How much of each vegetable to plant also depends on thegarden layoutand size.

In How To Grow More Vegetables,intensive gardeningguru, John Jeavons, says youll need about 200 sq.ft.

per person to grow enough vegetables and soft fruits for the growing season at intermediate yields.

Vegetable garden in raised garden beds with eggplant and tomatoes hanging

The Spruce / Alandra Chavarria

Here are tips and guidelines to help informyour garden plans.

That depends on how well things grow, which vegetables you prefer and how often youll be eating it.

Even then, tastes change.

Vegetable garden in raised bed with multiple colored greens and vegetables planted for multiple people closeup

The Spruce / Alandra Chavarria

Vining crops, likesquash,cucumbers, and melons will need room to spread out or up.

But, remember, this is a base.

This chart is meant to give you some general guidelines for the most commonly grown vegetables.

How Much to Plant (For a Family of Four)

Yes!

Typically, you could plant one vegetable plant in a 5 gallon bucket.