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Article on basics of container growing.
A good webpage for veggie container growing.
Another one in .pdf format.
A nice article in gardeners.com
A youtube video on growing veggies in containers.
Another youtube video.
A nice homemade video.
Mixing in a little 8-8-8 fertilize with the soil when filling the container will usually do, but also watering with a soluable plant food every other week will produce the best harvests.
Cabbage need a deep root system compared to other vegetables, I suggest about 16" depth for container. For reference, a plastic half whiskey barrel usually measures about 17.5" deep by 26" in diameter ( this would closely equal a square container measuring 16"x16"x24" ) and holds just under 25 gallons of soil. So you could grow about 12 Dynamo plants in a half whiskey barrel.
Use a slow release fertilize like Osmocote 14-14-14 that is found at almost any gardening center, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.
LET831 Katarina
All-America Selections (AAS) Winner 2016. Coleslaw and summer go hand-in-hand and this year, you will be able to enjoy your own fresh, homemade coleslaw with our 2016 AAS Winner Cabbage Katarina F1. This new winner has a perfect smaller head size (4”) and shape to be grown successfully in containers on patios, decks or in-ground beds, possibly as an ornamental/edible border.
Children tend to prefer Katarina to other varieties because it is much milder, even sweeter, than most others, without a trace of bitterness. Great for slaw and salads, it also holds up well in stir fries.
Beating all other varieties to harvest by several weeks, Katarina hybrid is a very sweet, compact summer cabbage you can grow in large tubs and raised beds as well as the vegetable garden. It earned its national All-America Selection award with quick growth, delicious flavor, and smooth texture.
Children tend to prefer Katarina to other varieties because it is much milder, even sweeter, than most others, without a trace of bitterness. Great for slaw and salads, it also holds up well in stir fries.
Beating all other varieties to harvest by several weeks, Katarina hybrid is a very sweet, compact summer cabbage you can grow in large tubs and raised beds as well as the vegetable garden. It earned its national All-America Selection award with quick growth, delicious flavor, and smooth texture.
Chinese Cabbage
Notes from Jim: As a rule of thumb, allow about 5 gallons of soil per plant when determining container you will use for most chinese cabbage, but only about 3 gallons per plant for the Green Seoul and Mizuna listed below.
Cabbage need a deep root system compared to other vegetables, I suggest about 16" depth for container. For reference, a plastic half whiskey barrel usually measures about 17.5" deep by 26" in diameter ( this would closely equal a square container measuring 16"x16"x24" ) and holds just under 25 gallons of soil. So you could grow about 8 Green Seoul and Mizuna plants in a half whiskey barrel.
Use a slow release fertilize like Osmocote 14-14-14 that is found at almost any gardening center, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.
Cabbage need a deep root system compared to other vegetables, I suggest about 16" depth for container. For reference, a plastic half whiskey barrel usually measures about 17.5" deep by 26" in diameter ( this would closely equal a square container measuring 16"x16"x24" ) and holds just under 25 gallons of soil. So you could grow about 8 Green Seoul and Mizuna plants in a half whiskey barrel.
Use a slow release fertilize like Osmocote 14-14-14 that is found at almost any gardening center, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.
Carrots
Notes from Jim: As a rule of thumb, make sure the container you use is at least 12" deep. A window box container that measures 12" wide by 24" long by 12" deep will provide you with a lot of carrots.
Try to space your carrot seeds about 1 inch apart in rows that are 6 inches apart. Pat the seeds into the damp potting soil to ensure good soil-to-seed contact and then cover them with a very light layer of soil. Water the carrots in with a gentle stream of water, being careful not to dislodge the seeds. Carrot seeds are very tiny, so don't worry if you end up seeding them thickly. You'll have to thin them out as they grow anyway.
Use a slow release fertilize like Osmocote 14-14-14 that is found at almost any gardening center, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.
