Estimated Cultivation Potential and Productivity – 6,600 m² Summit Edible Landscape
The total area was initially estimated using Google Earth. A more precise measurement will be obtained once an informal group of interested residents is formed or when the Board authorizes a formal Ad Hoc Committee to evaluate the project. Here’s a practical, conservative sizing plan for 6,600 m² (~0.66 ha / 1.63 acres) if we design it as an edible landscape (paths, seating, pollinator strips—not a dense farm). I’ll show counts and annual yields once plantings are mature (years 3–5+). Plan at a Glance (balanced, low-maintenance mix) Land split (example): 35% fruit trees (orchard-style pockets & allees): 2,310 m² 25% berry shrubs (rows/hedges): 1,650 m² 20% veggie beds (raised/keyhole beds): 1,320 m² 20% herbs/groundcovers (edging, under-story): 1,320 m² Plant counts (conservative) Fruit trees: ~92 trees @ 5×5 m spacing (semi-dwarf mix: citrus, apple/pear, stone fruit, fig, persimmon, pomegranate, etc.). Berry shrubs: ~550 bushes (footprint ~3 m²/bush inc...
