Chive clumps · pot-1
Plant purchased seedlings. Use established small clumps; four hours is a trial threshold, not a yield promise.
Complete first: pot-1-harden.Six 8 L herb pots
Six small pots for compact parsley plants and chive clumps.
Buy compact parsley and small chive clumps. Check small pots more often; roots have less moisture reserve.
Your next step
Acclimate purchased seedlings · Chive clumps
2027-04-10 to 2027-04-24. Check local conditions first.
6target positions
2 bags40 L · after inventory
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Your plan, ready to grow
Example dates6 containers × 8 L · 7.9 in (20 cm) fill depth · 4 hours of sun · Start · Last spring frost
6target positions
48 Lusable fill volume
2 bags40 L each · after inventory
12 weeksyour first care plan
Planting layout
Top view · orient tall crops away from the sun-facing edge.
| Zone / crop | Positions | Spacing | Season purchase |
|---|---|---|---|
| pot-1 · Chive clumps | 11 planting batch | 8 × 8 in203.2 × 203.2 mm | 1 seedlings1 seasonal target positions |
| pot-2 · Compact parsley | 11 planting batch | 7.9 × 7.9 in200 × 200 mm | 1 seedlings1 seasonal target positions |
| pot-3 · Chive clumps | 11 planting batch | 8 × 8 in203.2 × 203.2 mm | 1 seedlings1 seasonal target positions |
| pot-4 · Compact parsley | 11 planting batch | 7.9 × 7.9 in200 × 200 mm | 1 seedlings1 seasonal target positions |
| pot-5 · Chive clumps | 11 planting batch | 8 × 8 in203.2 × 203.2 mm | 1 seedlings1 seasonal target positions |
| pot-6 · Compact parsley | 11 planting batch | 7.9 × 7.9 in200 × 200 mm | 1 seedlings1 seasonal target positions |
Square bed spacing is the selected compact planting method. Container spacing describes root positions; foliage may spread beyond the pot. Seed quantities include 10% spare, with 2 small seeds per target and one bean seed per target. Follow cultivar packets if their spacing or sowing instructions differ.
Planting windows
Soil and weather decide the actual planting day.
Chive clumps · pot-1
Acclimate purchased seedlings. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
Compact parsley · pot-2
Plant purchased seedlings. Buy compact nursery seedlings; four hours is a trial threshold, with less growth possible than in full sun.
Complete first: pot-2-harden.Compact parsley · pot-2
Acclimate purchased seedlings. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
Chive clumps · pot-3
Plant purchased seedlings. Use established small clumps; four hours is a trial threshold, not a yield promise.
Complete first: pot-3-harden.Chive clumps · pot-3
Acclimate purchased seedlings. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
Compact parsley · pot-4
Plant purchased seedlings. Buy compact nursery seedlings; four hours is a trial threshold, with less growth possible than in full sun.
Complete first: pot-4-harden.Compact parsley · pot-4
Acclimate purchased seedlings. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
Chive clumps · pot-5
Plant purchased seedlings. Use established small clumps; four hours is a trial threshold, not a yield promise.
Complete first: pot-5-harden.Chive clumps · pot-5
Acclimate purchased seedlings. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
Compact parsley · pot-6
Plant purchased seedlings. Buy compact nursery seedlings; four hours is a trial threshold, with less growth possible than in full sun.
Complete first: pot-6-harden.Compact parsley · pot-6
Acclimate purchased seedlings. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
What to buy
Owned items are deducted before buying.
