How deep do we plant a seed? How far apart do we space the seeds?
It’s much simpler than you might think. There is no need to dig a black hole in which to drop your seed. I’ve worked with children and adults who have used a shovel to dig a hole for a pea. It’s a funny image but it wasn’t uncommon.
It’s easy. You can use your finger or any tool (we’ve used chopsticks or the end of a pencil) to push a hole into your soil about 2-3 times the size of the seed. Drop the seed in the hole and brush the soil over the seed.
How far do you space the seeds? Well it depends on how large the plant will grow but also how much space you have. We have limited space so we plant a little closer than standard recommendations on the seed packets. We have encouraged the plant to grow vertically using physical support such as tomato cages. If you are a savvy builder, you can build some wooden supports. There isn’t one solution for all; every home, yard, garden, space has specific pros and cons. You will learn your space as you start your garden and you will create the best design for you.
