Horticulture & Specialty Crops
Vegetable Spacing Guide
This quick guide helps gardeners and growers set row and plant spacing for common vegetables. Use it as a reference sheet and write in the spacing that works for your site.
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The steps on this page
- Check the seed packet for spacing
- Note the crop and variety
- Choose bed or row layout
- Mark in-row spacing
- Mark between-row spacing
- Allow room for equipment or paths
- Adjust for soil fertility and irrigation
- Record results at harvest
How to use this guide
Pin it up in the shop or barn. The numbered steps are a short reminder, and the notes lines are for details specific to your operation.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and SARE.
For more in this area, see the planting dates and harvest timing. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm Market Expo, and farming farm stories.