Growing references
Vegetable spacing reference
18 starting points. Clear methods. Room for your own judgment.
Distances below are plant × row spacing in inches, measured centre-to-centre. These are editable presets, not universal recommendations. Block presets generally use the wider end of the cited range; see how presets are selected. Traditional-row presets come from a different growing system and source; do not treat the two columns as interchangeable.
Colorado and Georgia guidance may need adjustment for your region, variety, soil and training method. Your packet and locally applicable advice take priority. Data checked against the linked sources on September 22, 2026; this is a source check, not field testing.
18 crops
| Crop | Footprint | Equal-distance block | Traditional row | Assumptions & source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beet | 6 × 6 inSource range: 4–6 in | 2 × 30 in | Block preset uses the wider end of the published range. Thin seedlings to the selected final spacing.Block source · source reviewed September 2024 Row source · reviewed March 2022 | |
| Broccoli | 18 × 18 inSource range: 18 in | 18 × 30 in | Allow for the mature plant rather than the transplant size.Block source · source reviewed September 2024 Row source · reviewed March 2022 | |
| Cabbage | 18 × 18 inSource range: 18 in | 12 × 30 in | Head size and cultivar matter; check the packet before reducing spacing.Block source · source reviewed September 2024 Row source · reviewed March 2022 | |
| Carrot | 3 × 3 inSource range: 2–3 in | 3 × 24 in | Positions represent final thinned roots, not the number of seeds to sow.Block source · source reviewed September 2024 Row source · reviewed March 2022 | |
| Cauliflower | 18 × 18 inSource range: 18 in | 18 × 36 in | Selected distances describe final plants, not a seed-starting tray.Block source · source reviewed September 2024 Row source · reviewed March 2022 | |
| Cucumber (ground-grown) | 36 × 36 inSource range: 24–36 in | 48 × 60 in | Ground-grown vines. A trellis marker does not automatically change this preset; enter spacing suitable for your training method.Block source · source reviewed September 2024 Row source · reviewed March 2022 | |
| Eggplant | 24 × 24 inSource range: 18–24 in | 36 × 36 in | Variety and mature canopy can require additional room.Block source · source reviewed September 2024 Row source · reviewed March 2022 | |
| Head lettuce | 12 × 12 inSource range: 10–12 in | 12 × 30 in | Full heads, not dense baby-leaf production. Block source: GardenNotes 713.Block source · source reviewed April 2023 Row source · reviewed March 2022 | |
| Bulb onion | 6 × 6 inSource range: 4–6 in | 4 × 24 in | Mature bulbs rather than green onions; final spacing after thinning.Block source · source reviewed September 2024 Row source · reviewed March 2022 | |
| Garden pea | 6 × 6 inSource range: 4–6 in | 1 × 30 in | Check support needs for your variety. Trellis mode restricts this crop to one row along the back edge.Block source · source reviewed September 2024 Row source · reviewed March 2022 | |
| Pepper | 18 × 18 inSource range: 15–18 in | 24 × 30 in | Choose a larger distance if your variety or local guidance calls for it.Block source · source reviewed September 2024 Row source · reviewed March 2022 | |
| Potato | 15 × 15 inSource range: 12–15 in | 14 × 36 in | Leave practical access for hilling; the planner does not add that access automatically.Block source · source reviewed September 2024 Row source · reviewed March 2022 | |
| Radish | 3 × 3 inSource range: 2–3 in | 1 × 18 in | Small-root types; larger radishes can need more space.Block source · source reviewed September 2024 Row source · reviewed March 2022 | |
| Spinach | 6 × 6 inSource range: 4–6 in | 2 × 24 in | Final plants; a baby-leaf harvesting approach has different spacing.Block source · source reviewed September 2024 Row source · reviewed March 2022 | |
| Summer squash | 48 × 48 inSource range: 36–48 in | 24 × 48 in | Large plants can extend outside a bed. The diagram does not model the canopy. The UGA row preset is for bush squash; check cultivar-specific spacing for vining types.Block source · source reviewed September 2024 Row source · reviewed March 2022 | |
| Tomato (supported) | 24 × 24 inSource range: 24, supported in | 36 × 48 in | Block spacing assumes a trellis or support. Provide support even if no shared trellis edge is marked.Block source · source reviewed September 2024 Row source · reviewed March 2022 | |
| Turnip | 6 × 6 inSource range: 4–6 in | 2 × 24 in | Final root spacing, not dense production for harvested greens.Block source · source reviewed September 2024 Row source · reviewed March 2022 | |
| Bush bean | 6 × 6 inSource range: 6 in | 4 × 36 in | Block spacing may need more attention to airflow; traditional rows use a different pattern.Block source · source reviewed September 2024 Row source · reviewed March 2022 |
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Choose the method before the number
Traditional rows include a larger interval between rows. Blocks use close rows within a bed reached from outside. A square-foot grid is an organisational aid; it does not mean every crop fits within one square.
Once you have a suitable distance, calculate the actual positions or arrange several crops. For the differences between methods, read the spacing guide.