Raised Bed Layout & Design
planning
spring
Bed Sizing & Plant Capacity
How many large plants fit in each bed size using intensive/square-foot spacing:
| Size | Large Plants |
|---|---|
| 6x6 | 25 |
| 4x8 | 21 |
| 3x8 | 14 |
| 4x6 | 15 |
| 4x4 | 9 |
| 3x6 | 10 |
| 2x8 | 7 |
| 2x6 | 5 |
| 3x4 | 6 |
| 2x4 | 3 |
Companion Planting Layouts
Tomato Bed A (4x8 with trellis)
- Roma Tomatoes
- Yellow Onions
- Cilantro, Basil, Dill, Rosemary
Tomato Bed B (4x8 with trellis)
- Beefsteak Tomatoes
- Green Onions
- Cilantro, Basil, Dill, Thyme
Brassica & Greens Bed (4x6)
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Spinach
- Rosemary, Nasturtiums, Geraniums
Broccoli Bed (3x6)
- Broccoli
- Romaine
- Rosemary, Nasturtiums, Geraniums
Brussels Sprouts Bed (4x8)
- Brussels Sprouts
- Onions (improves soil)
- Leeks (improves soil)
- Nasturtiums, Geraniums
Cabbage Bed (4x4)
- Cabbage
- Parsley, Chives, Thyme
- Borage, Marigolds
Trellis Crops
Build a 3x6 trellis at the north end of beds to avoid shading other plants:
- Pole Beans — do NOT plant near brassicas
- Muncher Cucumbers — do NOT plant near brassicas
- Pickling Cucumbers — do NOT plant near brassicas
Groupings Without Dedicated Beds
- Peppers + Carrots
- Peppers + Radish
Container Options
- Bush Snow Peas — grow well in containers