When designing and planting raised garden beds, it’s important to consider how deep the roots grow. If your raised garden bed is on top of regular soil, this shouldn’t be an issue. However, if the bed is on top of concrete or inadequate soil, make sure the raised bed is deep enough for the plants you’d like to grow. Soil Depth Requirements for Common Vegetables Shallow Rooting (12"-18") Medium Rooting (18"-24") Deep Rooting (24"+) Arugula Beans Artichoke Bok Choy Beets Asparagus Broccoli Cantaloupe Okra Brussel sprouts Carrots Parsnips Cabbage Chard Pumpkin Cauliflower Cucumber Rhubarb Celery Eggplant Squash (winter) Chives Kale Sweet potatoes Corn Peas Tomatoes Endive Peppers Watermelon Garlic Rutabagas Kohlrabi Squash (summer) Leeks Turnips Lettuce Onions Potatoes Radishes Spinach Strawberries

They look beautiful and organized, but what exactly are square foot gardens, and should you build one? Square foot gardening is rapidly growing in popularity, and for good reason! It’s also the gardening method that Planter is best suited for. What is square foot gardening? Square foot gardening is a simple method of gardening where the garden is divided into squares, each 1 foot by 1 foot. It is organized and highly productive....