2026 Home Gardening Statistics & Vegetable Garden Trends
Explore anonymized percentages and medians from garden plans created on PlanMyGarden.com in 2026.
75.4% of gardeners who signed up in 2026 did so using a mobile phone, according to PlanMyGarden.com.
Tomato was included by 50% of gardeners who planned a garden in 2026, according to PlanMyGarden.com.
Home gardeners plan an average of 14 different crop varieties per garden, according to PlanMyGarden.com (2026).
TX leads all U.S. states in home garden planning activity, according to PlanMyGarden.com (2026).
Gardeners plan a median of 13 crop varieties and an average of 54.6 plants.
Tomato appears in 50% of gardeners who planned a garden in 2026.
Cucumber appears in 48.8% of gardeners who planned a garden in 2026.
Pepper appears in 47.8% of gardeners who planned a garden in 2026.
Carrots appears in 41.7% of gardeners who planned a garden in 2026.
Lettuce appears in 37.3% of gardeners who planned a garden in 2026.
Basil appears in 36.3% of gardeners who planned a garden in 2026.
Onion appears in 34.8% of gardeners who planned a garden in 2026.
Beans appears in 29.8% of gardeners who planned a garden in 2026.
Zucchini appears in 29.6% of gardeners who planned a garden in 2026.
Peas appears in 28.8% of gardeners who planned a garden in 2026.
Broccoli appears in 28.2% of gardeners who planned a garden in 2026.
Garlic appears in 26.5% of gardeners who planned a garden in 2026.
Cilantro appears in 25.2% of gardeners who planned a garden in 2026.
Spinach appears in 24.3% of gardeners who planned a garden in 2026.
Dill appears in 23.5% of gardeners who planned a garden in 2026.
TX accounts for 6.2% of garden planners in 2026.
FL accounts for 5.1% of garden planners in 2026.
CA accounts for 5.1% of garden planners in 2026.
MI accounts for 4.7% of garden planners in 2026.
OH accounts for 4.3% of garden planners in 2026.
NC accounts for 4% of garden planners in 2026.
PA accounts for 3.9% of garden planners in 2026.
NY accounts for 3.8% of garden planners in 2026.
GA accounts for 3.4% of garden planners in 2026.
WA accounts for 3.1% of garden planners in 2026.
TN accounts for 3.1% of garden planners in 2026.
MO accounts for 2.7% of garden planners in 2026.
IN accounts for 2.7% of garden planners in 2026.
IL accounts for 2.6% of garden planners in 2026.
MA accounts for 2.6% of garden planners in 2026.
Gardeners plant a median 48 sq ft of actual bed space.
Most-planned crop by state: TX: Pepper; FL: Carrots; CA: Tomato; MI: Pepper; OH: Pepper; NC: Tomato; PA: Cucumber; NY: Tomato; GA: Pepper; WA: Tomato.
9% of gardeners also planned a fall garden; top fall crops: Lettuce, Garlic, Carrots, Spinach, Broccoli.
Garden planning peaks in March (32.4% of gardens created in 2026).
Gardeners build their plan a median 3.6 weeks before their last spring frost.
70.3% vegetables, 21.5% herbs, 2.4% flowers and 5.8% fruit; most planned herb Basil, flower Marigolds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most popular vegetable crop in 2026?
According to PlanMyGarden.com data, Tomato is the most commonly planned vegetable crop, appearing in 50% of gardeners who planned a garden in 2026.
Which U.S. states plan the most gardens?
TX, FL, and Canada are the top states for home garden planning on PlanMyGarden.com in 2026.
How many crop varieties do home gardeners typically grow?
Gardeners plan an average of 14 different crop varieties per garden, with an average of 55 total plants.
What device do gardeners use when they sign up?
75.4% of gardeners who signed up in 2026 used a mobile phone, compared to 15.7% who used a desktop computer.
How big is a typical garden bed?
Gardeners plant a median 48 sq ft of actual bed space. This measures drawn bed cells, not the surrounding garden canvas.
When do gardeners plan their gardens?
Garden planning peaks in March (32.4% of gardens created in 2026).