V1 notes

Bean is useful now, but still learning its manners.

This page lists the planner limitations worth knowing about before you treat a generated bed plan as gospel. The goal is a practical plan that is easy to follow, not a perfect answer from a finished product.

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Current quirks

What to keep in mind

  1. 01

    Crop data is still being reviewed

    The planner depends heavily on sowing windows, plant-out windows, spacing, maturity and harvest duration. Some crops may still need date or growth-window corrections.

  2. 02

    Empty space can be deliberate

    Bean may leave a lane clear when planting something now would block a stronger crop later. The page should explain these choices more clearly over time.

  3. 03

    Fillers are opportunistic

    Quick crops and winter fillers are used after selected crops have had a fair chance. They are not meant to override the crops you explicitly asked for.

  4. 04

    Plans are generated, not editable

    For v1, you can change your inputs and regenerate. Direct row edits, exclusions and manual overrides are planned, but not part of the first release.

Coming later

Improvements already on the list

  • Row-level overrides and manual plan edits
  • Clearer explanations for why crops were placed, skipped or delayed
  • Regional calendars, frost dates and protection advice
  • More controls for priority crops, quick crops and filler crops
  • Custom bed shapes, rotation and plot orientation
  • Saved plans, preferences and share links