Prevents crowding, improves air flow, light, and yield; reduces disease.

Square vs triangular?

Triangular can fit ~15% more plants; use for high-density beds.

Plant Spacing Calculator

Calculate how many plants can fit in your garden bed using either traditional row spacing or the square-foot gardening method.

Calculate how many plants you can fit in your garden bed.

Bed Length (feet)

Bed Width (feet)

Plant Spacing (inches)

Spacing Method

Row Spacing

Square-Foot

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