| Supply | Required | Already owned | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Container potting mix | 48 L | 0 L | 2 × 40 L bags |
| Position labels (reuse between phases) | 6 each | 0 each | 6 each |
| Measuring tool | 1 each | 0 each | 1 each |
| Gentle watering tool | 1 each | 0 each | 1 each |
| Chive clumps · pot-1 · 1 batch | 1 seedlings | 0 seedlings | 1 seedlings |
| Compact parsley · pot-2 · 1 batch | 1 seedlings | 0 seedlings | 1 seedlings |
| Chive clumps · pot-3 · 1 batch | 1 seedlings | 0 seedlings | 1 seedlings |
| Compact parsley · pot-4 · 1 batch | 1 seedlings | 0 seedlings | 1 seedlings |
| Chive clumps · pot-5 · 1 batch | 1 seedlings | 0 seedlings | 1 seedlings |
| Compact parsley · pot-6 · 1 batch | 1 seedlings | 0 seedlings | 1 seedlings |
Mix: 48 L theoretical × 1 allowance = 48 L; minus 0 L owned = 48 L net. Buying 80 L leaves 32 L beyond the net requirement. Allowance is your choice; no fixed compaction loss is assumed.
Your first twelve weeks
Check off each week as you work.
01Prepare and begin2027-04-01 — 2027-04-07To do
- Check moisture by touch in each active root zone; adjust watering to rain, heat and drainage. Containers may need checks between weekly visits.
- Measure the usable space. Prepare 48.0 L of potting mix before allowance. Buy compact parsley and small chive clumps. Check small pots more often; roots have less moisture reserve.
- pot-1 (Chive clumps): keep this zone clear; confirm seed or seedling availability and 4+ hours of sun.
- pot-2 (Compact parsley): keep this zone clear; confirm seed or seedling availability and 4+ hours of sun.
- pot-3 (Chive clumps): keep this zone clear; confirm seed or seedling availability and 4+ hours of sun.
- pot-4 (Compact parsley): keep this zone clear; confirm seed or seedling availability and 4+ hours of sun.
- pot-5 (Chive clumps): keep this zone clear; confirm seed or seedling availability and 4+ hours of sun.
- pot-6 (Compact parsley): keep this zone clear; confirm seed or seedling availability and 4+ hours of sun.
02Check, tend and act · week 22027-04-08 — 2027-04-14To do
- Check moisture by touch in each active root zone; adjust watering to rain, heat and drainage. Containers may need checks between weekly visits.
- Acclimate purchased seedlings: Chive clumps in pot-1. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
- Acclimate purchased seedlings: Compact parsley in pot-2. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
- Acclimate purchased seedlings: Chive clumps in pot-3. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
- Acclimate purchased seedlings: Compact parsley in pot-4. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
- Acclimate purchased seedlings: Chive clumps in pot-5. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
- Acclimate purchased seedlings: Compact parsley in pot-6. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
- pot-1 (Chive clumps): keep this zone clear; confirm seed or seedling availability and 4+ hours of sun.
- pot-2 (Compact parsley): keep this zone clear; confirm seed or seedling availability and 4+ hours of sun.
- pot-3 (Chive clumps): keep this zone clear; confirm seed or seedling availability and 4+ hours of sun.
- pot-4 (Compact parsley): keep this zone clear; confirm seed or seedling availability and 4+ hours of sun.
- pot-5 (Chive clumps): keep this zone clear; confirm seed or seedling availability and 4+ hours of sun.
- pot-6 (Compact parsley): keep this zone clear; confirm seed or seedling availability and 4+ hours of sun.
03Check, tend and act · week 32027-04-15 — 2027-04-21To do
- Check moisture by touch in each active root zone; adjust watering to rain, heat and drainage. Containers may need checks between weekly visits.
- Plant purchased seedlings: Chive clumps in pot-1. Use established small clumps; four hours is a trial threshold, not a yield promise.
- Acclimate purchased seedlings: Chive clumps in pot-1. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
- Plant purchased seedlings: Compact parsley in pot-2. Buy compact nursery seedlings; four hours is a trial threshold, with less growth possible than in full sun.
- Acclimate purchased seedlings: Compact parsley in pot-2. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
- Plant purchased seedlings: Chive clumps in pot-3. Use established small clumps; four hours is a trial threshold, not a yield promise.
- Acclimate purchased seedlings: Chive clumps in pot-3. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
- Plant purchased seedlings: Compact parsley in pot-4. Buy compact nursery seedlings; four hours is a trial threshold, with less growth possible than in full sun.
