Seed Calculator

Calculate how many seeds you need to plant for your garden size.

Garden Area

50%75%100%

Fresh seeds: 85-95%. Old seeds: 50-70%.

Seeds Needed

39

0.1 g (39 seeds)

Expected Plants

25

at 85% germination

Garden Area

100.0

square feet

Packets Needed

1

~50 seeds/packet

Est. Cost

$3.50

at ~$3.50/packet

Spacing

24 inches between plants

Planting Timing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost

Seed Buying Tips

Buying Seeds

  • - Buy from reputable seed companies
  • - Check the "packed for" date
  • - Consider open-pollinated/heirloom for seed saving
  • - Buy extra for succession planting

Storage

  • - Store in cool, dry, dark place
  • - Refrigerator storage extends life
  • - Most seeds last 2-4 years
  • - Test germination of old seeds
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Editorial Note

MyCalcBuddy Editorial Team

This page is maintained as an educational calculator reference.

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Formula Source: Standard Mathematical References

by Various

🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.