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Salad Garden Guild

beginner level

A cool-season guild designed for continuous salad harvests with complementary plants that deter pests and improve flavor.

This guild combines fast-growing salad greens with companion plants that provide pest protection and extend the harvest season. The diversity of plants creates a beautiful, edible landscape while the different maturity rates ensure continuous harvests throughout the growing season.

Companion Plants
6
USDA Zones
2-9
Space Needed
4x4 foot bed provides salads for 2-4 people
Skill Level
beginner

Plants in This Guild

Lettuce

Partner Plant 1

Spinach

Partner Plant 2

Radishes

Partner Plant 3

Chives

Partner Plant 4

Calendula

Partner Plant 5

Arugula

Partner Plant 6

Key Benefits

Quick harvests in 30-60 days

Natural pest deterrence

Succession planting opportunities

Suitable for small spaces

Cool weather tolerance

Layout & Design

Pattern

Interplanted rows or broadcast seeding

Spacing

Vary by crop - lettuce 6 inches, radishes 2 inches

Size Requirements

4x4 foot bed provides salads for 2-4 people

Maintenance Tips

  • Succession plant every 2 weeks
  • Provide shade cloth in summer
  • Keep soil consistently moist
  • Harvest outer leaves for cut-and-come-again
  • Interplant quick-growing radishes as row markers

Harvesting Notes

  • Harvest lettuce leaves when 4-6 inches
  • Pick spinach before bolting
  • Pull radishes within days of maturity
  • Calendula flowers are edible

Quick Start Implementation

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1. Plan Layout

Design your space according to the recommended pattern and sizing.

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2. Prepare Soil

Ensure proper soil conditions for all plants in the guild.

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3. Plant in Sequence

Follow the recommended planting timing and spacing guidelines.

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4. Maintain & Monitor

Regular care and observation for optimal guild performance.

Ready to Create Your Salad Garden Guild?

Start with our property assessment guide to find the perfect location, then explore individual plant growing guides for detailed care instructions.