Vegetable Garden Row Spacing: 36 Inches for Comfort and Access

Optimal Row Width for Home Gardens

After a 30-year hiatus, you're planting a vegetable garden again—excellent! For easy walking, weeding, and harvesting, 36 inches between rows is ideal. A minimum of 30 inches works, but the extra 6 inches makes a noticeable difference in comfort and efficiency.

Helpful Resources

The University of Georgia offers excellent gardening publications and a sample small-garden layout at bit.ly/UGAgardening. These guides cover planning, planting schedules, and maintenance for a productive harvest all season.