Even though a majority of plant growers think that flowers and houseplants don’t belong in the plants for container gardening category, they choose to only grow edible plants. Although they both serve the same purpose, they belong in separate classifications.
Because a majority of plant growers think of the term container gardening as growing edible plants, this will be our main focus. A variety of herbs and vegetables, and a few types of fruits, can all be grown in containers.
The most commonly grown edible plant are herbs. The second most common edible plants grown in containers is vegetables. Most growers find growing fruit is difficult to do in containers, so fruits come in last.
Strawberries are one fruit that grows particularly well in many types of containers. Strawberries are generally quite hardy, and can even be grown in special grow bags that can be hung on a wall outdoors.
Dwarf fruit trees can often be grown in large pots. Many smaller dwarf citrus trees grow nicely in pots, and if kept well-pruned they can make beautiful indoor decorations. Many types of dwarf berry bushes will grow in containers, although they are usually very heavy and can’t be moved easily. Dwarf varieties of blueberries and raspberries have been successfully grown in containers.
Many varieties of herbs do well in containers. Parsley is perhaps the most popular herb for container growing. Basil, cilantro and chives are also extremely popular for growing in containers.
In fact, almost all herbs can be grown successfully in containers. The key is finding a large enough container. Some herbs can easily be grown in relatively small containers. Chives, parsley, and basil can all grow in smaller pots. An example of herb plants that need larger containers to grow would be the sage plant, and oregano.
Although tomatoes are technically classified as fruits, they are possibly the most popular garden grown plant. Container gardeners find tomatoes as their top vegetable choice when choosing what to plant. It’s probably due mostly to the fact that good tomatoes can be very difficult to find. The tomatoes in most grocery stores are picked green and artificially ripened so they survive shipping without bruising and last longer on the shelves.
A wide variety of tomato plants grow extremely well in container gardens, especially grape tomatoes, cheery tomatoes, and roma tomatoes.
You can start plants for container gardening indoors with seed germination techniques, then move them outside when ready. Starter plants can also be purchased from local shops, but you may receive greater fulfillment from starting your plants from seeds.
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