How should I place and space my plants?Updated a year ago
You can review our Plant Placement Charts to see the recommended plant spacing and plant placement. Or view our Growing Guides which include that helpful info and much more for the most popular crops grown in the EarthBox gardening system.
EarthBox Original
Our plant and fertilizer placement chart includes guidelines for:
2 seedlings (2 per row)
Artichokes, Blackberries, Brussels Sprouts, Eggplants, Ground cherry/Husk cherry, Sunflowers: Mammoth, Summer Squash (Pattypan, Yellow Squash, Zucchini), Tomatillos, Tomatoes (all varieties)
4 seedlings (4 per row OR 2 per row)
Cucumbers, Gourds, Melons (Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Watermelon), Pumpkins, Winter Squash (Acorn, Butternut, Delicata, Spaghetti)
6 seedlings (3 per row)
Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Greens (Collards, Mustard), Herbs: Woody (Basil, Lavender, Marjoram, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Tarragon, Thyme), Kale, Malabar Spinach, Peppers (Bell, Hot, Sweet), Rapini, Strawberries, Sunflowers: Dwarf
8 seedlings (4 per row)
Bok Choy, Endive, Escarole, Flowers: Annual (Impatiens, Petunias), Herbs: Soft(Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Parsley), Kohlrabi, Leeks, Lettuce (Romaine, Iceberg), Okra, Radicchio, Salad Greens (Arugula, Frisee, Mesclun, Watercress)
10-12 seedlings (5-6 per row)
Beets, Bush Beans (Green beans, Wax beans, Soy beans), Corn, Onions (Yellow, Red, White), Spinach, Turnips
14-16 seedlings (7-8 per row)
Carrots (Nantes & Chantenay varieties), Garlic, Green Onions, Peas/Pole Beans, Radishes, Shallots
EarthBox Junior
Our plant and fertilizer placement chart includes guidelines for:
3 seedlings
Basil, Broccoli, Beans, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chard, Collard Greens, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lavender, Marjoram, Mint, Mustard Greens, Oregano, Peppers, Rosemary, Sage, Strawberries, Tarragon, Thyme
4 seedlings
Arugula, Celery, Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Flowers, Lettuce, Parsley, Radicchio, Salad Greens, Spinach
EarthBox Root & Veg
Our plant and fertilizer placement chart includes guidelines for:
1 seedling
Artichoke, Eggplant, Summer Squash, Tomato, Zucchini
2 seedlings
Bush Beans, Cucumbers, Melons Peppers, Winter Squash
6 seedlings
Celery, Chard, Collard Greens, Herbs, Jicama, Kale, Okra, Rutabagas
10 seedlings
Flowers (annuals), Leeks, Peas, Pole Beans, Salad Greens, Spinach, Turnips
20 seedlings
Beets, Carrots, Garlic, Onions, Parsnips, Radishes, Shallots