Cole Crops
What should plant spacing be for cole crops?
Cabbage and broccoli are often grown with two rows about one foot apart on beds 40 to 42 inches apart. Plants within the row are spaced 18 inches apart. This creates a plant population of approximately 18,000 plants per acre. The rest of the cole crops are grown at about 9,000 to 12,000 plants per acre. There must be air movement in a cole crop field to allow drying of leaves. Always arrange rows parallel to prevailing winds if possible. Higher plant populations often lead to increased disease pressure.