- Acclimate purchased seedlings: Compact parsley in pot-4. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
- Plant purchased seedlings: Chive clumps in pot-5. Use established small clumps; four hours is a trial threshold, not a yield promise.
- Acclimate purchased seedlings: Chive clumps in pot-5. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
- Plant purchased seedlings: Compact parsley in pot-6. Buy compact nursery seedlings; four hours is a trial threshold, with less growth possible than in full sun.
- Acclimate purchased seedlings: Compact parsley in pot-6. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
- pot-1: check surface moisture and emergence without disturbing roots. Plant a nursery clump at its existing soil level and water it in.
- pot-2: check surface moisture and emergence without disturbing roots. Acclimate nursery plants and keep the taproot ball intact when planting.
- pot-3: check surface moisture and emergence without disturbing roots. Plant a nursery clump at its existing soil level and water it in.
- pot-4: check surface moisture and emergence without disturbing roots. Acclimate nursery plants and keep the taproot ball intact when planting.
- pot-5: check surface moisture and emergence without disturbing roots. Plant a nursery clump at its existing soil level and water it in.
- pot-6: check surface moisture and emergence without disturbing roots. Acclimate nursery plants and keep the taproot ball intact when planting.
04Check, tend and act · week 42027-04-22 — 2027-04-28To do
- Check moisture by touch in each active root zone; adjust watering to rain, heat and drainage. Containers may need checks between weekly visits.
- Plant purchased seedlings: Chive clumps in pot-1. Use established small clumps; four hours is a trial threshold, not a yield promise.
- Acclimate purchased seedlings: Chive clumps in pot-1. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
- Plant purchased seedlings: Compact parsley in pot-2. Buy compact nursery seedlings; four hours is a trial threshold, with less growth possible than in full sun.
- Acclimate purchased seedlings: Compact parsley in pot-2. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
- Plant purchased seedlings: Chive clumps in pot-3. Use established small clumps; four hours is a trial threshold, not a yield promise.
- Acclimate purchased seedlings: Chive clumps in pot-3. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
- Plant purchased seedlings: Compact parsley in pot-4. Buy compact nursery seedlings; four hours is a trial threshold, with less growth possible than in full sun.
- Acclimate purchased seedlings: Compact parsley in pot-4. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
- Plant purchased seedlings: Chive clumps in pot-5. Use established small clumps; four hours is a trial threshold, not a yield promise.
- Acclimate purchased seedlings: Chive clumps in pot-5. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
- Plant purchased seedlings: Compact parsley in pot-6. Buy compact nursery seedlings; four hours is a trial threshold, with less growth possible than in full sun.
- Acclimate purchased seedlings: Compact parsley in pot-6. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
- pot-1: check surface moisture and emergence without disturbing roots. Plant a nursery clump at its existing soil level and water it in.
- pot-2: check surface moisture and emergence without disturbing roots. Acclimate nursery plants and keep the taproot ball intact when planting.
- pot-3: check surface moisture and emergence without disturbing roots. Plant a nursery clump at its existing soil level and water it in.
- pot-4: check surface moisture and emergence without disturbing roots. Acclimate nursery plants and keep the taproot ball intact when planting.
- pot-5: check surface moisture and emergence without disturbing roots. Plant a nursery clump at its existing soil level and water it in.
- pot-6: check surface moisture and emergence without disturbing roots. Acclimate nursery plants and keep the taproot ball intact when planting.
- Recount surviving positions before buying replacements. Check remaining seed and mix inventory.
05Check, tend and act · week 52027-04-29 — 2027-05-05To do
- Check moisture by touch in each active root zone; adjust watering to rain, heat and drainage. Containers may need checks between weekly visits.
- Plant purchased seedlings: Chive clumps in pot-1. Use established small clumps; four hours is a trial threshold, not a yield promise.
- Plant purchased seedlings: Compact parsley in pot-2. Buy compact nursery seedlings; four hours is a trial threshold, with less growth possible than in full sun.
