Planting Guide
Plant
Name
Planting Distance in Feet or Inches Estimated Yield
Per 12 Feet of Row
In Rows Between Rows
Artichokes 18-24" 18-24" 2-3 lbs.
Asparagus 18" 48-60" 3-4 lbs.
Basil 8-12" 12-24" 5-8 lbs.
Beans, bush 1-2" 24-30" 3-5 lbs.
Beans, pole 4-12" 36-48" 6-10 lbs.
Beans, lima 3-4" 24-36" 3-5 lbs.
Beans, wax 2-3" 24-36" 3-5 lbs.
Beets 2-3" 12-24" 8-10 lbs.
Broccoli 12-24" 24-36" 4-6 lbs.
Brussels Sprouts 12-24" 24-36" 3-4 lbs.
Cabbage 12-18" 24-36" 10-25 lbs.
Carrots 2-3" 12-30" 7-10 lbs.
Cauliflower 12-24" 24-36" 8-10 lbs.
Celery 6-8" 12-24" 5-10 lbs.
Chicory 6-10" 12-24" 3-8 lbs.
Chineese Cabbage 24" 18-30" 20-30 lbs.
Chard, Swiss 6-12" 12-30" 8-12 lbs.
Collards 12-24" 24-36" 8-15 lbs.
Corn, sweet 9-12" 12-24" 7-12 lbs.
Cucumbers 12-18" 48-72" 8-10 lbs.
Eggplant 12-24" 24-72" 8-12 lbs.
Endive 8-12" 12-30" 3-6 lbs.
Garlic 4-6"  8-18" 3-6 lbs.
Kale 10-18" 12-36" 4-8 lbs.
Kohlrabi 4-6" 12-36" 4-8 lbs.
Leeks 3-6" 12-36" 10-20 lbs.
Lettuce (Bibb) 6-10" 12-24" 4-8 lbs.
Lettuce (leaf) 4-6" 12-24" 5-10 lbs.
Muskmelons 24-36" 36-90" 15-25 lbs.
Mustard 3-4" 18-30" 3-6 lbs.
Okra 12-18" 24-48" 5-10 lbs.
Onions (green) 2-4" 12-24" 7-10 lbs.
Onions (dry) 2-4" 12-24" 7-10 lbs.
Parsley 4-8" 10-18" 4-8 lbs.
Parsnip 3-6" 12-24" 5-8 lbs.
Peas (English) 1-3" 12-30" 5-18 lbs.
Peppers 12-24" 24-36" 5-18 lbs.
Potatoes (red, white, blue) 10-24" 24-36" 10-20 lbs.
Potatoes (sweet) 12-18" 24-48" 8-12 lbs.
Pumpkins 2-4' 2-6' 10-20 lbs.
Radish 2-4" 12-24" 3-5 lbs.
Rutabaga 3-6" 12-30" 8-12 lbs.
Spinach 3-6" 12-30" 4-6 lbs.
Squash, summer 24-36" 24-60" 20-80 lbs.
Squash, winter 2-6' 4' 15-75 lbs.
Tomatoes 18-36" 24-36" 15-45 lbs.
Turnips 2-3" 12-24" 8-12 lbs.
Watermelons 2-4' 2-6' 10-40 lbs.
Zuchinni 12-24" 24-36" 12-25 lbs.

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