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Fw: SqFt Planting Spaces

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> >
> > Firstly,  I've always wondered about the planting spaces given in
> > 'conventional' gardening books.  >>
>         I don't know about that, parsnips are notoriously hippy :-).
> Seriously, however, my understanding is that the wider spacing between
> rows is to allow workers and equipment to get down the rows.  In Sq Ft
> gardening, you don't need the extra space because of the way the garden
> is laid out.
>
>         Hopefully others can answer your other spacing questions.
>
> Kat
> In sunny So. Cal. (Z10/S18)
Conventional Row spacings are stated with the premise that the rows will be
furrow irrigated.  I work in commercial agriculture and the conventional
row spacing for most crops is 30".  This is to allow room rot tractors and
conventional equipment to go down the rows for cultivation, furrowing and
in some cases harvesting.  I use the sq. ft method in my home garden but I
modify the spacing in Mel's book some what.  I would suggest that you start
out with his recommended spacings and if the crops seem to crowded then
alter the spacings as needed.  The same crop will reach different sizes in
different climates.  Also the soil fertility and the amount of
fertilization given to the plants can make a lot of difference.  You have
to start somewhere so I would use the book as a guide and adjust to suit
your cultural practices and climate.
George Zeleny
No. Cal.  Zone 8/9
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