What Can I Grow in a 4×8 Raised Bed?
Thirty-two square feet is enough for a serious beginner harvest if you pick the right crops. Example climate: Charlotte, NC (enter your ZIP for a local version).
| 🥬 Arugula | 100% | Very Easy | $2–$5 |
| 🌿 Basil | 100% | Very Easy | $39–$109 |
| 🟣 Beets | 100% | Easy | $1–$3 |
| 🫑 Bell peppers | 100% | Easy | $24–$57 |
| 🫐 Blackberries | 100% | Easy | $25–$75 |
| 🥬 Bok choy | 100% | Easy | $7–$16 |
| 🥬 Cabbage | 100% | Easy | $3–$8 |
| 🍈 Cantaloupe | 100% | Moderate | $9–$23 |
A sample layout
36–81 lb from 32 sq ft.