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Radishes to summer herbs

Quick roots first, compact nursery basil second in the same marked space.

Pull the radish crop and remove weeds before planting acclimated basil seedlings. Count basil purchases separately.

Your next step

Direct sow · Small round radishes
2027-04-03 to 2027-04-17. Check local conditions first.

512 → 32target positions
23 bags40 L · after inventory

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Example dates

4 × 8 ft (121.9 × 243.8 cm) · 12 in (30.5 cm) fill depth · 6 hours of sun · Start · Last spring frost

512 → 32target positions by phase
906.1 Lusable fill volume
23 bags40 L each · after inventory
12 weeksyour first care plan

Planting layout

Top view · orient tall crops away from the sun-facing edge.

Phase 1 · 512 positions

Radishes to summer herbs · phase 1A4 ft / 121.9 cm8 ft / 243.8 cm
Bed 1 · phase 1. Each dot is one target position. 4 × 8 ft (121.9 × 243.8 cm)

Phase 2 · 32 positions

Radishes to summer herbs · phase 2A-next4 ft / 121.9 cm8 ft / 243.8 cm
Bed 1 · phase 2. Each dot is one target position. 4 × 8 ft (121.9 × 243.8 cm)
Positions and seasonal planting quantities
Zone / cropPositionsSpacingSeason purchase
A · Small round radishes5121 planting batch3 × 3 in76.2 × 76.2 mm1127 seeds512 seasonal target positions
A-next · Compact basilPhase 2321 planting batch12 × 12 in304.8 × 304.8 mm32 seedlings32 seasonal target positions

Square bed spacing is the selected compact planting method. Container spacing describes root positions; foliage may spread beyond the pot. Seed quantities include 10% spare, with 2 small seeds per target and one bean seed per target. Follow cultivar packets if their spacing or sowing instructions differ.

Planting windows

Soil and weather decide the actual planting day.

2027-04-03 to 2027-04-17

Small round radishes · A

Direct sow. Use a small round spring variety, not daikon; avoid sustained hot weather.

2027-05-08 to 2027-05-29

Compact basil · A-next

Plant purchased seedlings. Buy a compact cultivar; keep above 50°F (10°C) nights and protect from cold wind. Clear the preceding crop first.

Complete first: A-plant-1, A-next-harden.
2027-05-01 to 2027-05-22

Compact basil · A-next

Acclimate purchased seedlings. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.

What to buy

Owned items are deducted before buying.

Net supply list
SupplyRequiredAlready ownedBuy
Raised-bed growing mix906.1 L0 L23 × 40 L bags
Position labels (reuse between phases)512 each0 each512 each
Measuring tool1 each0 each1 each
Gentle watering tool1 each0 each1 each
Small round radishes · A · 1 batch1,127 seeds0 seeds1,127 seeds
Compact basil · A-next · 1 batch32 seedlings0 seedlings32 seedlings

Mix: 906.1 L theoretical × 1 allowance = 906.1 L; minus 0 L owned = 906.1 L net. Buying 920 L leaves 13.9 L beyond the net requirement. Allowance is your choice; no fixed compaction loss is assumed.

Your first twelve weeks

Check off each week as you work.

