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Re-starting my passion
Hi All,
It's been quite a while since I last posted - and haven't had the heart to garden after losing my dad in Spring 2018 other than some herbs last year and some Sun Gold tomatoes given to me by a neighbor and planted in a pot. But now I am ready to get back and start things up again. I have the below pictured beds my DH made me - out of cedar - a few years ago. They were originally meant for strawberries - but they did not do well after the first year. The 3 square portions are 2'x2' and the border bed is 1' wide. I plan on planting blue lake bush beans around the exterior as I have had success with those before in that specific spot. My question is, do you guys think I can do one plum tomato plant in the center of each of the 3 squares? I know the bushier tomatoes require more space, but cannot seem to locate my SFG book. I am also hoping to plant basil and parsley in the same bed as the tomatoes. Maybe 2 herbs per square with the tomatoes. Any feedback would be helpful and greatly appreciated
It's been quite a while since I last posted - and haven't had the heart to garden after losing my dad in Spring 2018 other than some herbs last year and some Sun Gold tomatoes given to me by a neighbor and planted in a pot. But now I am ready to get back and start things up again. I have the below pictured beds my DH made me - out of cedar - a few years ago. They were originally meant for strawberries - but they did not do well after the first year. The 3 square portions are 2'x2' and the border bed is 1' wide. I plan on planting blue lake bush beans around the exterior as I have had success with those before in that specific spot. My question is, do you guys think I can do one plum tomato plant in the center of each of the 3 squares? I know the bushier tomatoes require more space, but cannot seem to locate my SFG book. I am also hoping to plant basil and parsley in the same bed as the tomatoes. Maybe 2 herbs per square with the tomatoes. Any feedback would be helpful and greatly appreciated
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Re: Re-starting my passion
Hello Kristin and welcome back! It looks like you have some good starting (re-starting) material.
Well the "good book" says that you can grow vine type tomatoes one per square foot but bush type need 9 square feet. So based on that your squares would have half the space they need. I would be tempted to try at least one ;-) I'm sure people with more experience will be along shortly to give you better advice.
Good luck!
Well the "good book" says that you can grow vine type tomatoes one per square foot but bush type need 9 square feet. So based on that your squares would have half the space they need. I would be tempted to try at least one ;-) I'm sure people with more experience will be along shortly to give you better advice.
Good luck!
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Re: Re-starting my passion
Hi Kristin, Beautiful set-up there!
I would go ahead and plant the 2 "wing" beds that are 2'x2' with plum tomatoes. The "center" big bed can be something else you like. Or, just go ahead and plant the tomatoes in all 3 and be ready to prune if they get too bushy against each other. You will still end up with a harvest even with occasional pruning.
I would go ahead and plant the 2 "wing" beds that are 2'x2' with plum tomatoes. The "center" big bed can be something else you like. Or, just go ahead and plant the tomatoes in all 3 and be ready to prune if they get too bushy against each other. You will still end up with a harvest even with occasional pruning.
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