Plantelvica has built a comprehensive library of gardening resources designed specifically for the conditions gardeners encounter in Switzerland. Our content covers every stage of the gardening journey, from preparing bare soil in early spring to protecting tender plants before the first frost. We organise our resources by season, plant type and gardening skill level so you can find exactly what you need without sifting through irrelevant information. Each article, calendar and guide is reviewed regularly to reflect current horticultural best practices and updates from Swiss agricultural research stations. Whether you are starting your first vegetable patch or refining a mature ornamental garden, Plantelvica has the depth of information to support your goals.
Carrots, parsnips, beetroot and celeriac thrive in Switzerland's cooler regions when sown at the right depth in well-loosened soil. Our root vegetable guides cover sowing depth, thinning schedules and storage preparation after harvest.
Cabbage, kale, kohlrabi and spinach are well-suited to Swiss summers and autumn gardens. We detail transplanting timing, netting for cabbage white butterfly protection and the ideal cut-and-come-again harvesting approach.
Tomatoes, courgettes, peppers and cucumbers require warm soil and careful timing in Switzerland. Our guides specify the minimum soil temperatures, hardening-off periods and staking methods that give the best results in Swiss conditions.
Beans and peas are among the easiest vegetables for Swiss gardeners but benefit from correct inoculation and support structures. We cover dwarf and climbing varieties, nitrogen fixation benefits and succession sowing to extend the harvest window.
Zinnias, cosmos, marigolds and sweet peas add colour from June through September in most Swiss regions. Our annual flower guides explain when to sow undercover, how to harden off seedlings and how to deadhead for continuous blooming.
Hardy perennials and bulbs such as tulips, dahlias and hostas form the backbone of a low-maintenance Swiss garden. We guide you through autumn planting depths, winter protection methods and spring division to keep clumps healthy and vigorous.
Switzerland's unique alpine flora offers gardeners beautiful, drought-tolerant options that require minimal intervention once established. We profile native species like Edelweiss, Gentian and Alpenrose alongside cultivation requirements and ethical sourcing advice.
Last and first frost dates vary significantly across Switzerland's cantons and elevation bands. Plantelvica provides reference tables for major regions including Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lucerne, Lugano and St. Gallen to inform your planting decisions.
Efficient garden layouts maximise sunlight, airflow and crop rotation opportunities. We explain how to map a garden to scale, identify microclimates within your plot and rotate plant families to prevent soil-borne disease buildup.
Overwatering is as damaging as drought for most garden plants. Our irrigation guides explain soil moisture indicators, drip line setup for raised beds and the best watering times to reduce fungal risk during Switzerland's humid summer periods.