Palia Garden Planner - Free Garden Planning Tool

Name: Palia Garden Planner
Author: Palia Garden Planner

Optimize Your Garden Layout for Maximum Crop Buffs

Plan your perfect Palia garden with our free planning tool. Calculate crop buffs including Water Retention, Harvest Boost, Quality improvements, and Growth Speed based on official game mechanics. Design efficient layouts, optimize fertilizer placement, and maximize harvest yields.

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Crops

Fertilisers per Day

Remove crop from tile(s)

Growth Boost

Harvest Boost

Quality Increase

Water Retain

Weed Prevention

Overview

Total

Average

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perGrowth Tick

Process Time

N/A

Level

Days of Harvest

Star Seed
Incl.Replant & Cost
50%Star Crop Chance
No Fertiliser Cost

Produce

Info

Note

This tool uses information on crops gathered from resources such as Arenvanya's Gardening Guide and their Math Spreadsheet as well as a mix of observations and testings done by fellow Palians discussed on Discord

Final values are estimations and may not reflect actual in-game experience.

How it works - Summary (13/05/2025)

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The planner estimates crop yields, factoring in [Quality, Harvest] Boosts, and star chance of crops.
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Using the provided yields, it processes the crops into the form in which you wish to sell them (Crop/Seed/Preserve)
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Finally, it calculates the gold value of everything once processes are factored in

Harvest Assumptions (14/05/2025)

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Planner Formula for Star Chance:
0.25 + (0.25 * useStarSeeds) + (0.02 * level) + (0.5 * hasQualityBoost)
Not the actual in-game formula and is based off player observations and personal assumptions. Fully debatable and may be tweaked in the future.
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Assumptions that result in the Planner Formula:
- Star Seed + Quality Boost stacks up to 100% star chance (hence +50% from quality boost).
- At level 25, star seeds alone can reach 100% star chance (hence an assumed level scaling).
- Each level increases star chance by 2% (which reaches a total of 100% at level 25 w/ star seeds).
- Around level 50 and under, normal seeds alone can reach 100% star chance.
- Normal seeds always have a chance of star crops (An assumed 25% base chance).
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Other Crop Assumptions
- Weed Chance is not accounted for due to their unreliable or undocumented behaviour.
- Crops are harvested on the day they are ready.
- Crops receive daily watering or has Water Retain.
- Crop boosts last until the final calculation day.
- If Replant Costs are enabled, crops will be deducted from within the day. This may sometimes result in a harvest having negative values
- These harvests with a negative value merely imply that a crop was taken from somewhere else, whether your storage or from a different harvest. Aside from required seed calculations, each harvest day does not factor in outcomes from other days

Processing Mechanics (14/05/2025)

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Crop distribution
- On harvest, crops for processing will be immediately sent to their assigned crafters when available
- Crops are grouped & divided based on how many is required for a conversion (e.g Apples are grouped by 10 for seeding)
- In an ideal scenario, these groups are divided to the assigned crafters equally
- If there are crafters that are still processing by the next harvest, it is assumed the player will distribute these groups based on the most available crafters
- The planner does not factor in storage limit for crafters, assuming the player will insert once there is room
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Crop Fragments
- If there are not enough crops for a conversion, they will still be included as fragment groups
- Fragment groups operate under the assumption that they will build up over time into full processes.
- As they may take an unknown number of harvest/cycles to be complete, the planner does not wait for them to be complete groups.
- Crop fragments are factored in on time and gold calculations
- In the ideal scenario where crop groups are divided evenly, they're assigned to the most available crafter
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Time Calculations
- Processing time is calculated based on crafter distribution and harvest time
- The overall processing time attempts to estimate the 'shortest possible time' to process everything
- Once crafters are divided equally, the crafter with the longest processing time will be used to calculate the overall time.
- If the busiest crafter will finish before the next harvest, the remaining 'idle' time is included
- When there is known to be excess time (a crafter still processing beyond the next harvest), we instead calculate the total conversions that can be done within the harvest (how many processes can be done based on time to next harvest & crafter amount), and subtract it from the conversions required. We then use this to calculate the average excess time
  averageExcessTimeMinutes = ((conversionsRequired - conversionsPossible) * minutesPerConversion) / crafterCount
- This method is only used for all in-between harvests, operating under the aforementioned assumption that the player will distribute crop groups based on the most available one
- Average excess time only applies to in-between harvests. The first harvest assumes all crafters are empty. The last harvest not using average excess time is more arbitrary, believing that by the last harvest, crops have been distributed evenly enough that using the time of the longest busiest again is more accurate
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Negative Values
- Negative values may be encountered when 'Replant Costs' is enabled
- These negative values are the result of negative harvest crops mentioned in the Harvest section
- Since other harvests are not deducted due to planner mechanics, these values seek to 'balance' other harvests having extra produce that would've been deducted
- This implementation may be faulty, so I do seek feedback on this

