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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Double Cascade Pink Petunia

Double Cascade Pink

Pelleted (F1) Petunia Seed

Large double-flowered petunia.

Mellow Star Sweet Peppers

Mellow Star

(F1) Shishito Pepper Seed

Traditional Japanese shishito for tempura, cooking, or salads.

Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil) Holy Basil

Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil)

Organic Basil Seed

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

Flamingo Purple Celosia

Flamingo Purple

Celosia Seed

Productive, decorative foliage for late summer.

Nelly Standard Chives

Nelly

Chive Seed

Fine- to medium-leaf chive.

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Durango Flame French Marigolds

Durango Flame

Marigold Seed

Compact and vigorous plants.

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Unicorn Curly Kale

Unicorn

Kale Seed

Beautiful.

Double Zahara™ Salmon Zinnias

Double Zahara™ Salmon

Zinnia Seed

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

Hansel Mini Eggplants

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Hansel

(F1) Eggplant Seed

Abundant yields of solid purple specialty fruits on compact plants.

Amethyst Improved Purple Basil

Amethyst Improved

Basil Seed

Genovese-type purple basil.

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Durango Tangerine French Marigolds

Durango Tangerine

Marigold Seed

Compact and vigorous plants.

Persian Carpet Zinnias

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Persian Carpet

Zinnia Seed

Heirloom variety with warm, rich colors.

Tip Top Alaska Salmon Nasturtium

Tip Top Alaska Salmon

Nasturtium Seed

Standout color combination.

New Look Dusty Miller

New Look

Pelleted Dusty Miller Seed

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

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Dreams™ Burgundy Petunia

Dreams™ Burgundy

Pelleted (F1) Petunia Seed

Mounding petunia.

Scarlet Runner Bean Scarlet Runner Bean

Scarlet Runner Bean

Flower Seed

The striking, edible scarlet flowers are a hummingbird favorite.

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Bonanza™ Deep Orange French Marigolds

Bonanza™ Deep Orange

Marigold Seed

Double crested flowers on compact plants.

Sweet Thai Asian Basil

Sweet Thai

Organic Basil Seed

Authentic Thai basil flavor.