This plan is part of a shared home garden that consists of 10 4.5x14 and one 4.5 x 22 raised beds. 4 couples are planting 2 beds each, plus 2 beds devoted to tomatoes and the long bed devoted to squash.
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Garden Location:
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Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
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Garden Size:
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12' 0" x 16' 0"
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Garden Type:
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Home garden
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Garden Layout:
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Raised Beds
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Sun or Shade:
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Sunny
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Garden Soil Type:
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Good soil
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I quickly researched how many plants per person as well as companion plants. Please take some time to confirm these choices for yourselves.
BEANS - 3 to 5 plants per person
- Helper Plants: Rosemary, hides the bean scent from Mexican bean beetles
PEAS - 30 plants per person
- Helper Plants: Chives and Lettuce - You have room for Lettuce
CUCUMBERS - 6 plants per person
- Helper Plants: Dill, Nasturtium and Oregano
ZUCCHINI - 1-2 plants per person
- Helper Plants: Borage is a beneficial flower that attracts beneficial insects bees, and can deter pest worms from your zucchini
Note to Molly: Still have room in bed, would you like to add a vegetable, or plant more of your chosen veggies?
SHARED PLANTS & LOCATIONS:
KALE - In Molly and Jerry's bed along with beans and cucumbers
- Helper plants: Dill, Marigold and Nasturtium (planting one or more of these plants will help to attract beneficial insects)
- Catnip protects Kale from pests
CARROTS - Shared / 30 plants per person in Marguerite and Wags bed
- Helper Plants: Cilantro, Nasturtium, Rosemary and Sage (planting one or more of these plants will help to attract beneficial insects)
TOMATOES - Two upper beds / one for Cherry Tomatoes
DELICATA & WINTER SQUASH - Long bed in lower beds
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