Raised Bed Plant Library

161 plants with verified spacing, USDA zone ranges, companion pairings, and variety recommendations. All data sourced from extension research and Mel Bartholomew's Square Foot Gardening.

Vegetables

Arugula

Zones 3–10 · 4" apart

Asparagus

Zones 3–9 · 18" apart

Beet

Zones 3–10 · 4" apart

Bok Choy

Zones 4–10 · 6" apart

Brassica (general)

Zones 3–10 · 18" apart

Broccoli

Zones 3–10 · 18" apart

Broccoli Rabe

Zones 3–9 · 6" apart

Brussels Sprouts

Zones 3–9 · 18" apart

Bush Bean

Zones 3–10 · 4" apart

Cabbage

Zones 3–9 · 18" apart

Carrot

Zones 3–10 · 3" apart

Cauliflower

Zones 3–9 · 18" apart

Celeriac

Zones 3–9 · 12" apart

Celery

Zones 4–10 · 8" apart

Collards

Zones 3–10 · 18" apart

Corn

Zones 4–10 · 12" apart

Cowpea

Zones 5–11 · 6" apart

Cucumber

Zones 4–11 · 18" apart

Daikon Radish

Zones 2–10 · 6" apart

Dry/Shell Bean

Zones 3–10 · 4" apart

Edamame

Zones 3–9 · 6" apart

Eggplant

Zones 4–11 · 18" apart

Endive

Zones 3–9 · 12" apart

Fava Bean

Zones 3–9 · 6" apart

Florence Fennel

Zones 4–9 · 12" apart

Garlic

Zones 3–9 · 6" apart

Globe Artichoke

Zones 7–11 · 48" apart

Horseradish

Zones 2–9 · 18" apart

Kale

Zones 3–9 · 18" apart

Kohlrabi

Zones 3–10 · 12" apart

Leek

Zones 3–9 · 6" apart

Lettuce

Zones 4–9 · 8" apart

Lima Bean

Zones 3–10 · 6" apart

Mâche

Zones 3–10 · 3" apart

Mizuna

Zones 3–11 · 6" apart

Mustard Greens

Zones 3–10 · 6" apart

Napa Cabbage

Zones 3–10 · 12" apart

Okra

Zones 5–11 · 18" apart

Onion

Zones 3–9 · 4" apart

Parsnip

Zones 3–9 · 6" apart

Pea

Zones 3–9 · 6" apart

Pepper

Zones 4–11 · 18" apart

Pole Bean

Zones 3–10 · 6" apart

Potato

Zones 3–10 · 12" apart

Pumpkin

Zones 3–10 · 36" apart

Radicchio

Zones 4–9 · 12" apart

Radish

Zones 2–10 · 3" apart

Rhubarb

Zones 3–8 · 36" apart

Romanesco

Zones 3–9 · 18" apart

Rutabaga

Zones 3–8 · 6" apart

Scallion

Zones 3–10 · 2" apart

Shallot

Zones 3–10 · 4" apart

Snow Pea

Zones 3–9 · 6" apart

Sorrel

Zones 3–9 · 12" apart

Spinach

Zones 3–9 · 6" apart

Squash

Zones 3–10 · 36" apart

Sugar Snap Pea

Zones 3–9 · 6" apart

Sunchoke (Jerusalem Artichoke)

