Use this spring-harvest vegetable garden plan to grow plenty of leafy greens and root crops in a small space.
To enjoy the freshest flavors of the season, try this simple spring-harvest vegetable garden plan.
check that to situate this gardenin full sunand stay on top of weeding for the most bountiful harvests.
Credit: Illustration by Gary Palmer
For larger plants, such as broccoli, a single plant gets the whole square foot.
Each of these veggies and herbs comes in all sorts of varieties.
Feel free to choose your favorites, or experiment with new-to-you cultivars in this garden plan.
Just check that to account for the mature size and adjust the allotted square footage accordingly.
In the plan, 3 square feet of the planting space are left intentionally blank.
Then, follow thissummer vegetable garden planto fill in as the spring crops are harvested.
Frequently Asked Questions
A raised garden bed should be at least 12 to 18 inches deep.
That should give the plant roots enough room to grow.
If your raised bed is shallow, only add a garden soil mix to the bed.
The organic material will eventually break down and enrich the soil, helping the veggies grow.
If your plants are too crowded they won’t grow as well.
