Of those that are smaller varities, which have you found to be the best? Or am I looking at this the wrong way?

For my personal tastes you are looking at it the wrong way, but my tastes and yours may not be the same ;-)

I generally don't select plants with size being the first criteria. Certain plants I need strong disease resistance. Others (like tomatos) I go purely for flavor.

Most things I choose to grow work well with Sq Ft. spacing, but in some cases I just allow more space.

I hear you but this year I only plan to have one 4X4 and a small 3 foot diameter herb garden. So far, I have found Burpee seeds: Basil Dwarf Bush Fineleaf which are small compact and 8 to 10 inches high, Mesclun which is small in itself, Marigold Scarlet Starlet with 10 inch height; Chives are small enough; cucumber spacemaster; and two plantation products seeds: Nasturtium Dwarf Mixed colors 12 inches high; Carrot Petite Sweet 3.5 to 4 inches deep. Tomatoes and Squash will be later and hopefully I can find other small varieties.

tom

Here is what I am talking about. I found these 2 varieties at territorial seed.

All Broccoli Varieties
Small Miracle
BR089

(F1) 56 days. This is just the variety for small gardens. Compact 12 inch tall plants let you grow more food in less space. Small Miracle produces a tidy domed head. Developed with the square foot gardener in mind, it can be planted as close as 8 inches apart. The finely beaded and very dark green 6-8 inch heads boast exceptionally mild flavor. Under good culture, Small Miracle can be planted in pots. Side shoot production is minimal.

Early Cabbage
Gonzales
CB165

(F1) 55-60 days. Dense, softball-size, aqua-green heads are ideally suited to tight compact plantings. The 2-3 pound heads are the perfect size for individual or small family needs. Enjoy shredded in mixed salads, or coleslaw. Remains in pristine condition, in the garden, for an extended harvest window.

~Tom