Planning

Plant and Row Spacing

Spacing is a design input. Choose a layout that still allows light, airflow, access, supports, and the mature size of the variety.

Plant spacing

Plant spacing measures center-to-center distance between neighboring plants. Closer spacing can increase competition and disease pressure; wider spacing reduces the number that fit.

Row spacing

Row spacing measures the distance between parallel rows. Traditional recommendations may include room for cultivation or walking and can therefore produce a larger footprint than compact-bed spacing.

Growing-area dimensions

Length multiplied by width gives gross square feet for a rectangular location. Subtract paths and unavailable areas in your real plan. Containers and irregular spaces may need a conservative manual estimate.

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