Growing Fruits and Veggies in Small Containers
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Live in an area where you don’t have much room to grow fruits and veggies? Check out how easy it is to grow them in pots.
Container gardening seems to control a lot of problems you may have with gardening in the ground. I have found that I can control critters and diseases in pots. But I have also learned what is really easy to really hard to grow in pots, and I would like to share my findings with you. I live in Zone 9, and if you live in a different zone, you may have better luck with certain plants in pots that I seem to find hard to grow.
Take a look at these plants that you can grow even if you do not have a garden plot but do have a patio, porch, or balcony with good sun exposure.
Easy
These are by far my favorite things to grow in pots. So, so easy to germinate and will grow pretty quickly. Some herbs are very attractive in pots and would look great on a table or patio setting outdoors. There are so many varieties of peppers that are ornamental and great-looking, but I prefer to plant green bell peppers for cooking. I use the dwarf variety of kale in pots since kale can get rather large. I seem to get more of a crop out of the dwarf size.
- Lettuce
- Kale
- Herbs
- Peppers
hard
Since these need a lot of room to grow, it’s not a good idea to grow them in a pot. Even in a small garden, you would have to go vertical instead of letting them grow on the ground. The reason why I put tomatoes in this category is because of the size of the tomato itself. If you are planning on growing one plant of cherry tomatoes or a very small variety of tomatoes, it’s possible. I grow a bush variety specifically made for pots, and then only have one plant in one large pot. I also use a pot-sized variety of cucumbers that works well. It’s a smaller cucumber, but it’s great for the two of us.
- Beans
- Cucumbers
- Peas
- Squash
- Tomatoes
hardest
Because of the size of the fruit on all of these listed, it’s a chore to grow them in pots. I have seen people grow potatoes in fabric pots, but if you want a large crop, you would need several of them. I have seen a couple of varieties of blueberry bushes for pots, which may work in your zone. Lemon trees can be grown in pots, but only for a couple of years, and then you will need to plant them outdoors.
- Blueberries
- Melons
- Lemons
- Potatoes
Small Containers for gardening ideas
Here are a few of my favorite pots/containers to use to plant fruits and veggies. Be sure to use container potting soil, which drains better and uses a good fertilizer specifically made for fruits and veggies.
Fabric Bags – The 7-gallon fabric bags are what I use on my back patio. They drain so nicely, and with handles, you can easily move them where you need to. When you are finished using them, wash them out, fold them, and easily put them away for another season.
Raised Garden Beds – I used raised beds for several years, but I really love these ideas for smaller areas where you won’t have to bend over so much. Great for those with back, knee, and hip problems.
- Self-Watering Raised Bed
- Vinyl Raised Planter
- Weave Self-Watering Raised Bed
- Wooden with Wheels Raised Bed
Large Pots – I have two plastic whiskey barrels and they make great pots to grow veggies in. They have lasted so well in the Florida heat for years now. The larger the pot, the better for your veggies to expand in.
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I wish I could grow stuff. I tend to kill everything I attempt to. If I tried again, I’d go for the easy, that’s for sure.
I have a backyard so i do not need to grow in pots. Your tips are very helpful and I would love to grow fruit, herbs and vegetables.
I am not the best at gardening, but I could try to be a plant mom again with your tips. Thanks!
We have been dying to start a little garden outside. I love the idea of using small containers. Especially when you are limited on space.
I am new to gardening. I like that these veggies can be grown in containers.
I would love to grow some potted vegetables on my porch. Thanks for the great tips. I will try this summer.
Thanks for this guide. I love planting even though I’m not really good at it.
I just got some nice stackable pots that would be perfect for growing herbs. I will heed your advice and start my little herb garden really soon.
I’ll keep this in mind. I was planning to plant some veggies nowadays.
I’ve always loved growing fruits and vegetables. It’s such a great experience. I love being able to say I grew my own too.
Nothing seems to survive at mine. I can’t even stop a hardy house plant from dying although I might try growing tomatoes again.
I’ve started growing strawberries this year and I am having a lot of fun. I should try growing something else!
Oh wow! This is such a wonderful idea! I would love to try growing fruits and veggies, too! Thanks for sharing.
I love the idea of growing my own potted fruits and veggies. But unfortunately, I’m not very good with houseplants. These are great tips and they certainly give me the encouragement to try. Thanks for sharing.
I love growing my own veggies and fruits! I think I am going to grow them in small containers this summer.