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[striperman36]

I am going to try some sq ft gardening this year. Anyone follow that process?

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by striperman36

I am going to try some sq ft gardening this year. Anyone follow that process?

I've been thinking about it. Unfortunately, doesn't look like I'll be able to install a garden this year. Fencing in the yard will be #1 priority (and cost). Next year I'm going for the nice big garden and have been looking at the sq ft process. Also been looking at companion plantings.

[Raven]

Originally Posted by striperman36

I am going to try some sq ft gardening this year. Anyone follow that process?

Mels method was deeper soil in raised beds that is intensively planted
with a trellis on the North side for veggies that climb.

But the Most important aspect is to instantly REPLACE anything you harvest BY having a replacement crop ready "in waiting" either in flats
or pots....so that it's one operation thus keeping the square foot producing.
Using this method a family of two needs only a 4' x 8' or a family of 4... a 4' x 16' foot bed.

i am using pots for broccoli , corn and tomatoes because the varieties are designed to grow in pots.
There's allot of advantages namely being able to spread them apart if they get crowded
and or need some shade plus weeding is much easier too.