You are a family of 4 people (2 adults and 2 children) and you want to set up a vegetable garden that will supply you with fruits and vegetables for the summer? Opt for a vegetable garden of about 12 m2!
The traditional rectangular shape (3 m by 4 m) is the most common, but you can also use raised bed or square foot gardening.
Here is an example of the number of plants you can find in this format and how you can arrange them:
According to the type of cultivation chosen, here is the recommended number of plants:
Raised Bed Cultivation
● 3 cucumbers
● 1 zucchini
● 4 peppers and 4 cabbages
● 20 shallots and 20 onions
● 2 rows of carrots
● 2 rows of beets
● 4 Swiss chards
● 6 mixed lettuces
● 2 rows of dwarf yellow and green beans
● 1 row of radishes
● Some edible flowers and herbs
Vertical Cultivation
● 4 tomatoes
● 10 snow peas
● 5 climbing beans
● 1 climbing spinach
If the available space seems insufficient, remember that you can grow herbs, lettuces, and strawberries in pots, and other decorative leafy vegetables can be integrated into your perennial flower beds.
Some Tips
● Vertical cultivation of tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, beans, and certain squashes is often necessary for effective space management.
● Integrating edible flowers and herbs is essential for good companion planting practices.
● Plan a wide enough path between the beds to move between your plants without stepping on the soil.
● Do not leave vacant spaces to avoid weed invasion.
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