Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Crops to Your Plan in Seedtime Layout
1. Introduction to Adding Crops (0:00-0:05)
Add crops to your plan to visualize how they occupy space and time in your garden or farm layout.
2. Accessing the Crops Panel (0:05-0:16)
Steps:
Open the Crops Panel to see crops already planned in your Seedtime calendar.
Use filters and sorting options to organize and find specific crops.
3. Navigating the Timeline (0:16-1:07)
Features:
Slider Functionality:
Move the slider to view how your garden will look at specific times (e.g., September 20 or October).
Time & Space Planning:
Use the timeline to track how crops occupy space over time, crucial for succession planting and space optimization.
4. Filtering and Sorting Crops (1:07-2:11)
Steps:
Filter by task types, such as:
Direct seeding, transplanting, and harvesting.
Hide unnecessary tasks like bed preparation or cultivating.
Sort crops by:
In-Ground Date (direct seeding or transplanting).
Group, Crop, Planting Location, or Harvest Date for customized views.
5. Adding Crops to Planting Locations (2:11-3:54)
Steps:
Align the timeline slider to when the crop will be in the ground.
Drag and drop the crop into the desired planting location.
Expand the crop’s footprint by stretching its boundaries, adding plants automatically based on spacing settings.
Ensure plants remain within the designated planting location.
6. Customizing Crop Spacing (3:54-6:13)
Steps:
Individual Planting Customization:
Edit spacing for a specific planting instance.
Adjust spacing patterns (e.g., Offset vs. Square) and row distances.
Global Crop Spacing:
Change default spacing in the Schedule Settings for the crop.
Newly added instances will use these default settings.
Rotate plantings manually or adjust bed dimensions to optimize planting directions.
7. Managing Crop Timelines and Succession Plantings (6:13-10:29)
Steps:
Use the timeline to:
View how crops come and go from specific planting locations.
Identify opportunities for succession plantings.
Filter crops (e.g., "lettuce" and "green beans") to track their planting and harvesting schedules.
Reuse vacated space effectively by planning next crops to replace harvested ones.
8. Sorting by Planting Locations (10:29-10:57)
Steps:
Sort crops by Planting Location to see which crops occupy specific beds throughout the season.
Easily identify planting schedules for different areas of your garden or farm.
9. Editing, Duplicating, and Deleting Crops (10:57-12:13)
Steps:
Edit Crops: Adjust crop settings, spacing, or placement as needed.
Duplicate Crops: Copy an existing crop and place it elsewhere in your plan.
Ensure duplicates are placed within valid planting locations.
Delete Crops: Remove plantings to free up space or make corrections.
10. Advanced Customization Options (12:13-12:49)
Steps:
Place individual plants and set highly specific spacings by duplicating and adjusting manually.
Experiment with creative layouts to suit unique garden designs.
11. Troubleshooting Tips (12:49-13:00)
Tips:
Ensure your browser is up to date for the best experience.
Try a different browser if you encounter issues with adding crops or adjusting layouts.
12. Conclusion (13:00)
Adding crops to your plan is a powerful way to manage space and time in your garden.
Experiment with settings, spacings, and layouts to optimize your growing area and maximize your harvest.