A printable planner for designing raised garden beds, tracking dimensions, crop layout, spacing, and seasonal notes.
Use this sheet to plan your raised bed layout, planting zones, spacing, and crop notes.
| Measurement | Value | Notes |
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| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Depth | ||
| Sun Exposure | ||
| Soil Mix Used |
Sketch your bed layout or divide it into sections for crops.
| Crop | Variety | Spacing | Quantity / Area | Planting Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The most practical raised bed width is 3–4 feet, which allows you to reach the center from both sides without stepping in the bed and compacting the soil. Length can vary, 4x8 feet is a popular standard. Depth should be at least 6 inches for most vegetables, with 10–12 inches preferred for deep-rooted crops like carrots, tomatoes, and root vegetables.
A widely recommended mix is Mel's Mix from Square Foot Gardening: 1/3 blended compost, 1/3 peat moss or coconut coir, and 1/3 coarse vermiculite. This creates a loose, nutrient-rich, well-draining medium. Avoid filling raised beds with straight topsoil or garden soil, these compact over time and drain poorly when confined in a raised structure.
Use this planner to map your bed in a grid, assigning each section based on plant spacing requirements. Group plants by water and sun needs. Place tall crops (corn, pole beans, tomatoes) on the north side so they do not shade shorter crops. Plan for companion planting, basil near tomatoes, nasturtiums as a pest deterrent, and leave space to rotate crop families each year.
