Seasonwarm
Sun6+ hours
Plant spacing36 in
Container depth18 in
Start here
Reserve a sunny corner and plant after nights are warm.
Keep it going
Check leaves and fruit often; harvest before fruit grows oversized.
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Plan for the whole plant.
Leave about 48 inches between rows. The listed spacing is a starter distance for common varieties, so check seed packets or plant labels if your cultivar says otherwise.
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This page is a maintained starter guide, not a diagnosis or local planting-date guarantee. Check your local Extension service and plant label before making seasonal or treatment decisions.
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