Garden Plans > 2022: Dana

About this Garden Plan

Northwest Illinois edible garden: Zucchini, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Eggplant, Herbs, and greens.

Plan Type, Soil and Location

Garden Location: Illinois
Garden Size: 4' 9" x 16' 9"
Garden Type: Backyard / back garden
Garden Layout: Raised Beds
Sun or Shade: Sunny
Garden Soil Type: Light / Sandy soil

Plan Notes

Garden Plan

Plant List

 PlantNumberSpacingSpacing in RowsNotes
Arugula 95"3" x 7"Grow from seed, multiple times through the season
Basil 47"5" x 9"Grow from seed or purchase plants. Large leaf 'Genovese' is the most common, but there are many options.
Beans (Bush Snap) 69"5" x 1' 1"Grow from seed or purchase plants. Companion for zucchini, tomatoes, and improves soil.
Beans (Pole) 69"5" x 1' 1"Grow from seed or purchase plants. Companion for zucchini, tomatoes, and improves soil.
Carrot 93"3" x 5"Small vartieis is easier, and faster to grow. Larger options, 'Rainbow' or Kaleidoscope. Plant from seed.
Celery 37"5" x 11"Grow from 3 packs, great for stock.
Chili Pepper 11' 1"11" x 1' 3"Sweet Peppers, "Candy' varieties, and hot peppers are smaller, but produce less than larger peppers.
Cucumber 11' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"Grow plants on trellis
Dill 37"5" x 9"Purchase plants.
Eggplant 31' 3"1' 1" x 1' 5"Purchase plants.
Kale 21' 3"1' 1" x 1' 5"Purchase 3 packs in early spring and in fall for multiple harvests.
Leek 27"5" x 11"Purchase in packs.
Lettuce (Leaf) 93"3" x 5"Plant from seed or from plants. 3 pack options available.
Oregano 17"5" x 9"Grow from plants.
Pepper 31' 1"11" x 1' 3"California Wonder is a reliable green pepper. Try yellow and others for sweeter
Rosemary 17"7" x 7"Grow from plant
Spinach 67"5" x 11"Grow from seed, starting rows multiple times throughout the season.
Squash (Summer) 21' 11"1' 11" x 1' 11"Grow on trellis.
Thyme 111"11" x 1' 3"Grow from plant
Tomato (Large) 11' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"Purchase plants in med/large containers for a head start. Early girl, is a good option for early tomatoes. Cherokee Purple is a good heirloom for slicing
Tomato (Small) 21' 7"1' 5" x 1' 11"Sun Gold, or "Sugar' varieties are good for small fruit, and salads.

Planting Times

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