Garden Plans > 2022: Molly and Jerry

About this Garden Plan

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.

Plan Type, Soil and Location

Garden Location: Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
Garden Size: 12' 0" x 16' 0"
Garden Type: Home garden
Garden Layout: Raised Beds
Sun or Shade: Sunny
Garden Soil Type: Good soil

Plan Notes

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

Garden Plan

Plant List

 PlantNumberSpacingSpacing in RowsNotes
Beans (Pole) 969"5" x 1' 1" 
Cucumber 241' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11" 
Kale 281' 3"1' 1" x 1' 5" 
Peas 1283"3" x 7" 
Zucchini 61' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11" 

Planting Times

Plant List key
 PlantJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Beans (Pole)
Cucumber
Kale
Peas
Zucchini



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