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About This Garden Planning Tool

Free Open-Source Planning Solution

This free tool helps Palia players design efficient garden layouts. It displays real-time crop buffs coverage based on placement and fertilizer selection, providing accurate harvest value estimates. Following official game mechanics, it calculates Water Retention, Harvest quantity boosts, Quality improvements, and Growth Speed increases. Whether planning a small starter garden or optimizing multiple 9x9 plots, this planner helps you understand crop interactions and maximize farming efficiency.

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Core Features for Crop Buffs Planning

Everything You Need for Efficient Garden Design

Real-Time Crop Buffs Calculator

Instantly calculates four types of crop buffs: Water Retention prevents dehydration, Harvest Boost increases yield quantity, Quality improves star ratings, and Growth Speed reduces maturity time. Place crops on the grid and watch buffs update in real-time. See exactly which crops receive bonuses and which need repositioning.

Multi-Day Harvest Simulator

Palia Garden Planner estimates total harvest values over multiple days. The Palia Garden Planner simulator factors in base crop prices, quality multipliers from Cotton bonuses, star seed chances, harvest quantity increases from Wheat and Rice, and fertilizer effects like HarvestBoost +50% yield to project accurate gold earnings. Use Palia Garden Planner to plan profitable long-term farming strategies.

Save and Share Garden Layouts

Generate unique shareable codes for your garden designs using Palia Garden Planner. Save multiple Palia Garden Planner layout strategies for different goals like maximum profit, quality-focused harvests, or fast crop cycling. Share Palia Garden Planner codes with other players or load previous designs anytime.

Comprehensive Fertilizer Planning

Plan strategic fertilizer placement with Palia Garden Planner. Choose from all five fertilizer types: QualityUp increases star rating chances, SpeedyGro reduces growth time, HarvestBoost provides +50% yield, HydroPro prevents watering needs for one day, and WeedBlock eliminates weed growth on treated crops. The Palia Garden Planner shows fertilizer effects immediately.

Export Layouts as Images

Export your Palia Garden Planner layout as a high-quality image for easy reference while playing. Save layouts to your device, share them on social media, or keep them on a second monitor. Perfect for quick in-game reference without switching windows.

Mobile-Friendly Design

Plan your Palia garden on any device with Palia Garden Planner. The responsive design works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. Access the tool from your phone while playing Palia on PC, or plan layouts on the go.

How to Plan Your Garden

Step-by-Step Guide to Maximize Crop Buffs

Select Your Crops

Choose from all available Palia crops. Tomatoes and Potatoes provide Water Retention buffs. Wheat and Rice give Harvest Boost. Cotton improves Quality. Blueberries, Apples, and Spicy Peppers increase Growth Speed. Understanding these crop buffs is essential for effective garden planning.

Place Crops on Grid

Click tiles to place selected crops. Crop buffs only apply orthogonally - above, below, left, or right. Diagonal placements don't work. Each crop must be adjacent to different types to receive buffs. The planner highlights adjacency relationships clearly.

