Planning also makes succession sowing easier. Rather than planting everything on one day, smaller repeated sowings can provide a longer and more manageable harvest.
Group crops by their growing habits and expected size. Tall plants can shade smaller ones, spreading crops need room, and quick crops such as lettuce and radish can often be fitted between slower-growing vegetables.
Good vegetable-garden planning starts with bed shape, spacing, crop layout and rotation. A good vegetable garden begins with understanding how much sun the site receives and where water and access will come from.
Start with the space, then plan what you actually want to eat.
