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January 26th, 2009

- That sweet corn inter-planted with pole beans (an experiment) is way too close together – the yield was very small, and much of it fell over after a big rain because of the shallow restricted roots.
Recommended Spacing for Intensive Planting Methods
Plant |
Inches |
Plant |
Inches |
Asparagus |
15 – 18 |
Lettuce, head |
10 – 12 |
Beans, lima |
4 – 6 |
Lettuce, leaf |
4 – 6 |
Beans, pole |
6 – 12 |
Melons |
18 – 24 |
Beans, bush |
4 – 6 |
Mustard |
6 – 9 |
Beets |
2 – 4 |
Okra |
12 – 18 |
Broccoli |
12 – 18 |
Onion |
2 – 4 |
Brussels sprouts |
15 – 18 |
Peas |
2 – 4 |
Cabbage |
15 – 18 |
Peppers |
12 – 15 |
Cabbage, Chinese |
10 – 12 |
Potatoes |
10 – 12 |
Carrots |
2 – 3 |
Pumpkins |
24 – 36 |
Cauliflower |
15 – 18 |
Radishes |
2 – 3 |
Cucumber |
12 – 18 |
Rutabaga |
4 – 6 |
Chard, Swiss |
6 – 9 |
Southern pea |
3 – 4 |
Collards |
12 – 15 |
Spinach |
4 – 6 |
Endive |
15 – 18 |
Squash, summer |
18 – 24 |
Eggplant |
18 – 24 |
Squash, winter |
24 – 36 |
Kale |
15 – 18 |
Sweet corn |
15 – 18 |
Kohlrabi |
6 – 9 |
Tomatoes |
18 – 24 |
Leeks |
3 – 6 |
Turnip |
4 – 6 |
Arizona State University Master Gardener Manual: Intensive Gardening Methods. » Read more: Plant Spacing for Intensive Gardening Methods