Recording produce software

[Ruth M C]

Hello,
Can anyone recommend software where I can just log in the amount of a specific crop that I have harvested to allow me to work out the productivity of my garden. I'm looking for one that will also compare year to year. I anticipate the results generated will help me understand which specific crops e.g. potatoes - first earlies, seconds and main crops, do or do not do so well on my land.

I've kept a general account of weights and produce on Excel but find moving between veg type, pages, years and comparisons a bit cumbersome.

Many thanks
Ruth

[quark1]

I know the kind of thing you need and it sounds complicated but once in place the principle will solve your seasonal and yr on yr needs.

Excel is a spreadsheet/s system which I understand 'can' become a multidimensional animal. It can also be seeded from comma delimited data files. Your entry level user may find it difficult to programme - but if you have a greater knowlege you may be able to do the necessary yourself. I used to use a mainframe-based system which used databases and other sources of data including hand-posts and uploads from a pc etc. It also had the ability to 'generate' from the screen display the basis of the required code from which reports/graphs could be produced and made pretty. Its been over 10 yrs since my services were dispensed with - but I'm sure an advanced Excel manual would help you on your way to be able to extract and compile your data by yr/mth and category/planting/outputs etc.

Try a few of the geeky websites online for more up to date guidance - particularly on recommends for the purchase of any manual before you spend your pennies.

Of course someone else on here may already have done this project and can share with you the code required? Good Luck.

[rustylady]

I love Excel, and the more you use it the more you find out what it can do. It's a matter of thinking what you want it to do and then putting the appropriate information on the worksheet.

[oldie]

Excel is probably most peoples choice as it is pretty straightforward, but as Ruth says she is finding it cumbersome she might find the Access database is better for her. I have seen an online system advertised in GYO on a yearly subscription basis but I don't know if it keeps those sort of records.

[WrexTheDragon]

I use Excel to track my spend and crop, to see if I made a profit or loss year by year.

Works for me.