Caja Planting Guide

Based on many years of practical experience, we’ve put together our planting guide and recommended spacing to maximize yields, and make managing your Caja as easy as possible.

Single Row Planting

2 Plants Per Box
Tomatoes, Eggplant, Artichoke, Melons, Squash, Chickpeas
4 Plants Per Box
Cucumbers

Double Row Planting

6 Plants Per Box
Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Chard, Collards, Herbs, Kale, Peppers, Strawberries
8 Plants Per Box
Beans, Flowers, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Okra, Lettuce, Salad Greens
10 Plants Per Box
Beets, Onions, Spinach Turnip, Garlic

Other Spacing

16 Plants Per Box
Carrots, Peas, Radish
Across Entire Caja (no cover)
Alfalfa, Cilantro, Green Onions, Watercress

Notes: It is possible to deviate from our recommended spacing. You will want to consider the final mature size of your plants and their nutrients requirements to ensure that they will all thrive and flourish. For example, mixing peppers and chard can work since they follow a similar spacing and grow to a similar height. You wouldn’t want to grow tomatoes in the same box as lettuce as the tomatoes will quickly outgrow and shade out the lettuce. We’ve also included a few other themed planting suggestions here.

Download a PDF copy of our Caja Setup and Planting Instructions.