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Highest-yield crops for the space

Plants that keep producing from a small footprint.

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Plant , Sorted by this column Difficulty Light Water Harvest Spacing Height Pot Frost Pets
Chili peppers Vegetables Moderate Full sun 6–8 h sun Moderate 70–120 days 45 cm 120 cm Yes Tender —
Cucumbers Cucurbits Moderate Full sun 6–8 h sun High 50–70 days 30 cm — 20 L+ Tender —
Green beans Legumes Easy Full sun 6–8 h sun Moderate 50–65 days 10 cm 200 cm Yes Tender —
Kale Brassicas Easy Full sun 5–8 h sun Moderate 50–60 days 45 cm 150 cm Yes Hardy —
Lettuce Salad greens Easy Partial shade 3–6 h sun High 42–90 days 20 cm — Yes Hardy —
Raspberries Berries Easy Full sun 6–8 h sun Moderate — 45 cm 180 cm 25 L+ Hardy —
Tomatoes Vegetables Moderate Full sun 6–8 h sun High 60–100 days 45 cm 200 cm 15 L+ Tender Toxic
Zucchini Cucurbits Easy Full sun 6–10 h sun High 50–65 days 90 cm — 30 L+ Tender —

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