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Plant Spacing Calculator

Compare Square vs. Triangular spacing to maximize your garden yield.

Distance between centers of plants.

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Square vs. Triangular Spacing

Square Spacing: The most common method. Plants are arranged in a grid, with rows and columns aligned perfectly. It's easier to set up and provides clear paths for weeding.

Triangular Spacing: Also known as staggered or hexagonal spacing. By offsetting every other row, you fit more plants into the same space while maintaining the same distance between every plant.

Triangular spacing typically yields 10-15% more plants covering the ground more effectively, which forms a "living mulch" to shade out weeds.

Frequently Asked Questions

For maximum yield in small beds (like raised beds), Triangular is best as it fits more plants. For large fields where you need tractor access or straight paths for wheelbarrows, Square is better.
Yes, the calculation assumes optimal packing within the borders, usually leaving half the spacing distance from the edge of the bed to the first plant.
Check the back of your seed packet! Look for "Thin to" or "Plant Spacing". Use the larger number if a range is given to ensure plants have enough room to grow.
Yes! Just enter the spacing required for your mature trees or shrubs (usually in feet). Ensure you select the correct unit or convert feet to inches if using the inches input.
Geometric efficiency. In a square grid, there's a lot of "dead space" in the center of four plants. Triangular spacing shifts rows to fill that gap, allowing rows to be closer together vertically (about 86% of the spacing distance) while maintaining the same plant-to-plant distance.

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