Plant Spacing Calculator
Use this calculator to estimate how many plants will comfortably fit in your bed or container. Enter the planting area and your preferred spacing, and we’ll suggest plant counts for both rectangular and triangular patterns.
Plants Needed
Rectangular Pattern:
– plants
Triangular Pattern:
– plants
Planting Area:
– sq ft
Planting tips:
- Triangular spacing fits about 15% more plants but makes paths a bit tighter for weeding.
- Leafy greens and cut-and-come-again crops can usually be planted closer than full-size heads.
- When in doubt, give plants a little extra room so they grow stronger and stay healthier.