Small-Space Vegetables

A real harvest can come from a small space when you choose compact varieties and give them enough soil, sun and water. This category covers small vegetable garden layouts, raised beds for tiny yards, grow bags, square foot gardening, and vegetables bred for containers, like bush beans, patio tomatoes, salad greens and peppers. We include planting dates tied to your last frost, spacing for intensive planting, succession sowing for a steady supply, and honest expectations for what a balcony or a 4 by 8 foot bed can produce.