MyGardenPlanner vs GrowVeg: Which Garden Planner Is Right for You?
An honest, feature-by-feature comparison to help Canadian gardeners choose the right tool for their garden.
Why Canadian Gardeners Choose MyGardenPlanner
Built for Canadian Zones
Province-level frost dates and Canadian hardiness zones — not repackaged US data.
AI Garden Coach
Chat with an AI advisor and upload plant photos for diagnosis. GrowVeg has no AI features.
Market Garden Tools
Biointensive methodology with 30″ beds, succession harvest windows, and yield calculations.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GrowVeg | MyGardenPlanner ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$62 CAD/yr (no free tier) | Free tier + from $5/mo CAD |
| Canadian climate data | ||
| Crops in database | 408 crops | 52+ crops |
| AI features | ||
| Succession planting | ||
| Market / commercial tools | ||
| Visual bed designer | ||
| Free tier | ||
| Mobile app |
The Verdict
GrowVeg is excellent for US/UK gardeners who want a visual bed designer with 400+ crops. MyGardenPlanner is the better choice if you're in Canada, want AI planning assistance, or grow at a commercial scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GrowVeg available in Canada?
GrowVeg is available to Canadian users, but its weather data and hardiness zone information is optimised for the US and UK. Canadian gardeners often find the zone mappings and frost date accuracy lacking for their provinces. MyGardenPlanner is built Canadian-first with province-level frost dates and Canadian hardiness zones.
Does GrowVeg have a free plan?
No, GrowVeg does not offer a free plan — only a paid subscription at approximately $45 USD/year (~$62 CAD). MyGardenPlanner includes a free planting calculator with no credit card required, so you can start planning immediately at no cost.
Which is better for succession planting?
MyGardenPlanner has built-in succession planting tools that automatically calculate staggered planting dates to ensure a continuous harvest throughout the season. GrowVeg's visual bed planner does not include dedicated succession planting features — you need to manage timing manually.
Which garden planner is better for market gardeners?
MyGardenPlanner is purpose-built for commercial and market garden operations. It uses the biointensive methodology with standardised 30-inch beds, succession harvest windows, and yield-per-bed calculations. GrowVeg is designed for home gardeners and does not offer commercial or market farm planning tools.
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