Hello World! Welcome Friends! As of this year, 35% of households grow their own food. This is a huge boom in an area that is still growing. With more and more people working from home, growing food in your own garden has become a matter of practicality.
However, many are left wondering what they are supposed to do without yard space. Luckily, there are several easy vegetables to grow in pots that won’t take up a lot of room but will provide a great harvest for your dinner table.
So, if you’re wondering what vegetables can be grown in pots, keep reading for helpful growing information and 7 vegetables that are good to start with when learning about container gardening.
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Whether you are investing in a grow box that will fit nicely inside your home or using recycled plastic containers, there is a way for you to have a garden that works for you. Your plants will grow if you care for them correctly, regardless of what type of container they are growing in.
Many people prefer to have an outdoor container garden if there is room on the porch or patio. This also allows a little more room to grow, and you can allow some of your vine plants to climb. It’s also good for easy access to plenty of sunlight.
However, if you don’t have a porch, you can still grow plants in pots! Just set up a windowsill garden or a small space on the table in your kitchen. All you need is proximity to a window where your plants can get enough sunlight.
If you’re really shy of space, some plants can even be grown in hanging pots! This is ideal if you want to grow kitchen herbs, or even tomatoes or strawberries.
So figure out what works best for your space, pick out your containers, and keep reading for some of the best vegetables to grow in pots!
7 Easy Vegetables to Grow in Pots
Almost any vegetable can be grown in a pot if you’re dedicated to cultivating it. As your garden grows, you can add more variety. Here are some of the best to choose for your first garden if you’re new to container gardening.
1. Beets
Beets are perfect to grow in pots because they don’t need a lot of extra space. However, just make sure you plant them in a deep enough pot. About 12 inches deep should be the right size.
You can plant these seeds directly into the pot they will grow in. However, beet seeds actually seed pods containing several seeds. Since they are hard pods, it works best if you soak them in warm water before planting.
You can eat beets raw if you want, but they are best roasted or boiled. There are many recipes you can use to try beets, which add color and flavor to your diet.
2. Lettuce
Lettuce is fairly easy to cultivate without much hassle, and it grows well in small spaces, so it is perfect to add to your potted garden. A pot about 6 inches deep should be sufficient.
Lettuce can obviously be used for an easy summer salad, but you can also harvest fresh lettuce to use on sandwiches or make wraps with lettuce leaves as the shells if you want a low-carb option.
3. Onions
Onions grow well in small spaces and add flavor to almost every dish. Grow some green onions in a 4-inch deep pot and snip them as you need to add them to what you’re cooking. This is a great addition to a kitchen windowsill.
One fun thing about green onions is that you don’t have to purchase seeds, as they will easily regrow from scraps. Next time you purchase green onions, just cut off the ends and set them in a small cup of water. They will grow roots in a few days and you can transplant them to a pot.
4. Radishes
These tasty little things can grow in very small containers if needed. You can use the radish itself for a multitude of recipes, and add the leafy greens to your salad. Radishes like a lot of sun, so a porch or sunny window is ideal.
Radishes are great chopped raw into salads, but they are also well roasted with garlic.
5. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are one of the most productive plants you can grow in a pot and can make beautiful houseplants as well. Keep in mind that these plants need a lot of sunlight and a lot of water.
Tomato plants will need support from either a stake or a tomato cage. They also like to plant deep in the soil, so make sure your pot is big enough: at least 12 inches deep.
6. Spinach
Spinach can add a lot of variety to your salads, and it can be great sauteed with a little oil and salt, too. Better yet, it’s easy to grow! Spinach should be grown in a wider pot rather than deep because it has shallow roots.
This plant likes a little shade, so it’s great for a windowsill or indoor shelf where it can get a few hours of sunlight per day.
7. Carrots
You can grow carrots in pots as long as they don’t get too warm or dry. A 12-inch deep pot that is also fairly wide will be your best bet to give them plenty of room. A window box is a great option if you have one.
Carrots like light sandy soil with no stones, so that the roots don’t grow crooked. And make sure to water them consistently so that the soil is always moist.
Tiny Garden, Big Results
Keep learning about easy vegetables to grow in pots and expand your garden throughout the growing season. Your taste buds will thank you.
As you continue learning about small container gardening, you can add more variety. Try growing some edible flowers such as nasturtiums or marigolds for a splash of color in your summer salad.
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