Estimating the number of seeds and plants – In its “Growing Vegetables in Home Gardens” publication, the University of Tennessee Extension provides a guide for the number of seeds or plants to plant in 100-foot rows. The document also includes yield estimates.
If your garden rows are shorter or longer than 100 feet, divide or multiply the seed quantity accordingly. If your garden rows are 25 feet long, they are one-fourth as long as a 100-foot row. Multiply the recommended amount of seed or number of plants for a 100-foot row by 0.25 to determine the amount of seed or number of plants to plant for a 25-foot row.
Typically, seed packets are measured in pounds or ounces.1 lb. equals 16 ounces, so 1 oz. equals 1/16 lb. Examples: Image from Pexels.com; CC0 license The recommended amount of snap bush bean seed for a 100-foot row is 14 pound. For a 25-foot row, 1 ounce (0.1 pound) would be required. This would yield roughly 20 to 30 pounds.60 sweet pepper plants are suggested for a 100-foot row; therefore, 15 sweet pepper plants are required for a 25-foot row (60 x.25 = 15).
This would yield between 12,5 and 18,75 pounds. Each seed packet includes information about planting depth, spacing between seeds, and days to maturity. This information is included in the publication from the University of Tennessee Extension, but certain cultivars may have different requirements. Consider these factors for each seed you plant.
The College of Agriculture at Louisiana State University provides expected vegetable garden yields based on the number of seeds planted. The list also contains expected yields for certain berries and melons. These estimates are accurate for gardeners in the Deep South, but they may not be applicable to gardeners in other regions.
