When planting vegetables, spacing can be a confusing topic. So many different kinds of vegetables need different spacing; it’s hard to remember how much space goes between each plant.
In order to make this easier, we have put together this handy plant spacing chart to help you. Use this vegetable plant spacing guide to help you plan how best to place vegetables in your garden.
To use this chart, simply find the vegetable you plan on putting into your garden and follow the suggested spacing for between the plants and between the rows. If you plan on using a rectangular bed layout rather than a traditional row layout, use the upper end of each between the plant spacing for your chosen vegetable.
This spacing chart is not intended to to be used with square foot gardening, as this kind of gardening is more intensive.
Plant Spacing Guide
Vegetable |
Spacing Between Plants |
Spacing Between Rows |
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Alfalfa
6″-12″ (15-30 cm.)
35″-40″ (90-100 cm.)
Amaranth
1″-2″ (2.5-5 cm.)
1″-2″ (2.5-5 cm.)
Artichokes
18″ (45 cm.)
24″-36″ (60-90 cm.)
Asparagus
12″ – 18″ (30-45 cm.)
60″ (150 cm.)
Beans – Bush
2″ – 4″ (5-10 cm.)
18″ – 24″ (45-60 cm.)
Beans – Pole
4″ – 6″ (10-15 cm.)
30″ – 36″ (75-90 cm.)
Beets
3″ – 4″ (7.5-10 cm.)
12″ – 18″ (30-45 cm.)
Black Eyed Peas
2″ – 4″ (5-10 cm.)
30″ – 36″ (75-90 cm.)
Bok Choy
6″ – 12″ (15-30 cm.)
18″ – 30″ (45-75 cm.)
Broccoli
18″ – 24″ (45-60 cm.)
36″ – 40″ (75-100 cm.)
Broccoli Rabe
1″ – 3″ (2.5-7.5 cm.)
18″ – 36″ (45-90 cm.)
Brussels Sprouts
24″ (60 cm.)
24″ – 36″ (60-90 cm.)
Cabbage
9″ – 12″ (23-30 cm.)
36″ – 44″ (90-112 cm.)
Carrots
1″ – 2″ (2.5-5 cm.)
12″ – 18″ (30-45 cm.)
Cassava
40″ (1 m.)
40″ (1 m.)
Cauliflower
18″ – 24″ (45-60 cm.)
18″ – 24″ (45-60 cm.)
Celery
12″ – 18″ (30-45 cm.)
24″ (60 cm.)
Chaya
25″ (64 cm.)
36″ (90 cm.)
Chinese Kale
12″ – 24″ (30-60 cm.)
18″ – 30″ (45-75 cm.)
Corn
10″ – 15″ (25-38 cm.)
36″ – 42″ (90-106 cm.)
Cress
1″ – 2″ (2.5-5 cm.)
3″ – 6″ (7.5-15 cm.)
Cucumbers – Ground
8″ – 10″ (20-25 cm.)
60″ (1.5 m.)
Cucumbers – Trellis
2″ – 3″ (5-7.5 cm.)
30″ (75 cm.)
Eggplants
18″ – 24″ (45-60 cm.)
30″ – 36″ (75-91 cm.)
Fennel Bulb
12″ – 24″ (30-60 cm.)
12″ – 24″ (30-60 cm.)
Gourds – Extra Large (30+ lbs fruit)
60″ – 72″ (1.5-1.8 m.)
120″ – 144″ (3-3.6 m.)
Gourds – Large (15 – 30 lbs fruit)
40″ – 48″ (1-1.2 m.)
90″ – 108″ (2.2-2.7 m.)
Gourds – Medium (8 – 15 lbs fruit)
36″ – 48″ (90-120 cm.)
72″ – 90″ (1.8-2.3 m.)
Gourds – Small (under 8 lbs)
20″ – 24″ (50-60 cm.)
60″ – 72″ (1.5-1.8 m.)
Greens – Mature harvest
10″ – 18″ (25-45 cm.)
36″ – 42″ (90-106 cm.)
Greens – Baby green harvest
2″ – 4″ (5-10 cm.)
