Square foot gardens are best divided into 1 square meter beds, preferably raised. Each square meter is then divided into a further
16 blocks, measuring approximately 30cm x 30cm. This allows for a variety of plants to be planted in a small garden space.
The squares can be demarcated with twine, jute or thin strips of number.
Planning is done according to a structured planning plan:
- LARGE PLANTS 1 PLANT PER SQUARE Tomato, Aubergine, Peppers, Cabbage
- MEDIUM PLANTS 4 PLANTS PER SQUARE Lettuce, Chard
- SMALL PLANTS 9 PLANTS PER SQUARE English spinach, Beetroot, Bush beans
- EXTRA SMALL PLANTS 16 PLANTS PER SQUARE Radishes, Carrots, Onions
It is advisable to have two to three planting beds to allow for succession plan. Harvest from one, one is still growing to maturity, and the third is being prepared for the next planting.
If the thought of deciding what to grow is too much, why not try the Starke Ayres Vegepak that is a one-stop vegetable solution. Included in the packaging are five different types of seed: Beet, Cabbage, Beans, Carrots and Swiss Chard, as well as a growing guide, fertiliser, measuring string and ruler and a planting plan. Stagger your planting to ensure a regular supply through the season, rather than sowing all the contents of the packets at once. You might end up supplying the neighbourhood with the resulting crop!
