Guideline of number of plants to grow per person/family:
| Vegetable | Plants per person | Plants for a family of 4 |
| Asparagus | 5-10 | 25-40 |
| Beans | 10-15 | 40-60 |
| Beets | 10-12 | 40-48 |
| Broccoli | 1-2 | 4-6 |
| Cabbage | 2-3 | 8-10 |
| Carrots | 20-30 | 80-90 |
| Cauliflower | 1-2 | 4-6 |
| Corn | 4-6 | 16-24 |
| Cucumbers | 2-3 | 8-12 |
| Eggplant | 1-2 | 4-6 |
| Lettuce | 6-8 | 24-32 |
| Melons | 1-2 | 4-6 |
| Onions | 10-12 | 40-48 |
| Peas | 10-15 | 40-60 |
| Peppers | 1-2 | 4-6 |
| Potatoes | 4-6 | 16-24 |
| Radishes | 10-12 | 40-48 |
| Spinach | 6-8 | 24-32 |
| Squash (summer) | 2-3 | 8-12 |
| Squash (winter) | 1-2 | 4-6 |
| Tomatoes | 1-2 | 4-6 |
| Turnips | 10-12 | 40-48 |
| Zucchini | 2-3 | 8-12 |
This chart is just a general guideline, and you may need to adjust the number of plants depending on your climate, the size of your garden, and how much produce you want to harvest.
Here are some additional tips for planning your vegetable garden:
- Consider the amount of space you have available
- Choose vegetables that are suited to your climate.
- Plant a variety of vegetables to ensure a continuous harvest.
- Plant companion plants to help attract beneficial insects and deter pests.
- Water your plants regularly.
- Fertilize your plants as needed.
- Harvest your vegetables when they are ripe.
