Each bed is 4x8' and 12" high, and holds 2.3 yards of soil.
# Materials
Per bed:
- (6) 5/4x6" 8' deck boards - sides
- (1) 4x4" 4' deck post - corners
- Substitute 2x4" to save cost
- (1) 2x4" 8' pressure treated - support on long side, and cross-brace
- (40) 2" decking screws
# Photos
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Added cross-pieces across bottom for rigidity (visible here)
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(4) 4”x4”x1’ posts at corners
(6) 5/4”x6”x8’ decking for sides
Enclosed by 7’ stakes (5’ usable) & deer netting enclosure (2-3’ walkway) with gate
![[Raised garden bed plans.pdf]]
# Crop spacing
| Crop | Between rows | Within row | Qty per 4x8’ bed |
| --------- | ------------ | ---------- | ---------------- |
| Tomatoes | 24-36” | 24-36” | 8 |
| Peppers | 36" | 18” | 10 |
| Cucumbers | 36-60" | 36-60" | 8 |