Try to space your carrot seeds about 1 inch apart in rows that are 6 inches apart. Pat the seeds into the damp potting soil to ensure good soil-to-seed contact and then cover them with a very light layer of soil. Water the carrots in with a gentle stream of water, being careful not to dislodge the seeds. Carrot seeds are very tiny, so don't worry if you end up seeding them thickly. You'll have to thin them out as they grow anyway.
Use a slow release fertilize like Osmocote 14-14-14 that is found at almost any gardening center, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.
W167 Parisian
French novelty, short and round, for any soil, ideal in patio pot, eat raw or steamed, 60 days.
D9819 Baby Finger Carrots
Tiny gourmet great for salads.
An extra sweet, tiny Nantes type gourmet carrot only 4" long and 1" thick with smooth skin and small core. Perfect for serving whole and great for growing in containers. 65 days.
An extra sweet, tiny Nantes type gourmet carrot only 4" long and 1" thick with smooth skin and small core. Perfect for serving whole and great for growing in containers. 65 days.
Cowpeas
Visit Growing Cowpeas in a Container for useful info on growing your cowpeas.
Cucumber
Notes from Jim: Cucumbers seem to be made for container, they can grow in shallow containers and do not require a lot of space. As a rule of thumb, allow about 1 gallon of soil per plant when determining container you will use for growing the varieties listed below .
I suggest about 10" depth for container. For reference, a container measuring 12"x12"x16" would hold about 10 gallons of soil and would sustain up to 10 plants.
Use a slow release fertilize like Osmocote 14-14-14 that is found at almost any gardening center, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.
I suggest about 10" depth for container. For reference, a container measuring 12"x12"x16" would hold about 10 gallons of soil and would sustain up to 10 plants.
Use a slow release fertilize like Osmocote 14-14-14 that is found at almost any gardening center, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.
IP085 Pick A Bushel Hybrid
Plant your own pickle factories.
Be prepared to be pick lots of cukes from these compact plants. The medium green, white-spined fruits are sweet, firm and crisp, ready to pick only 50 days from sowing at 3 inch gherkin size for great pickles or left to grow to 6 inch length for slicing fresh in salads.
The semi-bush vines grow only 24 inches long, so they are well-suited for growing in patio containers as well as the garden. Plants have excellent heat tolerance and disease resistances to CMV, Scab and MMV. 50 days.
Be prepared to be pick lots of cukes from these compact plants. The medium green, white-spined fruits are sweet, firm and crisp, ready to pick only 50 days from sowing at 3 inch gherkin size for great pickles or left to grow to 6 inch length for slicing fresh in salads.
The semi-bush vines grow only 24 inches long, so they are well-suited for growing in patio containers as well as the garden. Plants have excellent heat tolerance and disease resistances to CMV, Scab and MMV. 50 days.
BM61 Spacemaster 80 Cucumber
Monoecious. A great container grown cucumber and good for small garden spaces. 60 days. 7 1/2 to 9 inch blocky fruits on dwarf 18 to 24 inch vines. Good flavor. Never bitter. Adapted to a wide range of climates. CMV, Sc. The Spacemaster 80 cucumber is a large variety of cucumber that is sweet and tender. The Spacemaster 80 is green and smooth, and grows to be seven to nine inches long. Since this variety is mature in sixty days, a steady harvest can be achieved by planting regularly throughout the season
Eggplant
Notes from Jim: As a rule of thumb, allow about 5 gallons of soil per plant when determining container you will use for most standard size eggplants, but only about 3 gallons per plant for the varieties listed below.
I suggest about 12-16" depth for containers. For reference, a plastic half whiskey barrel usually measures about 17.5" deep by 26" in diameter ( this would closely equal a square container measuring 16"x16"x24" ) and holds just under 25 gallons of soil. So you could grow about 8 eggplants ( varieties listed below ) in a half whiskey barrel.
Use a slow release fertilize like Osmocote 14-14-14 that is found at almost any gardening center, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.
I suggest about 12-16" depth for containers. For reference, a plastic half whiskey barrel usually measures about 17.5" deep by 26" in diameter ( this would closely equal a square container measuring 16"x16"x24" ) and holds just under 25 gallons of soil. So you could grow about 8 eggplants ( varieties listed below ) in a half whiskey barrel.