01Prepare and begin2027-04-01 — 2027-04-07To do
  • Check moisture by touch in each active root zone; adjust watering to rain, heat and drainage. Containers may need checks between weekly visits.
  • Measure the usable space. Prepare 906.1 L of raised-bed growing mix before allowance. Pull the radish crop and remove weeds before planting acclimated basil seedlings. Count basil purchases separately.
  • Direct sow: Small round radishes in A. Use a small round spring variety, not daikon; avoid sustained hot weather.
  • A: check surface moisture and emergence without disturbing roots. Thin early after emergence; a crowded root will not size well.
  • A-next (Compact basil): keep this zone clear; confirm seed or seedling availability and 6+ hours of sun.
02Check, tend and act · week 22027-04-08 — 2027-04-14To do
  • Check moisture by touch in each active root zone; adjust watering to rain, heat and drainage. Containers may need checks between weekly visits.
  • Direct sow: Small round radishes in A. Use a small round spring variety, not daikon; avoid sustained hot weather.
  • A: check surface moisture and emergence without disturbing roots. Thin early after emergence; a crowded root will not size well.
  • A-next (Compact basil): keep this zone clear; confirm seed or seedling availability and 6+ hours of sun.
03Check, tend and act · week 32027-04-15 — 2027-04-21To do
  • Check moisture by touch in each active root zone; adjust watering to rain, heat and drainage. Containers may need checks between weekly visits.
  • Direct sow: Small round radishes in A. Use a small round spring variety, not daikon; avoid sustained hot weather.
  • A: check surface moisture and emergence without disturbing roots. Thin early after emergence; a crowded root will not size well.
  • A-next (Compact basil): keep this zone clear; confirm seed or seedling availability and 6+ hours of sun.
04Check, tend and act · week 42027-04-22 — 2027-04-28To do
  • Check moisture by touch in each active root zone; adjust watering to rain, heat and drainage. Containers may need checks between weekly visits.
  • A: when true leaves appear, thin toward 512 positions at 3.0 × 3.0 in (76 × 76 mm). Keep stronger seedlings; re-sow gaps only if conditions permit.
  • A-next (Compact basil): keep this zone clear; confirm seed or seedling availability and 6+ hours of sun.
  • Recount surviving positions before buying replacements. Check remaining seed and mix inventory.
05Check, tend and act · week 52027-04-29 — 2027-05-05To do
  • Check moisture by touch in each active root zone; adjust watering to rain, heat and drainage. Containers may need checks between weekly visits.
  • Acclimate purchased seedlings: Compact basil in A-next. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
  • A: when true leaves appear, thin toward 512 positions at 3.0 × 3.0 in (76 × 76 mm). Keep stronger seedlings; re-sow gaps only if conditions permit.
  • A-next (Compact basil): keep this zone clear; confirm seed or seedling availability and 6+ hours of sun.
06Check, tend and act · week 62027-05-06 — 2027-05-12To do
  • Check moisture by touch in each active root zone; adjust watering to rain, heat and drainage. Containers may need checks between weekly visits.
  • Plant purchased seedlings: Compact basil in A-next. Buy a compact cultivar; keep above 50°F (10°C) nights and protect from cold wind. Clear the preceding crop first.
  • Acclimate purchased seedlings: Compact basil in A-next. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
  • A: Pull one sample root at edible size; remove woody or flowering plants before another batch. Maturity estimate 25–35 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
  • A-next: check surface moisture and emergence without disturbing roots. Water the root ball after transplanting; avoid leaving the crown submerged.
07Check, tend and act · week 72027-05-13 — 2027-05-19To do
  • Check moisture by touch in each active root zone; adjust watering to rain, heat and drainage. Containers may need checks between weekly visits.
  • Plant purchased seedlings: Compact basil in A-next. Buy a compact cultivar; keep above 50°F (10°C) nights and protect from cold wind. Clear the preceding crop first.
  • Acclimate purchased seedlings: Compact basil in A-next. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
  • A: Pull one sample root at edible size; remove woody or flowering plants before another batch. Maturity estimate 25–35 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
  • A-next: check surface moisture and emergence without disturbing roots. Water the root ball after transplanting; avoid leaving the crown submerged.
08Check, tend and act · week 82027-05-20 — 2027-05-26To do
  • Check moisture by touch in each active root zone; adjust watering to rain, heat and drainage. Containers may need checks between weekly visits.
  • Plant purchased seedlings: Compact basil in A-next. Buy a compact cultivar; keep above 50°F (10°C) nights and protect from cold wind. Clear the preceding crop first.
  • Acclimate purchased seedlings: Compact basil in A-next. Increase outdoor exposure gradually; protect from frost, strong wind and harsh sun.
  • A: Pull one sample root at edible size; remove woody or flowering plants before another batch. Maturity estimate 25–35 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
  • A-next: check surface moisture and emergence without disturbing roots. Water the root ball after transplanting; avoid leaving the crown submerged.
  • Recount surviving positions before buying replacements. Check remaining seed and mix inventory.
09Check, tend and act · week 92027-05-27 — 2027-06-02To do
  • Check moisture by touch in each active root zone; adjust watering to rain, heat and drainage. Containers may need checks between weekly visits.
  • Plant purchased seedlings: Compact basil in A-next. Buy a compact cultivar; keep above 50°F (10°C) nights and protect from cold wind. Clear the preceding crop first.
  • A: Pull one sample root at edible size; remove woody or flowering plants before another batch. Maturity estimate 25–35 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
  • A-next: check that each of the 32 purchased plants has rooted and is making new growth. Water the root ball after transplanting; avoid leaving the crown submerged.
10Check, tend and act · week 102027-06-03 — 2027-06-09To do
  • Check moisture by touch in each active root zone; adjust watering to rain, heat and drainage. Containers may need checks between weekly visits.
  • A: Pull one sample root at edible size; remove woody or flowering plants before another batch. Maturity estimate 25–35 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
  • A-next: check that each of the 32 purchased plants has rooted and is making new growth. Water the root ball after transplanting; avoid leaving the crown submerged.
11Check, tend and act · week 112027-06-10 — 2027-06-16To do
  • Check moisture by touch in each active root zone; adjust watering to rain, heat and drainage. Containers may need checks between weekly visits.
  • A: Pull one sample root at edible size; remove woody or flowering plants before another batch. Maturity estimate 25–35 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
  • A-next: Snip a few tips above leaf pairs, leaving enough growth for recovery. Maturity estimate 30–50 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
12Review and plan ahead2027-06-17 — 2027-06-23To do
  • Check moisture by touch in each active root zone; adjust watering to rain, heat and drainage. Containers may need checks between weekly visits.
  • A: Pull one sample root at edible size; remove woody or flowering plants before another batch. Maturity estimate 25–35 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
  • A-next: Snip a few tips above leaf pairs, leaving enough growth for recovery. Maturity estimate 30–50 days from planting is a planning range; observe the crop before harvesting.
  • Review the next stage: late crops may need care beyond these twelve weeks. Record harvest, failures and remaining supplies before selecting your next planting.

