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Seedling & Plant Spacing Calculator

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Calculate number of plants needed by spacing and bed size. Rows, grid, and offset patterns. Free calculator.

📅 Updated April 2026 ✅ Formula verified 📖 4 min read 🆓 Free · No sign-up

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Abstaende

Tomate: 60-80 cm. Paprika: 40-50. Salat: 25-30. Moehren: 3-5. Zucchini: 80-100. Mischkultur: Tomaten+Basilikum, Moehren+Zwiebeln — reduziert Schaedlinge.

Hochbeet

1,2×2,4 m: Tomaten 6-8, Salat 24-48, Moehren 200+.

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Square Foot Gardening produces the same yield per plant as row gardening but uses 80% less space, 90% less water, and virtually eliminates weeding. Correct spacing is the key to making it work.

Frequently asked questions

Tomatenabstand?▾

60-80 cm. Im Hochbeet: 1 pro 30×30 cm mit Rankhilfe.

Mischkultur?▾

Tomate+Basilikum, Moehre+Zwiebel. Deutsche Gartentradition!

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