Use a slow release fertilize like Osmocote 14-14-14 that is found at almost any gardening center, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.
G026 Baby Eggplant
A new mini vegetable. Plants are compact and bear loads of
miniature fruit that can be deep fried whole. One of the new
rages in miniature veggies. Perfect for container raising.
Fruits are very tasty.
Lettuce
Notes from Jim: Lettuce are another vegetable that seem to be made for container, they can grow in shallow containers and do not require a lot of space.
You can grow lettuce in almost any type of container that are 6 inches deep.
Stagger sowing times in containers and enjoy lettuce throughout the year.
Use a slow release fertilize like Osmocote 14-14-14 that is found at almost any gardening center, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.
You can grow lettuce in almost any type of container that are 6 inches deep.
Stagger sowing times in containers and enjoy lettuce throughout the year.
Use a slow release fertilize like Osmocote 14-14-14 that is found at almost any gardening center, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.
IP160 Red Salad Bowl
Maroon-red, deeply cut and finely divided leaves, very attractive in tossed salad.
Red Salad Bowl is a long-standing, slow-to-bolt and early maturing lettuce that grows well all season and can be harvested over period of time. Its maroon-red, deeply cut and finely divided leaves are crisp and delicious and make an eye-catching addition mixed with green lettuce. Some tolerance to late-season mildew. 50 days.
IP158 Parris Island COS
Hardy heirloom strain with sweet flavor and crisp texture.
Named after Parris Island, SC, this heirloom variety bred by the USDA and Clemson University was introduced in 1952. The sweet flavor and crisp texture have earned it a devoted following. Growing to about 10-12" tall, the large heads have deep green leaves that turn to a creamy yellowish-white at the heart. Highly disease resistant. 68 days.
Named after Parris Island, SC, this heirloom variety bred by the USDA and Clemson University was introduced in 1952. The sweet flavor and crisp texture have earned it a devoted following. Growing to about 10-12" tall, the large heads have deep green leaves that turn to a creamy yellowish-white at the heart. Highly disease resistant. 68 days.
Melons
Notes from Jim: As a rule of thumb, allow about 5 gallons of soil per plant when determining container you will use for growing the melons listed below.
I use a trellis on my melons, I just have to be sure to secure vines to the trellis extremely well once fruits start to develop, this keeps the fruit from pulling the vine from the trellis.
Melons need a deep root system compared to other vegetables, I suggest about 16" depth for container. For reference, a plastic half whiskey barrel usually measures about 17.5" deep by 26" in diameter ( this would closely equal a square container measuring 16"x16"x24" ) and holds just under 25 gallons of soil. So you could grow about 4-5 melon plants in a half whiskey barrel.
Use a slow release fertilize like Osmocote 14-14-14 that is found at almost any gardening center, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.
I use a trellis on my melons, I just have to be sure to secure vines to the trellis extremely well once fruits start to develop, this keeps the fruit from pulling the vine from the trellis.
Melons need a deep root system compared to other vegetables, I suggest about 16" depth for container. For reference, a plastic half whiskey barrel usually measures about 17.5" deep by 26" in diameter ( this would closely equal a square container measuring 16"x16"x24" ) and holds just under 25 gallons of soil. So you could grow about 4-5 melon plants in a half whiskey barrel.
Use a slow release fertilize like Osmocote 14-14-14 that is found at almost any gardening center, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.
2030 Jenny Lind
80 days This fine melon dates back to the 1840’s, was
sold by many of the 1800’s Seed Company’s, it was
named after the Famous Singer, Jenny Lind, “The Swedish
Nightingale”. This wonderful 1-2 lb. turban shaped melon
is very sweet and has light green, delicious flesh.
W121 Minnesota Midget
Small early, 4" melons with sweet flavorful flesh. Large crops
on compact 3' vines, good quality, a true midget! A favorite
small melon introduced in 1948.