Assumptions and sources

  • Spacing is for the selected compact planting method; follow your cultivar packet where it differs.
  • Seed allowance and minimum root-space limits are editable planning choices, not germination or yield guarantees.
  • Dates are preparation windows, not forecasts. Confirm soil temperature, weather and actual crop stage.

Fall plans use a 14-day buffer beyond estimated maturity. Succession plans allow 7 days after the preceding crop estimate and still require an empty zone. Minimum sun and root-space thresholds are planning limits, with cultivar and climate variation.

  1. UMN Extension: Growing radishesSmall round radishes need thinning; our 3-inch cells exclude large daikon varieties. Accessed 2026-10-04.
  2. UMD Extension: Growing vegetables in containers and salad tablesSun exposure, drainage, growing media and crop-specific minimum volumes; our thresholds are conservative planning settings. Accessed 2026-10-04.
  3. UMN Extension: Planting the vegetable gardenCool and warm season establishment; weather and soil readiness matter. Minnesota month dates are not used as global dates. Accessed 2026-10-04.
  4. UMN Extension: Planting for fall harvestMaturity is a cultivar-dependent estimate; our extra 14-day fall buffer is an explicit planning assumption. Accessed 2026-10-04.
  5. UMN Extension: Growing herbsHerb spacing depends on mature size. Our spacing and partial-sun thresholds are compact-cultivar planning choices; full sun is preferable. Accessed 2026-10-04.

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