?
Food Planner is narrower than the planting crop list. It includes only active public crops with reviewed, source-backed yield and spacing rules. You can still add an unsupported crop to your garden and choose its exact quantity yourself.
Will a Food Planner estimate and its plantings duplicate my Supply List quantity?
No. An unlinked estimate can contribute a Needs Review planning quantity. Once a planting or succession draft is linked, Supply List excludes the estimate-only amount and uses the linked planting records instead.
Why did several plants appear in one reminder?
Edaphia intentionally aggregates eligible garden items into one daily email digest. This avoids sending a separate message for every plant due on the same day.