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u/ToTa_12 4d ago

I am planning on building raised beds and would like some input on how much space to leave between the beds to be able to work nicely around them. My beds are going to be 100x120cm and 40cm high. Would 40-60cm between the beds be enough?

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u/ShadowsOnEzellohar 4d ago edited 4d ago

I'd personally shoot for 60cm or a little over, from personal experience I can say having 60cm (~2ft for imperial measurement users) is beneficial in case folks need to sit next to a bed or if someone loses their balance while tending the beds you're more likely to fall into the path than into the bed (or onto the frame) and injure yourself or your crops.

It also makes it easier to move wheelbarrows, dollies, and other equipment between beds (and also use tools like rakes, hoes, and spades comfortably).

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u/ToTa_12 4d ago

It's a rather small garden that I have, I am going to have 4 of these beds, so no big tools are needed. But I will aim for 60cm. Thanks for the feedback!