Comments on: Square foot update

By: Martha

Martha — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:06:17 +0000

I am planting radicchio for the first time in my square foot garden. How many did you plant per square? Any tips on growing it?
Also, when you harvest your arugula, do you just cut off the outer leaves so that it keeps growing?

By: Andrea Bellamy

Andrea Bellamy — Tue, 11 May 2010 03:02:50 +0000

Brooke – I like this method, too. So pretty, yet practical. My arugula is really wedged in there, and it’s doing fine. I think the secret is to harvest early and often – before it either gets bitter and woody, or bolts. And in harvesting, you’re also thinning out your crop. Awesome!

Noodles and Waffles (love that name) – Try arugula! It’s super tolerant of cold weather. Probably even Chicago-level cold!

Rob – Good to hear. I’m liking it so far, and it’s rare you hear anything against square foot gardening.

Eliza – I love that you noticed the heart-shaped cotyledons! And that you called them cotyledons! A girl after my own heart. (Seed leaves, for the uninitiated.)

By: Eliza

Eliza — Tue, 11 May 2010 01:24:43 +0000

My boyfriend and I *just* made some orzo with wilted arugula the other night! Your square foot beds are looking fantastic — very pretty radishes!! I love that the cotyledons are still looking vibrant and heart-like.

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 08 May 2010 23:36:00 +0000

I have been doing the square foot thing for some time now. It is a wonderful method for limited space and allows a person to grow a good variety of things.

By: Noodles and Waffles

Noodles and Waffles — Sat, 08 May 2010 13:12:55 +0000

Yum. I didn’t plant any arugula this year but maybe it’ll have to go on my list for next year. I live in Chicago and our ground temperature is still pretty low…I’m hesitant to plant anything right now. Love the square foot!

By: Brooke

Brooke — Fri, 07 May 2010 23:14:05 +0000

Love this! I started my first garden this year… and realized a week later I should’ve done it in the square foot method. next year!
But I do have LOTS of arugula growing and I was wondering if I need to thin it… its not as crowded as yours, but pretty dense…. any advice?