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    Forum: Beginner Gardening QuestionsReplies: 3, Views: 18
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    etnredclay
    Spring City, TN

    October 3, 2012 9:22 AM

    Post #9294682

    The bed is going to be 16"x3'x32' against a chainlink fence and I'll only have access from one side -- .16" tall & 3' wide means things are going to be easier for me to reach. 32' because that's the space in sunlight most of the day.

    Is there any advantage/disadvantage to one long bed vs. smaller beds as far as the vegetables are concerned?
    yardener
    Greenfield, OH (Zone 6a)

    October 3, 2012 9:53 AM

    Post #9294707

    I don't see any advantage/disadvantage as long as you can reach across the bed

    This message was edited Oct 3, 2012 2:33 PM
    etnredclay
    Spring City, TN

    October 3, 2012 10:31 AM

    Post #9294744

    That's what I was hoping. I always hear 4x4. And couldn't figure out why.
    yardener
    Greenfield, OH (Zone 6a)

    October 3, 2012 12:34 PM

    Post #9294855

    The 4x4 is for square foot gardens with the idea that you can reach in from all 4 sides. I have 80 feet of raised bed along a chain link fence that is only 24" wide. No problems.

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