12″ – 18″ (30-45 cm.)
Hops
36″ – 48″ (90-120 cm.)
96″ (2.4 m.)
Jerusalem Artichoke
18″ – 36″ (45-90 cm.)
18″ – 36″ (45-90 cm.)
Jicama
12″ (30 cm.)
12″ (30 cm.)
Kale
12″ – 18″ (30-45 cm. )
24″ (60 cm.)
Kohlrabi
6″ (15 cm.)
12″ (30 cm. )
Leeks
4″ – 6″ (10-15 cm.)
8″ – 16″ (20-40 cm.)
Lentils
.5″ – 1″ (1-2.5 cm.)
6″ – 12″ (15-30 cm.)
Lettuce – Head
12″ (30 cm. )
12″ (30 cm. )
Lettuce – Leaf
1″ – 3″ (2.5-7.5 cm.)
1″ – 3″ (2.5-7.5 cm.)
Mache Greens
2″ (5 cm. )
2″ (5 cm. )
Okra
12″ – 15″ (18-38 cm.)
36″ – 42″ (90-106 cm.)
Onions
4″ – 6″ (10-15 cm.)
4″ – 6″ (10-15 cm.)
Parsnips
8″ – 10″ (20-25 cm.)
18″ – 24″ (45-60 cm.)
Peanuts – Bunch
6″ – 8″ (15-20 cm.)
24″ (60 cm.)
Peanuts – Runner
6″ – 8″ (15-20 cm.)
36″ (90 cm.)
Peas
1″-2″ (2.5- 5 cm.)
18″ – 24″ (45-60 cm.)
Peppers
14″ – 18″ (35-45 cm.)
18″ – 24″ (45-60 cm.)
Pigeon Peas
3″ – 5″ (7.5-13 cm.)
40″ (1 m.)
Potatoes
8″ – 12″ (20-30 cm.)
30″ – 36″ (75-90 cm.)
Pumpkins
60″ – 72″ (1.5-1.8 m.)
120″ – 180″ (3-4.5 m.)
Radicchio
8″ – 10″ (20-25 cm.)
12″ (18 cm.)
Radishes
.5″ – 4″ (1-10 cm.)
2″ – 4″ (5-10 cm.)
Rhubarb
36″ – 48″ (90-120 cm.)
36″ – 48″ (90-120 cm.)
Rutabagas
6″ – 8″ (15-20 cm.)
14″ – 18″ (34-45 cm.)
Salsify
2″ – 4″ (5-10 cm.)
18″ – 20″ (45-50 cm.)
Shallots
6″ – 8″ (15-20 cm.)
6″ – 8″ (15-20 cm.)
Soybeans (Edamame)
2″ – 4″ (5-10 cm.)
24″ (60 cm.)
Spinach – Mature Leaf
2″ – 4″ (5-10 cm.)
12″ – 18″ (30-45 cm.)
Spinach – Baby Leaf
.5″ – 1″ (1-2.5 cm.)
12″ – 18″ (30-45 cm.)
Squash – Summer
18″ – 28″ (45-70 cm.)
36″ – 48″ (90-120 cm.)
Squash – Winter
24″ – 36″ (60-90 cm.)
60″ – 72″ (1.5-1.8 m.)
Sweet Potatoes
12″ – 18″ (30-45 cm.)
36″ – 48″ (90-120 cm.)
Swiss Chard
6″ – 12″ (15-30 cm.)
12″ – 18″ (30-45 cm.)
Tomatillos
24″ – 36″ (60-90 cm.)
36″ – 72″ (90-180 cm.)
Tomatoes
24″ – 36″ (60-90 cm.)
48″ – 60″ (90-150 cm.)
Turnips
2″ – 4″ (5-10 cm.)
12″ – 18″ (30-45 cm.)
Zucchini
24″ – 36″ (60-90 cm.)
36″ – 48″ (90-120 cm.)
We hope this plant spacing chart will make things easier for you while you figure out your vegetable garden spacing. Learning how much space needs to be between each plant results in healthier plants and a better yield.
