Horticulture & Specialty Crops
Permaculture Design Worksheet
Use this worksheet for a permaculture design. It guides you to observe a site and list goals, zones, and elements before you plan. Print a copy for each season and keep the filled pages with your farm records.
Download free PDF1 page, US Letter, prints clean in black and white
WorksheetHorticulture & Specialty CropsFree PDF
What you fill in
- Site name and size
- Climate and sun notes
- Water flow and sources
- Soil observations and notes
- Goals for the site
- Zones and sectors
- Main elements and uses
- Phases for building
How to use this worksheet
Use the notes area for your arithmetic. Keep the finished sheet with your records so you can compare it with the next season.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and SARE.
For more in this area, see the Crop Calendar. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Permaculture Adventure, and farming farm stories.