Mustard/Salad Greens
TCB043 Tendergreen Spinach Mustard
An early maturing flavorful nutritious vegetable. Leaves are mild flavored, smooth and dark green. Usually cooked as greens but can be used raw in salads like spinach. As easy to grow as it is rich in vitamins and minerals. Approximately 40 days to maturity.
LET837 Frizzy Lizzy
Unique ruffled cherry purple leaves, serrated lobes, lots of body in salads, spicy flavor, fine ornamental also.
These sibling mustards are a very attractive pair of deeply toothed and super wavy greens with a pleasant, mild mustard flavor. Plant them both for the striking contrast of Joe’s bright green to Lizzy’s purple and the added loft and spice to salad mixes. Terrific for baby leaf mixes, but the mature plants have great field-holding and bolt resistance for a long harvest window of full-sized leaves. 21 days (baby leaf), 35 days mature.
LET838 Mizuna Red Streaks
With a mild peppery mustard flavor, this green is great for salads as a baby green or a full-size green. The stalk has a great flavor as well and the splashes of red add color to mixes. It is a fast grower and has good heat tolerance allowing it to bolt later than lettuce.
Red Streaks has wispy, frilly, dark green leaves with burgundy streaks. Its taste is mild for a mustard. 45 days. 20 days for baby leaf.
Red Streaks has wispy, frilly, dark green leaves with burgundy streaks. Its taste is mild for a mustard. 45 days. 20 days for baby leaf.
LET839 Wassabissimo
Delicious, spicy, wasabi-like flavor, grow as sprout to add extra zest to salads.
Onions
Notes from Jim: Onions can grow in shallow containers and do not require a lot of space.
You can grow lettuce in almost any type of container that 6 inches deep, but I prefer containers about 12" deep so I can grow big bulb types..
Just about any variety will grow in containers.
Use a slow release fertilize like Osmocote 14-14-14 that is found at almost any gardening center, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.
You can grow lettuce in almost any type of container that 6 inches deep, but I prefer containers about 12" deep so I can grow big bulb types..
Just about any variety will grow in containers.
Use a slow release fertilize like Osmocote 14-14-14 that is found at almost any gardening center, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.
TPF271 Evergreen Bunching Onion
Bunching onion does not form a real bulb. Oriental bunching onion has a green leaf portion and a long blanched white stalk portion. The blanched portion can be from a few inches to 20 inches, depending the varieties. The long-stalk onions are blanched by earthing up during growth. The long-stalk onions are very tender and well flavored, excellent for stir-fry, sukiyaki, tempura and many Japanese dishes. Plants can be harvested for vegetable use at any growing stage. Considered a neutral day variety that grows about anywhere.
Peppers
Notes from Jim: As a rule of thumb, allow about 2 gallons of soil per plant when determining container you will use for most standard size pepper plants, but only about 1-1/4 gallons per plant for the varieties listed below.
I suggest about 12-16" depth for containers. For reference, a plastic half whiskey barrel usually measures about 17.5" deep by 26" in diameter ( this would closely equal a square container measuring 16"x16"x24" ) and holds just under 25 gallons of soil. So you could grow about 15 pepper plants ( varieties listed below ) in a half whiskey barrel, but I do not like to crowd mine, and would only plant 5-7, and grow different types in the same container that reach different heights.
Use a slow release fertilize like Osmocote 14-14-14 that is found at almost any gardening center, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.
I suggest about 12-16" depth for containers. For reference, a plastic half whiskey barrel usually measures about 17.5" deep by 26" in diameter ( this would closely equal a square container measuring 16"x16"x24" ) and holds just under 25 gallons of soil. So you could grow about 15 pepper plants ( varieties listed below ) in a half whiskey barrel, but I do not like to crowd mine, and would only plant 5-7, and grow different types in the same container that reach different heights.
Use a slow release fertilize like Osmocote 14-14-14 that is found at almost any gardening center, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.
