Seed Varieties for Container Gardening | Johnny's Selected Seeds

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The secret to successful container gardening is choosing the right varieties. In our trials we’ve identified the following as container-friendly: they’re compact, thrive in small spaces (like patios and greenhouses), and produce high yields. Choose from a broad array of the best vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers for growing in pots and containers.

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Carmine Splendor Okra

Carmine Splendor

(F1) Okra Seed

Red, high-yielding, and uniform.

Oklahoma Formula Mix Improved Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma Formula Mix Improved

Zinnia Seed

Bright colors, excellent vase life, and low susceptibility to powdery mildew.

Britton Shiso

Britton

Shiso Seed

Eye-catching green leaves with red undersides.

Wega Leaf Parsley

Wega

Parsley Seed

Highly uniform and refined curled parsley variety.

Sweet Marjoram Marjoram

Sweet Marjoram

Herb Seed

Common variety in a compact plant.

Scarlet Runner Bean Scarlet Runner Bean

Scarlet Runner Bean

Flower Seed

The striking, edible scarlet flowers are a hummingbird favorite.

Lunchbox Red Sweet Peppers

Lunchbox Red

Organic Snack Pepper Seed

Sweet and flavorful mini-sized peppers, perfect for a healthy snack.

Everleaf Thai Towers Asian Basil

Everleaf Thai Towers

Basil Seed

Exceptional Thai basil.

Lemon Grass, East Indian (Cleaned Seed) Lemon Grass

Lemon Grass, East Indian (Cleaned Seed)

Lemon Grass Seed

Aromatic grass from India.

Corn Poppy Poppy

Corn Poppy

Flower Seed

Classic red poppy dotting fields throughout Europe.

Sunrise Sauce Paste Tomatoes

Sunrise Sauce

(F1) Tomato Seed

Low-maintenance orange paste tomato.

Sweet Thai Asian Basil

Sweet Thai

Organic Basil Seed

Authentic Thai basil flavor.

Majestic Giants II Formula Mix Viola (Pansy)

Majestic Giants II Formula Mix

(F1) Viola Seed

Extra-large pansies.

Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil) Holy Basil

Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil)

Basil Seed

Spicy aroma with hints of coffee and chocolate, a mild spice flavor.

Double Zahara™ Brilliant Mixture Zinnia Mixes

Double Zahara™ Brilliant Mixture

Zinnia Seed

Disease-resistant, compact, dwarf plants for garden beds and containers.

Prospera® DMR (CG1) Genovese Basil

Prospera® DMR (CG1)

Organic (F1) Basil Seed

Fast-growing classic Genovese. Downy mildew and Fusarium resistant.

Mia Prospera® Active DMR Genovese Basil

Mia Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Pelleted Basil Seed

Semi-compact Genovese with improved resistance to downy mildew.

Menuette Leaf Parsley

Menuette

Parsley Seed

Unique fern-leaf parsley.

Tip Top Alaska Salmon Nasturtium

Tip Top Alaska Salmon

Nasturtium Seed

Standout color combination.

Double Zahara™ Cherry Zinnias

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Double Zahara™ Cherry

Zinnia Seed

Disease-resistant, compact, dwarf plants for garden beds and containers.

Lemon Mint Monarda (Bee Balm)

Lemon Mint

Monarda Seed

Vigorous blooms add wildflower look, spicy citrus scent to bouquets.

Sunset Tropical Tulips

Sunset Tropical

Tulip Bulb

Rich, rose-colored blooms on very strong stems.

Flamingo Purple Celosia

Flamingo Purple

Celosia Seed

Productive, decorative foliage for late summer.

Patio Baby Mini Eggplants

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Patio Baby

(F1) Eggplant Seed

The best container variety, ideal for small-space gardening.

Big Smile Dwarf Sunflowers

Big Smile

Sunflower Seed

Slightly larger blooms than Sunny Smile.

Ellagance White Lavender

Ellagance White

Lavender Seed

Improved first-year-flowering white lavender.

Feathertop Grasses, Ornamental

Feathertop

Ornamental Grass Seed

Elegant fresh or dried flower with masses of white, nodding plumes.

Lunchbox Yellow Sweet Peppers

Lunchbox Yellow

Organic Snack Pepper Seed

Sweet and flavorful mini-sized peppers, perfect for a healthy snack.

Eros Sweet Peppers

Eros

Organic (F1) Bell Pepper Seed

Early golden yellow mini bell, the perfect partner to Cupid.

Double Zahara™ Bright Orange Zinnias

Double Zahara™ Bright Orange

Zinnia Seed

Disease-resistant, compact, dwarf plants for garden beds and containers.

New Look Dusty Miller

New Look

Pelleted Dusty Miller Seed

Large, deeply lobed and flat silvery leaves for elegant bouquet filler.

Summer Breeze Cherry Blossom Strawberry Seeds

Summer Breeze Cherry Blossom

(F1) Strawberry Seed

Unique double blooms.

Nelly Standard Chives

Nelly

Chive Seed

Fine- to medium-leaf chive.

Noga Prospera® Active DMR Genovese Basil

Noga Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Pelleted Basil Seed

Tall Genovese with improved resistance to downy mildew.

Prospera® DMR (CG1) Genovese Basil

Prospera® DMR (CG1)

Organic Pelleted (F1) Basil Seed

Fast-growing classic Genovese. Downy mildew and Fusarium resistant.

Penny™ All Season Mix Viola (Pansy)

Penny™ All Season Mix

(F1) Viola Seed

Uniquely-colored blooms all season long.