Hey group, been a while since I've been here. Last summer sucked in my area (see below).
Anyways, what do you folks know about square foot gardening and peppers? Here's what I'm considering doing and I'd love to know anyone else's experiences with anything similar...
I live in USDA Zone 7B, just for the record. Wichita Falls, TX. Home of the Worst Summer Weather of 2011, according to weather.com.
Over the weekend I built a 4'x8' wooden planter. Planning on putting cardboard on the bottom and filling with dirt. So this is enough for 32 one-square-foot spaces to grow all my stuff. Here's how I hope to lay it out.
Any thoughts? My biggest concern is whether or not there is enough spacing between plants. The guides I've read insist that this is fine, but I just wanted to get some thoughts of more experienced growers.
Anyways, what do you folks know about square foot gardening and peppers? Here's what I'm considering doing and I'd love to know anyone else's experiences with anything similar...
I live in USDA Zone 7B, just for the record. Wichita Falls, TX. Home of the Worst Summer Weather of 2011, according to weather.com.
Over the weekend I built a 4'x8' wooden planter. Planning on putting cardboard on the bottom and filling with dirt. So this is enough for 32 one-square-foot spaces to grow all my stuff. Here's how I hope to lay it out.
Any thoughts? My biggest concern is whether or not there is enough spacing between plants. The guides I've read insist that this is fine, but I just wanted to get some thoughts of more experienced growers.