PEP271 Miniature Red Bell
55 days. This impressive miniature bell really pumps out the
peppers! Expect up to 75 peppers per plant. The deep red 3
lobed fruit are 2 1/2 inches wide by 1 1/4 inches long. Very
sweet, and excellent on veggie platters, in salads, stuffed, or
cored and eaten whole. Peppers ripen from green to red.
PEP272 Miniature Yellow Bell ( Sweet
Bell Pepper )
An amazing little miniature bell pepper producing 70 or more
fruits a plant. The fruits average 2 1/2 inches wide by 1 1/4
inches long. Peppers ripen from green to yellow. Produces in
only 55 days.
PEP273 Miniature Chocolate Bell (
Sweet Bell Pepper )
An amazing little miniature bell pepper producing 70 or more
fruits a plant. The fruits average 2 1/2 inches wide by 1 1/4
inches long. Peppers ripen from green to chocolate brown.
Produces in only 55 days.
PEP007 Super Chili Hybrid ( Chile Type
Hot! Pepper 20000-40000 SU )
One of the most pungent chili peppers available. Very
ornamental, semi-compact, 24" plant bearing 2-1/2" elongated
fruits with plenty of chili pepper. Bred for increased yields.
Bring plants in where winter is severe to have a continuous
supply of these peppers all winter. Ripens to green to orange
to red. Ideal for patio, container, and windowsill gardens. 75
days.
Radish
Notes from Jim: Radishes are another vegetable that seem to be made for container, they can grow in shallow containers and do not require a lot of space.
You can grow radishes in almost any type of container that are 8 inches deep.
Stagger sowing times in containers and enjoy radishes throughout the year.
Use a slow release fertilize like Osmocote 14-14-14 that is found at almost any gardening center, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.
You can grow radishes in almost any type of container that are 8 inches deep.
Stagger sowing times in containers and enjoy radishes throughout the year.
Use a slow release fertilize like Osmocote 14-14-14 that is found at almost any gardening center, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.
FB132 Easter Egg Radish
A mixture of red, purple and
white radishes often harvested when marble size for salads,
that are crisp and mild, even when mature. Adds color and zest
to salads.
Squash/Zucchini
Notes from Jim: As a rule of thumb, allow about 2 gallons of soil per plant when determining container you will use for most standard size pepper plants, but only about 1-1/2 gallons per plant for the varieties listed below.
I suggest about 12-16" depth for containers. For reference, a plastic half whiskey barrel usually measures about 17.5" deep by 26" in diameter ( this would closely equal a square container measuring 16"x16"x24" ) and holds just under 25 gallons of soil. So you could grow about 15 squash plants ( varieties listed below ) in a half whiskey barrel, but because they love to spread so much, I would recommend only planting 5 or 6.
Use a slow release fertilize like Osmocote 14-14-14 that is found at almost any gardening center, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.
I suggest about 12-16" depth for containers. For reference, a plastic half whiskey barrel usually measures about 17.5" deep by 26" in diameter ( this would closely equal a square container measuring 16"x16"x24" ) and holds just under 25 gallons of soil. So you could grow about 15 squash plants ( varieties listed below ) in a half whiskey barrel, but because they love to spread so much, I would recommend only planting 5 or 6.
Use a slow release fertilize like Osmocote 14-14-14 that is found at almost any gardening center, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.
FB136 Cocozelle Zucchini Bush
Compact Italian, 12" long cylinder, dark green with light green stripes, flesh green-white,
tender, slice, fry, steam, fine for patio, 45 days.
Swiss Chard
Notes from Jim: Swiss Chard is a perennial plant, so keep this in mind when choosing a container and spot for growing.
I suggest about 12-16" depth for containers. Fill with good potting mix and space seeds about 6" apart each way, depending on the size container you use, I use a 16 inch by 24" flower box that is about 18" deep.
Use a slow release fertilize like Osmocote 14-14-14 that is found at almost any gardening center, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.
I suggest about 12-16" depth for containers. Fill with good potting mix and space seeds about 6" apart each way, depending on the size container you use, I use a 16 inch by 24" flower box that is about 18" deep.
