About Square Foot Gardening
The Mel Bartholomew method divides beds into 1x1 foot grids. The number of plants per square depends on mature size.
Multipliers
- 1 per sq ft: Pepper, Cabbage, Potato.
- 4 per sq ft: Lettuce, Swiss Chard.
- 9 per sq ft: Spinach, Bush Beans.
- 16 per sq ft: Carrots, Radishes.
How to Use
Select a crop to see the recommended density.