Want to grow your own fresh veggies and herbs in a square-foot garden? Follow these tips: Start with great soil, pick the right plants and use the space from spring through fall. And to save the most money, focus on raising high-value produce, or the ones that cost the most at the farmer’s market or grocery store. Here are some of the best choices for this type of garden that don’t take much room. Choose your favorites and get growing!
| Plant Name | Number Per Square Foot | Start From | Time to Plant in Garden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arugula | 4 | Sow seeds in garden | Midsummer |
| Basil | 1 | Plant seeds or plants in garden | Late spring |
| Broccoli | 1 | Plants | Midspring |
| Chives | 1 | Plants | Midspring |
| Cilantro | 1 | Plant seeds or plants in garden | Midspring |
| Dill | 1 | Sow seeds in garden | Midspring |
| Eggplant | 1 | Plants | Late spring |
| Garlic | 9 | Bulbs | Spring or late fall |
| Green bean, bush | 2 | Sow seeds in garden | Late spring |
| Kale | 1 | Sow seeds in garden | Early spring, midsummer |
| Lettuce | 16 | Sow seeds in garden | Midspring, late summer |
| Mesclun Mix | 9 | Sow seeds in garden | Midspring, late summer |
| Oregano | 1 | Start seeds early indoors or plants in garden | Midspring |
| Parsley | 1 | Plant seeds or plants in garden | Midspring |
| Pea | 2 | Sow seeds in garden | Midspring |
| Pepper, sweet or hot | 1 | Start seeds early indoors or plants in garden | Late spring |
| Radish | 9 | Sow seeds in garden | Midspring, late summer |
| Sage | 1 | Plants | Midspring |
| Spinach | 9 | Sow seeds in garden | Midspring, late summer |
| Squash, summer | 1 | Sow seeds in garden | Late spring |
| Swiss chard | 4 | Sow seeds in garden | Midspring |
| Tomato | 1 per 4 sq. ft. | Start seeds early indoors or plants in garden | Late spring |
| Turnip | 9 | Sow seeds in garden | Midspring |
