Main issue is to be sure to arrange the crops you are planting so that
big leaf ones do not shade the rest. I have concluded that several 4ft.
x 4ft. gardens is the best way to go as it allows you to segegate
different types of foliage to maximize the sunlight. With a 4 x 4
orientation becomes a mute point.
Jay

Bob wrote:
I have been given 10 - 2 1/2 in x 11 1/2 in x 8 ft boards and plan on
making two 4 x 16 ft raised beds.
Looked on the WEB and found some say North-South others say East-West.

Bob ( Northen CA )