Zones 3–9 · 18" apart

Sweet Potato

Zones 4–11 · 12" apart

Swiss Chard

Zones 3–10 · 6" apart

Tatsoi

Zones 3–10 · 6" apart

Tomatillo

Zones 4–11 · 24" apart

Tomato

Zones 3–11 · 24" apart

Turnip

Zones 3–9 · 4" apart

Wax Bean

Zones 3–10 · 4" apart

Winter Squash

Zones 3–10 · 36" apart

Zucchini

Zones 3–10 · 24" apart

Fruits

Blackberry

Zones 5–10 · 36" apart

Blueberry

Zones 3–9 · 48" apart

Cantaloupe

Zones 4–11 · 36" apart

Currant

Zones 3–8 · 48" apart

Gooseberry

Zones 3–8 · 48" apart

Grape

Zones 4–10 · 72" apart

Ground Cherry

Zones 4–10 · 24" apart

Raspberry

Zones 3–9 · 24" apart

Strawberry

Zones 3–10 · 12" apart

Watermelon

Zones 4–11 · 36" apart

Herbs

Basil

Zones 2–11 · 12" apart

Bee Balm

Zones 3–9 · 18" apart

Borage

Zones 2–11 · 18" apart

Calendula

Zones 2–10 · 9" apart

Catnip

Zones 3–9 · 18" apart

Chamomile

Zones 3–9 · 6" apart

Chervil

Zones 3–9 · 6" apart

Chives

Zones 3–10 · 6" apart

Cilantro

Zones 3–11 · 6" apart

Dill

Zones 3–11 · 9" apart

Echinacea

Zones 3–9 · 18" apart

Fennel

Zones 4–9 · 12" apart

Ginger

Zones 3–11 · 12" apart

Hyssop

Zones 3–9 · 12" apart

Lavender

Zones 5–9 · 18" apart

Lemon Balm

Zones 4–9 · 18" apart

Lemon Verbena

Zones 3–11 · 24" apart

Lemongrass

Zones 9–11 · 24" apart

Lovage

Zones 3–8 · 24" apart

Marjoram

Zones 3–11 · 12" apart

Mint

Zones 3–10 · 12" apart

Oregano

Zones 4–10 · 12" apart

Parsley

Zones 4–9 · 8" apart

Rosemary

Zones 7–10 · 24" apart

Sage

Zones 4–11 · 18" apart

Stevia

Zones 3–11 · 18" apart

Summer Savory

Zones 3–9 · 12" apart

Tarragon

Zones 4–9 · 18" apart

Thyme

Zones 4–11 · 12" apart

Turmeric

Zones 8–11 · 12" apart

Winter Savory

Zones 5–9 · 12" apart

Flowers

Annual Vinca

Zones 3–11 · 12" apart

Bachelor's Button

Zones 2–11 · 6" apart

Begonia

Zones 3–11 · 10" apart

Black-Eyed Susan

Zones 3–9 · 12" apart

Catmint

Zones 3–8 · 18" apart

Celosia

Zones 3–10 · 12" apart

Cleome

Zones 3–10 · 18" apart

Columbine

Zones 3–9 · 12" apart

Cosmos

Zones 2–11 · 12" apart

Dahlia

Zones 3–11 · 24" apart

Daylily

Zones 3–9 · 24" apart

Delphinium

Zones 3–7 · 18" apart

Dianthus

Zones 3–9 · 9" apart

Foxglove

Zones 4–9 · 12" apart

Geranium

Zones 3–11 · 12" apart

Hollyhock

Zones 3–9 · 18" apart

Hosta

Zones 3–9 · 24" apart

Impatiens

Zones 3–11 · 10" apart

Larkspur

Zones 3–9 · 6" apart

Lobelia

Zones 3–10 · 6" apart

Marigold

Zones 2–11 · 9" apart

Morning Glory

Zones 3–11 · 6" apart

Nasturtium

Zones 2–11 · 12" apart

Nicotiana

Zones 3–11 · 12" apart

Pansy

Zones 3–10 · 6" apart

Peony

Zones 3–8 · 36" apart

Petunia

Zones 3–11 · 12" apart

Phlox

Zones 3–8 · 18" apart

Poppy

Zones 3–9 · 6" apart

Portulaca

Zones 3–11 · 6" apart

Salvia

Zones 3–11 · 18" apart

Snapdragon

Zones 4–10 · 9" apart

Sunflower

Zones 4–9 · 18" apart

Sweet Alyssum

Zones 3–10 · 4" apart

Sweet Pea

Zones 3–9 · 6" apart

Verbena

Zones 3–11 · 12" apart

Yarrow

Zones 3–9 · 18" apart

Zinnia

Zones 3–10 · 9" apart

Cover Crops

Austrian Winter Pea

Zones 5–9 · 4" apart

Buckwheat

Zones 3–11 · 3" apart

Crimson Clover

Zones 3–11 · 4" apart

Hairy Vetch

Zones 4–8 · 4" apart

Oats

Zones 3–9 · 2" apart

White Clover

Zones 3–9 · 3" apart

Winter Rye

Zones 3–9 · 2" apart