Starter plan
4×8 short-season raised bed
A reviewed starter mix for one 4×8 bed: salad greens early, then tomatoes and basil once frost risk drops.
4×8 ft raised bed · Cool spring → warm summer
Crops
Leaf lettuce×16
Spring succession; harvest outer leaves.
Bush bean×12
Direct sow after last frost.
Determinate tomato×4
Transplants; cage or stake.
Basil×6
Warm nights only; pinch for bushy plants.
Why this plan
Shows leftover-seed planning: count plants first, then buy only the packet shortfall.