A 4×4 raised bed is 16 square feet. Based on this, you can grow 4 to 5 tomato plants in a 4×4 raised bed – one in the middle and one on each corner. Tomato variety and spacing factors determine how many tomato plants to grow. You can fit up to 6 plants in a 4×8 raised bed. When plants sprawl, the number reduces. Determinate tomatoes yield fruits quickly. You can only grow 4 determinate tomato plants in a 4×4 raised bed.
Space plants 2 to 2.5 feet apart in a 4×8 raised bed. You can grow 12 plants with a trellis. Ideal spacing depends on the tomato variety.
What can I grow in a 4×4 garden bed?
- Tomatoes
- Carrots
- Beets
- Asparagus
- Onions
- Cucumbers
Mix small, medium, and large plants. Put small, short plants on the outside. Put medium plants in the middle. Put large plants in the center. Kale does well in raised beds. It’s flexible and doesn’t need much space.
You can also plant tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, peas, and nasturtiums together, considering different growth times before transplanting. To prevent weeds and pests, use cardboard, mulch, concrete, fabric, or plastic on the bottom of the raised bed.
For a 4×4 grow tent, use 500 to 1200 watts depending on plants and heat. Controlling the environment in a grow tent, you can regulate temperature, humidity, and light, saving space.