Use a slow release fertilize like Osmocote 14-14-14 that is found at almost any gardening center, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.
Tobacco
Notes from Jim: Yes, you can grow tobacco in tubs. As a rule of thumb, allow about 5 gallons of soil per plant when determining container you will use for most standard size tobacco plants.
I suggest 18" depth minimum for containers. For reference, a plastic half whiskey barrel usually measures about 17.5" deep by 26" in diameter ( this would closely equal a square container measuring 16"x16"x24" ) and holds just under 25 gallons of soil. So you could grow about 5 tobacco plants in a half whiskey barrel, but I do not like to crowd mine, and would only plant 4 plants, which would each produce about 4 ounces of dried tobacco, enough for a carton of cigarettes.
I suggest 18" depth minimum for containers. For reference, a plastic half whiskey barrel usually measures about 17.5" deep by 26" in diameter ( this would closely equal a square container measuring 16"x16"x24" ) and holds just under 25 gallons of soil. So you could grow about 5 tobacco plants in a half whiskey barrel, but I do not like to crowd mine, and would only plant 4 plants, which would each produce about 4 ounces of dried tobacco, enough for a carton of cigarettes.
We offer about 30 different varieties of Tobacco Seed, click here for the list.
Use a slow release fertilize like Osmocote 14-14-14 that is found at almost any gardening center, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.
Tomato
Notes from Jim: As a rule of thumb, allow about 5 gallons of soil per plant when determining container you will use for most standard size tomato plants, but only about 3 gallons per plant for the varieties listed below.
I suggest about 18" depth for containers. For reference, a plastic half whiskey barrel usually measures about 17.5" deep by 26" in diameter ( this would closely equal a square container measuring 16"x16"x24" ) and holds just under 25 gallons of soil. So you could grow about 8 pepper plants ( varieties listed below ) in a half whiskey barrel, but would probably be better served giving them room to spread and only planting 5-6.
Use a slow release fertilize like Osmocote 14-14-14 that is found at almost any gardening center, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.
I suggest about 18" depth for containers. For reference, a plastic half whiskey barrel usually measures about 17.5" deep by 26" in diameter ( this would closely equal a square container measuring 16"x16"x24" ) and holds just under 25 gallons of soil. So you could grow about 8 pepper plants ( varieties listed below ) in a half whiskey barrel, but would probably be better served giving them room to spread and only planting 5-6.
Use a slow release fertilize like Osmocote 14-14-14 that is found at almost any gardening center, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-mart, etc.
RTP600 Bush Early Girl Hybrid
Extremely early patio type plant with 4" meaty, sweet tasting
fruits. 54 days. Determinate.
D9897 Tiny Sugar Lumps Tomato
A sprawling tomato plant best suited for hanging baskets and
containers. Will bear hundreds of sweet, delicious pea-size
tomatoes at a time. Fruits almost year round inside.
RTP309 Tiny Tim
Bush type, 18" tall producing loads of excellent salad type
tomatoes. Excellent for containers.
RTP203 Patio Hybrid
Compact and upright, determinate plants require only 2”
stakes and produce their fruits from the bottom of the plant.
Bushy, 25” tall dwarf plants are compact and grow well in
containers. Vigorous and productive with 4 oz. deep oblate,
medium-sized fruit. Very easy to grow and Tolerant to Fusarium
Wilt. 70 days.
Watermelon
TCB090 Sugar Baby
80 days. The standard of the icebox melons, Sugar Baby has been a staple at picnics for years. Vines grow to 6 feet and set 4-6 melons roughly 10 inches across. Has that unmistakable crisp, mouthwatering, sweet rich flavor. Terrific for home gardens.
1A461 Sugar Baby Bush
An ideal plant for gardeners with limited space, the vines of sugar baby bush only reach around 3 feet in length. Sweet, scarlet (icebox) watermelons grow on space-saving vines. This is an early producer; the juicy and sweet little 6-12 pound fruit should be ready harvest in 75 days.
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