Apply Fertilizers

Select fertilizers and apply them to specific crops. Fertilizer bonuses don't stack with matching crop buffs. If a crop already receives Quality buffs from Cotton, QualityUp fertilizer won't help. Plan fertilizer use for crops lacking certain buffs from neighbors.

Review Statistics and Optimize

Check the statistics panel showing total buff coverage percentages and estimated gold values. Look for gaps where crops lack Water Retention or Harvest buffs. Adjust your layout by rearranging crops to ensure maximum coverage and efficiency.

Save or Export Layout

Once satisfied with your design, use Palia Garden Planner to generate a save code for future reference. Alternatively, export your layout as an image to keep on your second monitor or mobile device while playing Palia. Load saved layouts anytime to continue planning or try variations.

Expert Tips for Using Palia Garden Planner

Always ensure every crop has Water Retention buffs from Tomatoes or Potatoes to prevent dehydration
Combine Wheat and Rice with high-value crops like Cotton and Corn to maximize both quantity and quality
Create repeating 4-crop patterns ensuring balanced buff coverage across your entire garden
Place Blueberries and Apples strategically for Growth Speed buffs to enable faster crop cycling
Remember crops cannot provide buffs to the same type - variety is essential for efficient layouts
Plan fertilizer for gaps in coverage rather than stacking on crops already receiving buffs
For profit-focused layouts, prioritize Water Retention and Harvest Boost on your most valuable crops

Palia Garden Planner Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Garden Planning

Is Palia Garden Planner completely free to use?

Yes, Palia Garden Planner is completely free and open-source under MIT license. No registration, no payment, no premium features. All planning tools, calculators, and features are available to everyone without any limitations or restrictions.

How does the planner calculate crop buffs?

The tool follows official Palia game mechanics exactly. Crop buffs apply only orthogonally (above, below, left, right - never diagonal). Tomatoes and Potatoes provide Water Retention. Wheat and Rice give Harvest Boost. Cotton improves Quality. Blueberries, Apples, and Spicy Peppers increase Growth Speed. Crops cannot buff themselves, so variety is essential.

What fertilizers does Palia Garden Planner support?

All five Palia fertilizer types are supported: QualityUp increases star ratings, SpeedyGro reduces growth time, HarvestBoost provides +50% yield, HydroPro prevents watering for one day, and WeedBlock eliminates weeds. Use fertilizers strategically on crops lacking specific buffs from neighbors.

How do I save my garden layout in Palia Garden Planner?

Click the Save button in Palia Garden Planner menu bar to generate a unique code representing your entire garden layout including crop placements, fertilizer applications, and settings. Copy this code and paste it into the Load dialog anytime to restore your design. You can maintain multiple saved layouts for different strategies like profit optimization, quality focus, or fast harvest cycling. Share codes with friends to exchange garden designs and ideas.

Why can't I stack buffs?

Palia prevents stacking identical buff types for game balance. If a crop receives Quality buffs from Cotton, adding QualityUp fertilizer won't help. Similarly, Tomatoes can't provide Water Retention to other Tomatoes. Plan diverse crop arrangements and use fertilizers to fill buff gaps.

Is Palia Garden Planner accurate and up to date?

This tool uses official Palia game data and updates with game patches. All calculations include base crop prices, quality multipliers, star seed chances, harvest quantity increases, and growth time reductions. It reflects actual game mechanics for accurate projections.

Can Palia Garden Planner help me plan multiple gardens?

Yes, you can plan and save multiple garden layouts simultaneously. Generate separate save codes for different strategies: profit-optimized for expensive crops, quality-focused for star seeds, or fast-cycle with Growth Speed buffs. Load any saved layout instantly.

Who created Palia Garden Planner?

Palia Garden Planner is a fan-made community tool created by Palia players for Palia players. The tool is open-source software under MIT license, meaning the code is publicly available and free for anyone to use, modify, or contribute to. Palia Garden Planner is not affiliated with Singularity 6 Corporation or the official Palia game development team.

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