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How Many Dill Plants per Square Foot?

How Many Dill Plants per Square Foot?

2 dill plants per square foot, set diagonally about 6 inches apart, is the default for standard dill on my chart and the Plan My Garden planner. A dense leaf patch or compact Fernleaf can go at 4 per square, while a tall plant left to flower for seed needs a whole square to itself.

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How Many Bok Choy Plants per Square Foot?

How Many Bok Choy Plants per Square Foot?

4 bok choy plants per square foot, 6 inches apart, is the Plan My Garden planner’s spacing, matched by NC State Extension. Grown for a baby harvest, the chart packs 9 per square instead, and a full-size head needs 12 to 18 inches.

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How Many Parsley Plants per Square Foot?

How Many Parsley Plants per Square Foot?

4 parsley plants per square foot, 6 inches apart, whether you grow curly or Italian flat-leaf. Parsley germinates slowly, so the chart, the size difference between types, and the biennial second year all matter more than usual.

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