The Crops
What’s planted, what’s planned, and what grows best where.
Currently Planted
| Crop | Zone | System | Stage | Planted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberries (Albion) | East | Hydroponic | Seedling | 2026-03-28 |
| Lettuce (mixed) | East | Hydroponic | Seedling | 2026-03-28 |
| Canna lilies | South | Floor pots | Established | Pre-ownership |
3 active records in the crops table. More to come as the hydro system fills.
Zone Recommendations
| Zone | Best Crops | Why | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| East (hydro) | Lettuce, strawberries, herbs, basil | Coolest zone (5-9°F below avg), hydro system, tree shade | Year-round (lettuce: spring/fall) |
| South (shelves/floor) | Peppers, tomatoes, heat-tolerant herbs | Hottest zone (100°F+ peak), highest natural DLI | Year-round |
| West (shelves) | Cucumbers, basil, mixed herbs, garden starts | Moderate temps, best grow light coverage | Year-round |
Crop Profiles
Detailed growing conditions, variety recommendations, and economics for each crop:
- Lettuce — fast rotation anchor crop, 45-60 day cycle
- Peppers — semi-permanent heat-lovers, 90-120 day cycle
- Basil — fastest productive crop, 30-45 day cycle
- Strawberries — perennial everbearing, luxury winter produce
- Tomatoes — high-value south zone residents
- Cucumbers — vigorous vining, west zone with trellis
- Herbs — cilantro, parsley, dill, mint, chives, oregano, thyme
Guides
- VPD Guide — why vapor pressure deficit matters more than humidity
- DLI Guide — the calorie count for light
Current Light Conditions
Daily natural DLI estimated from outdoor lux × glazing transmission model. The 14 mol target line shows the minimum for most crops. Grow lights make up the difference — combined estimated total shown in the stat card above.
Current Light Conditions
Daily natural DLI estimated from outdoor lux × glazing transmission model. The 14 mol target line shows the minimum for most crops.