Creating a Crop
Crops are added through a modal window with organized tabs for different types of information. Only the crop name is required — all other fields are optional but help you manage your farming operations better.
How to Create a Crop
Navigate to Crops
Go to Resources → Crops in the left menu. You will see a list of all crops in your account.
Click Add Crop
Click the Add Crop button to open the creation modal.
Fill in Basic Information
The first tab Basic Information contains the core crop details:
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Crop Name | ✓ | Enter a name for this crop |
| Category | — | Select crop type (Olives, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Onions, etc.) |
| Variety | — | Select specific variety within the chosen category |
Add Growing Conditions
Switch to the Growing Conditions tab to add cultivation details:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth Spacing | Recommended planting depth |
| Days to Germination | Time from planting to sprouting |
| Days to Maturity | Time from planting to harvest |
| Water Requirements | Water needs for the crop |
| Sunlight Requirements | Sun exposure needs |
| Optimal Temperature | Ideal growing temperature |
| Minimum Temperature | Lowest acceptable temperature |
| Maximum Temperature | Highest acceptable temperature |
| Soil pH Range (min/max) | Acceptable soil acidity range |
| Expected Yield per Hectare | Estimated production |
Add Additional Information
Switch to the Additional Information tab for free-text notes:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Fertilizer Requirements | Notes about fertilizer needs |
| Notes | Any other relevant information |
Create the Crop
Click the Create Crop button to save. The new crop will be added to the database and appear in your crops list.
Tips
- Start with basic information — you can always add growing conditions later by editing the crop
- Use the category and variety fields to keep your catalog organized
- Adding environmental conditions helps with planning and decision-making
- The notes field is useful for recording specific requirements or observations
Crops are account-wide. Once created, a crop will be available for use across all your farms in the Crops Planning section.
Next Steps
After creating crops, you can:
- View your crop catalog — See all crops in your list
- Edit crop details — Update or remove crops
- Plan crop seasons — Assign crops to zones and seasons