Planting distances — why too dense planting destroys yields
In short: Dense planting is one of the most common mistakes — seedlings look small, but in two months it's a jungle. Crowded means lack of air, fungal diseases and poor yields.
Planting distances — follow the label
Why distances are important:
- Air between plants = fewer fungal diseases
- Roots need space = more nutrients and water
- Sun must reach every plant
Approximate minimum distances:
- Tomato: 50–60 cm in row, 70–80 cm between rows
- Pepper: 40–50 cm
- Cucumber: 30–40 cm in row
- White cabbage: 50–60 cm
- Carrot: 5–8 cm in row, 20–25 cm between rows
- Onion: 10 cm in row
- Lettuce: 20–25 cm
- Green beans: 10–15 cm in row
Why gardeners always plant too densely:
Seedlings look tiny. In two months you can't move between plants. Always happens.Tip:
If you have too many seedlings — give them to neighbors or leave them in pots, but don't squeeze what you're planting.zielnamanufaktura.pl
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