- Plant purchased seedlings: Chive clumps in pot-3. Use established small clumps; four hours is a trial threshold, not a yield promise.
- Plant purchased seedlings: Compact parsley in pot-4. Buy compact nursery seedlings; four hours is a trial threshold, with less growth possible than in full sun.
- Plant purchased seedlings: Chive clumps in pot-5. Use established small clumps; four hours is a trial threshold, not a yield promise.
- Plant purchased seedlings: Compact parsley in pot-6. Buy compact nursery seedlings; four hours is a trial threshold, with less growth possible than in full sun.
- pot-1: check surface moisture and emergence without disturbing roots. Plant a nursery clump at its existing soil level and water it in.
- pot-2: check surface moisture and emergence without disturbing roots. Acclimate nursery plants and keep the taproot ball intact when planting.
- pot-3: check surface moisture and emergence without disturbing roots. Plant a nursery clump at its existing soil level and water it in.
- pot-4: check surface moisture and emergence without disturbing roots. Acclimate nursery plants and keep the taproot ball intact when planting.
- pot-5: check surface moisture and emergence without disturbing roots. Plant a nursery clump at its existing soil level and water it in.
- pot-6: check surface moisture and emergence without disturbing roots. Acclimate nursery plants and keep the taproot ball intact when planting.
06Check, tend and act · week 62027-05-06 — 2027-05-12To do
- Check moisture by touch in each active root zone; adjust watering to rain, heat and drainage. Containers may need checks between weekly visits.
- pot-1: check that each of the 1 purchased plants has rooted and is making new growth. Plant a nursery clump at its existing soil level and water it in.
- pot-2: check that each of the 1 purchased plants has rooted and is making new growth. Acclimate nursery plants and keep the taproot ball intact when planting.
- pot-3: check that each of the 1 purchased plants has rooted and is making new growth. Plant a nursery clump at its existing soil level and water it in.
- pot-4: check that each of the 1 purchased plants has rooted and is making new growth. Acclimate nursery plants and keep the taproot ball intact when planting.
- pot-5: check that each of the 1 purchased plants has rooted and is making new growth. Plant a nursery clump at its existing soil level and water it in.
- pot-6: check that each of the 1 purchased plants has rooted and is making new growth. Acclimate nursery plants and keep the taproot ball intact when planting.
07Check, tend and act · week 72027-05-13 — 2027-05-19To do
- Check moisture by touch in each active root zone; adjust watering to rain, heat and drainage. Containers may need checks between weekly visits.
- pot-1: check that each of the 1 purchased plants has rooted and is making new growth. Plant a nursery clump at its existing soil level and water it in.
- pot-2: check that each of the 1 purchased plants has rooted and is making new growth. Acclimate nursery plants and keep the taproot ball intact when planting.
- pot-3: check that each of the 1 purchased plants has rooted and is making new growth. Plant a nursery clump at its existing soil level and water it in.
- pot-4: check that each of the 1 purchased plants has rooted and is making new growth. Acclimate nursery plants and keep the taproot ball intact when planting.
- pot-5: check that each of the 1 purchased plants has rooted and is making new growth. Plant a nursery clump at its existing soil level and water it in.
- pot-6: check that each of the 1 purchased plants has rooted and is making new growth. Acclimate nursery plants and keep the taproot ball intact when planting.
08Check, tend and act · week 82027-05-20 — 2027-05-26To do
- Check moisture by touch in each active root zone; adjust watering to rain, heat and drainage. Containers may need checks between weekly visits.
- pot-1: Cut a few leaves above the base and allow regrowth between cuts. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- pot-2: Cut outer stems at their base while keeping the central shoots. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- pot-3: Cut a few leaves above the base and allow regrowth between cuts. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- pot-4: Cut outer stems at their base while keeping the central shoots. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- pot-5: Cut a few leaves above the base and allow regrowth between cuts. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- pot-6: Cut outer stems at their base while keeping the central shoots. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- Recount surviving positions before buying replacements. Check remaining seed and mix inventory.
