Raised Bed Planting Guides

Choose your bed size to see what to plant, how many fit, and the best companion combinations.

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2×4 Bed

8 sq ft

Perfect for herbs, salad greens, and small gardens. Fits on a patio or balcony.

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4×4 Bed

16 sq ft

The most popular starter bed. Easy to reach from all sides — no stepping in.

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4×8 Bed

32 sq ft

The classic raised bed size. Enough room for a full salad garden plus extras.

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4×12 Bed

48 sq ft

Great for a dedicated vegetable row. Fits tomatoes, peppers, and herbs together.

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8×8 Bed

64 sq ft

Serious growing space. Room for full companion planting combinations.

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8×12 Bed

96 sq ft

A large production bed. Great for feeding a family all season.

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What is square-foot gardening?

Square-foot gardening divides your bed into a grid of 1-foot squares, planting a specific number of plants in each square based on their spacing needs. A plant that needs 12" spacing gets one square, a plant that needs 6" spacing gets four per square, and so on. It's the most space-efficient method for raised beds and the approach used across all guides on this site.