# Gardenate — Keep Your Garden Growing

> Gardening app with plant details, localized planting calendars, and garden management tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Hutchinson Software Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gardenate/id362009731 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hutchinson Software Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/362009734)
- Category: Lifestyle, Reference
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 122 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-03-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gardenate/id362009731/reviews.md

## What is Gardenate?

Grow-Your-Own with the gardening app with details on over 90 favourite vegetables and herbs. 

The planting calendar shows what you can grow at any time – localized to your climate zone. 

Detailed plant descriptions and growing tips gets novices up to speed. 

Packed full of features for experienced gardeners - add new plant varieties, record planting dates, harvest dates, notes, and more. Export your data as spreadsheet files.

Expert or new gardener, Gardenate will help keep your garden growing.

Get started quickly
• Choose your climate zone. Gardenate has climate-zone specific planting calendars for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK, and the USA
• See what is best to grow this month in the calendar
• Put plants into your wish list
* Scan seed packet details with your phone camera directly into the app to record plants or add new plant types 
• Plant the seed and record the details in My Garden
• Calendar reminders prompt you to harvest your produce
• Enjoy your garden!

Grow what you like best
• Easily add new plant types to the plant database by scanning a seed packet or by typing in the details. New plant types will show up in your planting calendar!
• Hide unwanted plants so they don’t show in the calendar
• Watch the calendar adapt to show your chosen planting months

Share your garden
• Share your garden to your other phones and devices and they keep in sync. Let the whole family join in the gardening
• Export your plantings and notes to spreadsheet (CSV) files to use on your desktop

All information is contained in the app and no internet is needed unless you choose to sync your garden with other devices.

## Key features

- Localized planting calendars
- Detailed plant descriptions
- Growing tips for novices
- Record planting and harvest dates
- Scan seed packets
- Calendar reminders
- Export garden data

## Chart rankings

- #29 in Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

## What do users think of Gardenate?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 💰 One-time payment model (no subscription)
- 📅 Accurate planting calendar for specific regions
- 📸 Seed packet photo scanning feature
- 📝 Excellent diary and tracking functionality
- 🌱 Comprehensive plant information and companion planting guides
- ⏰ Customizable harvest time tracking
- 🎯 Zone-specific recommendations
- 💪 Reliable and stable performance
- 🤝 Responsive developer support
- 📱 Works seamlessly across devices
- 🌍 Supports multiple geographic regions

**Cons**

- 📚 Limited plant database (mostly vegetables only)
- 🐛 Data loss issues during updates
- 📞 Inconsistent customer support response times
- 🔄 Conflicting planting information between devices
- 🎨 Lacks visual garden layout/design features
- ❌ No shared garden functionality between users
- 🔍 Search functionality removed in recent updates
- ⚠️ Inaccurate harvest dates for some zones
- 🌸 No flowers, fruits, or perennials included
- 📊 Limited sorting and organization options
- 🖼️ Difficult to import existing photos

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes when adding new plants
- App crashes when entering rotation data
- Data loss after app updates
- Conflicting planting information between iPhone and iPad
- Harvest date customization reverts to default
- Search function missing in recent updates
- Unable to edit plant information after creation
- No upgrade/import path from previous versions
- Unresponsive to user support requests
- App locks up after adding plants

**Most requested features**

- Add more Asian vegetables (bottle gourd, bitter gourd, etc.)
- Include fruits and fruit trees
- Add flowers and ornamental plants
- Shared garden functionality for multiple users
- Custom plant creation with full editing capabilities
- Ability to add quantities when planting
- Sort plants by garden bed or location
- Harvest readiness notifications
- Succession planting reminders
- Spreadsheet/calendar view of all plantings
- Print information sheets
- Seed register feature
- Garden layout/design tool
- Bulk photo import
- Compost/soil amendment tracking
- Pest and disease identification guides
- Push notifications for planting times
- Wish list with notifications
- Plant health indicators and feeding reminders
- Auto-calculate growing zone from ZIP code
- Bell peppers addition to database
- Ginger, turmeric, and horseradish options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 122)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gardenate/id362009731/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2026-06-10, version 25.0*

My go to gardening application 👌👍

### 3/5 — Only veg

*2026-05-23, version 25.0*

I’ve just started using the app & it seems to be good for veg seedlings but I would like to keep track of fruit trees & the associated tasks for them eg when to spray & prune

### 5/5 — Very solid planting guide and tracker

*2026-02-19, version 25.0*

I have been using Gardenate for some years now and decided to look around at what else was in the market out of curiosity.  Anyhow, I came straight back to Gardenate as it does exactly what I need without being overly complicated.  I absolutely love the fact that it is a one time payment of a few dollars and not a pay by month/year subscription like many others.

