Permaculture: Plant Selection Tool

The following tool filters 27 crop and companion plants by location, USDA zone, area, workload, and objective. Compatibility information is based on the friend-foe matrix from Article 3. Planting times apply to outdoor cultivation without a greenhouse.

Notes on Usage

Planting times refer to outdoor cultivation without pre-propagation. With pre-propagation, dates can be advanced by four to six weeks. Compatibility information is derived from the friend-foe matrix (Franck & Franck, 2019; Riotte, 1998).

References and Sources

1. Riotte, L. (1998). Carrots Love Tomatoes. Storey Publishing, North Adams.
2. Franck, G. & Franck, H. (2019). Gemüse und Kräuter als gute Nachbarn. 27th Ed. Kosmos Verlag, Stuttgart.
3. Holmgren, D. (2002). Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability. Holmgren Design Services, Hepburn.
4. USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023). usda.gov

Context:

• USDA-Zone
• Climate Zone
• Permaculture: Regenerative Ecosystem Design
• Permaculture: Intercropping & Companion Planting
• Permaculture: Soil Improvement & Circular Economy
• Permaculture: Herb Spirals & Microclimates
• Permaculture: Pest Management and Push & Pull
• Permaculture: Society, DIY & Citizen Science
• Permaculture