09Check, tend and act · week 92027-05-27 — 2027-06-02To do
- Check moisture by touch in each active root zone; adjust watering to rain, heat and drainage. Containers may need checks between weekly visits.
- pot-1: Cut a few leaves above the base and allow regrowth between cuts. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- pot-2: Cut outer stems at their base while keeping the central shoots. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- pot-3: Cut a few leaves above the base and allow regrowth between cuts. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- pot-4: Cut outer stems at their base while keeping the central shoots. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- pot-5: Cut a few leaves above the base and allow regrowth between cuts. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- pot-6: Cut outer stems at their base while keeping the central shoots. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
10Check, tend and act · week 102027-06-03 — 2027-06-09To do
- Check moisture by touch in each active root zone; adjust watering to rain, heat and drainage. Containers may need checks between weekly visits.
- pot-1: Cut a few leaves above the base and allow regrowth between cuts. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- pot-2: Cut outer stems at their base while keeping the central shoots. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- pot-3: Cut a few leaves above the base and allow regrowth between cuts. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- pot-4: Cut outer stems at their base while keeping the central shoots. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- pot-5: Cut a few leaves above the base and allow regrowth between cuts. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- pot-6: Cut outer stems at their base while keeping the central shoots. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
11Check, tend and act · week 112027-06-10 — 2027-06-16To do
- Check moisture by touch in each active root zone; adjust watering to rain, heat and drainage. Containers may need checks between weekly visits.
- pot-1: Cut a few leaves above the base and allow regrowth between cuts. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- pot-2: Cut outer stems at their base while keeping the central shoots. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- pot-3: Cut a few leaves above the base and allow regrowth between cuts. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- pot-4: Cut outer stems at their base while keeping the central shoots. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- pot-5: Cut a few leaves above the base and allow regrowth between cuts. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- pot-6: Cut outer stems at their base while keeping the central shoots. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
12Review and plan ahead2027-06-17 — 2027-06-23To do
- Check moisture by touch in each active root zone; adjust watering to rain, heat and drainage. Containers may need checks between weekly visits.
- pot-1: Cut a few leaves above the base and allow regrowth between cuts. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- pot-2: Cut outer stems at their base while keeping the central shoots. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- pot-3: Cut a few leaves above the base and allow regrowth between cuts. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- pot-4: Cut outer stems at their base while keeping the central shoots. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- pot-5: Cut a few leaves above the base and allow regrowth between cuts. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- pot-6: Cut outer stems at their base while keeping the central shoots. Maturity estimate 30–60 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
- Review the next stage: late crops may need care beyond these twelve weeks. Record harvest, failures and remaining supplies before selecting your next planting.
Assumptions and sources
- Spacing is for the selected compact planting method; follow your cultivar packet where it differs.
- Seed allowance and minimum root-space limits are editable planning choices, not germination or yield guarantees.
- Dates are preparation windows, not forecasts. Confirm soil temperature, weather and actual crop stage.
Fall plans use a 14-day buffer beyond estimated maturity. Succession plans allow 7 days after the preceding crop estimate and still require an empty zone. Minimum sun and root-space thresholds are planning limits, with cultivar and climate variation.
- UMN Extension: Growing herbsHerb spacing depends on mature size. Our spacing and partial-sun thresholds are compact-cultivar planning choices; full sun is preferable. Accessed 2026-10-04.
- UMD Extension: Growing vegetables in containers and salad tablesSun exposure, drainage, growing media and crop-specific minimum volumes; our thresholds are conservative planning settings. Accessed 2026-10-04.
- UMN Extension: Planting the vegetable gardenCool and warm season establishment; weather and soil readiness matter. Minnesota month dates are not used as global dates. Accessed 2026-10-04.
- UMN Extension: Planting for fall harvestMaturity is a cultivar-dependent estimate; our extra 14-day fall buffer is an explicit planning assumption. Accessed 2026-10-04.
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