### 5/5 — Most amazing little app

*2026-02-14, version 25.0*

I’m a serious gardener with a very large garden that provides all vegetables for our family and we sell and give away excess. This app is my favorite ever and the recent update that allows me to snap a pic of my seed pack (even on my saved seeds) is so helpful. 
I sow hundreds of seedlings each year and it’s so easy to keep track of them. Thank you! I run a countywide food gardening group and recommend this for beginners and experienced gardeners.

### 5/5 — Get it!

*2026-01-29, version 25.0*

I actually love this app. I’ve had it a few years and haven’t always used it to its potential but this season I’ve really loved it. I love the feature where you can scan your seed packet and it recognises all the details and I can throw the dang packet away and still know what variety to get next season. Totally worth the price! I’m in the waikato so any help we can get! Haha

### 5/5 — Wonderfully Helpful

*2025-12-17, version 16.0*

This is an excellent app and so very easy to use. Just select the month you want and read the info !
As long as you have set up what region you are in, it will tell you exactly what you can plant and how long until harvest. You can even set a calendar reminder for your own individual garden. Brilliant ! 😄

### 5/5 — Conflicting Advice but otherwise LOVE it.

*2025-11-24, version 16.0*

I would really love for someone in your team to explain to me why your planting information differs between the same app downloaded on my phone and iPad. There is a huge disparity between what can and cannot be planted for each month. The same app, different device. The same region on both. 
Other than this discovery, I have loved this app and recommended it to so many people. But which one is giving me the right advice.

### 1/5 — App looks okay, no one responding to issues.

*2025-04-23, version 16.0*

My partner and I both bought it and thought we can connect it and shared our garden but it doesn’t work. And it’s been month since reaching out to the team and no one ever replied or helped. Wouldnt recommend !

### 5/5 — Please add more Asian veg

*2025-04-21, version 16.0*

Nice app, very useful. Iam just starting my veggie garden. Can you please add few more asian veg as well such as bottle gourd, bitter gourd etc?
Thanks.

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2025-04-08, version 16.0*

I am loving this app. It’s fairly simple once you get used to it. I love the companion planting, and succession planting notes. 

You can add other plants, pictures, and information to the app as well which has made it super useful to me… being able to print out the ‘information sheet’ would also be nice for our situation but not absolutely essential for everyone. 

I do wish you could sort items by the bed/place they were planted … my planting gets a little crazy and sometimes it would be nice to be able to sort by beds so I could figure out what I have growing.

I definitely recommend this to others and love telling people about… great work!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Gardenate

### What does Gardenate do?

Gardenate is a gardening app that provides detailed information on over 90 vegetables and herbs. It features localized planting calendars based on your climate zone, offering guidance on what to grow and when. The app also includes tips for beginners and advanced features for experienced gardeners to manage their garden.

### What are the key features of Gardenate?

Key features include localized planting calendars adapted to your climate zone, detailed plant descriptions and growing tips, the ability to scan seed packets to add plants, record planting and harvest dates, set calendar reminders for harvesting, and export your garden data to spreadsheet files.

### Is Gardenate free to use?

Yes, Gardenate is a free application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, meaning you can access all its features without any cost.

### What kind of devices is Gardenate compatible with?

The description does not specify exact operating system versions or device types. However, it mentions syncing gardens across 'other phones and devices,' suggesting compatibility with common mobile platforms like iOS and Android.

### How can Gardenate help me with my garden?

Gardenate helps you grow your own produce by providing essential information and planning tools. Its localized calendars tell you what to plant and when, while detailed tips guide you through the growing process. You can also track your plants, receive harvest reminders, and manage your garden effectively.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 25.0 — 2026-01-09

* Use your phone camera to scan seed packet details to plant in garden or easily add new plants to your plant catalogue.
* Share your garden and diary photos from the app
* Choose your preferred calendar for planting reminders (turn this on in the app settings)
* Updated planting dates data and plant images
* Updated for liquid design and modern iOS

### 16.0 — 2022-08-17

You can now add photos to 'My Garden' entries!

Includes updated planting information for various country/climate zones.

Improved list appearance for large-text-size users and general tidy up of the plant details page display.

### 15.1 — 2021-10-11

Now excludes hidden plants from the 'plant in garden' and 'add to wishlist' plant selection lists.

### 15.0 — 2021-09-27

Updated for iOS 15.
Added search for plant names in plant list and adding garden and wishlist items.
Fixed edit of user-defined plants was losing the plant description.
Updated/improved planting guide details (including correcting the watermelon planting months for USA zones, got a better taro leaf photo)

### 14.3 — 2020-11-01

Improved editing garden items and diary notes. 
Fixed for 'harvest days' always returning to the default when editing a garden item.

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