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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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Pink Star® Tulips

Pink Star®

Tulip Bulb

Rose-colored peony-like blooms with peach edges.

Almond Agaricus Sawdust Spawn Sawdust Spawn

Almond Agaricus Sawdust Spawn

Organic Mushrooms

A compost lover.

Majestic Giants II Formula Mix Viola (Pansy)

Majestic Giants II Formula Mix

(F1) Viola Seed

Extra-large pansies.

Lemon Gem Marigold

Lemon Gem

Marigold Seed

Bite-size for use as edible garnish.

Queen Sophia Marigold

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Queen Sophia

Marigold Seed

Dark-orange petals rimmed with gold, a favorite around the world.

Eros Sweet Bell Peppers

Eros

(F1) Bell Pepper Seed

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

Password Tulips

Password

Tulip Bulb

Double tulip with a unique color combination.

Shiitake Sawdust Spawn Sawdust Spawn

Shiitake Sawdust Spawn

Organic Mushrooms

Nutritious and medicinal.

Carmine Splendor Okra

Carmine Splendor

(F1) Okra Seed

Red, high-yielding, and uniform.

Patio Baby Mini Eggplants

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Patio Baby

(F1) Eggplant Seed

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

Lion's Mane Sawdust Spawn Sawdust Spawn

Lion's Mane Sawdust Spawn

Organic Mushrooms

Unique and versatile.

Mellow Star Sweet Peppers

Mellow Star

(F1) Shishito Pepper Seed

Traditional Japanese shishito for tempura, cooking, or salads.

Tuscany Basil

Tuscany

Basil Seed

Attractive, uniform lettuce-leaf type with ruffled, puckered leaves.

Sweet Marjoram Marjoram

Sweet Marjoram

Herb Seed

Common variety in a compact plant.

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Giant of Italy Leaf Parsley

Giant of Italy

Multi-Seed Pelleted Parsley Seed

Standard variety in multi-seed pellet for precision and convenience.

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Genovese Compact, Improved Compact Genovese Basil

Genovese Compact, Improved

Basil Seed

Standard Genovese type for containers.

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Mandarina Lemon Balm

Mandarina

Lemon Balm Seed

Orange citrus aroma.

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Winner Genovese Basil

Winner

Basil Seed

Beautiful basil with huge leaves.

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Prospera® DMR (PS5) Basil

Prospera® DMR (PS5)

Organic (F1) Basil Seed

Multiuse Genovese basil with downy mildew and Fusarium resistance.

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Genovese Compact, Improved Multi-Seed Pellet Compact Genovese Basil

Genovese Compact, Improved Multi-Seed Pellet

Pelleted Basil Seed

Multi-seed pellets for precision sowing and convenience.

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Cupid Sweet Peppers

Cupid

Organic (F1) Bell Pepper Seed

Early and sweet mini bell, partners well with Eros for beautiful duo.

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Persian Carpet Zinnias

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Persian Carpet

Organic Zinnia Seed

Heirloom variety with warm, rich colors.

Seascape – Spring-Planted Strawberry Bare-Root Plants

Seascape – Spring-Planted

Organic Strawberry Plants

Productive day-neutral variety.

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Nelly Standard Chives

Nelly

Organic Chive Seed

Fine- to medium-leaf chive.

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Compact Summer Savory Savory

Compact Summer Savory

Herb Seed

Upright, tidy, and ideal for container sales.

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Victoria Rhubarb Crowns

Victoria

Rhubarb Crowns

Excellent cooking quality in this early, abundant producer.

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Cherokee Sunset Mix Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Cherokee Sunset Mix

Rudbeckia Seed

Large double flowers that bloom all summer long in a range of colors.

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Blue Oyster Sawdust Spawn Sawdust Spawn

Blue Oyster Sawdust Spawn

Organic Mushrooms

Vigorous and reliable.

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Britton Shiso

Britton

Shiso Seed

Eye-catching green leaves with red undersides.

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Mara des Bois – Spring-Planted Strawberry Bare-Root Plants

Mara des Bois – Spring-Planted

Strawberry Plants

Incredible flavor and fragrance.

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Seascape – Spring-Planted Strawberry Bare-Root Plants

Seascape – Spring-Planted

Strawberry Plants

Productive day-neutral variety.

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Nature™ Antique Shades Viola (Pansy)

Nature™ Antique Shades

(F1) Viola Seed

Rich and elegant color blend.

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Lemon Star Marigold

Lemon Star

Marigold Seed

Bite-size for use as edible garnish.

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QIS™ Formula Mix Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

QIS™ Formula Mix

Gomphrena Seed

Productive accent flower for fresh and dried arrangements.

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Nature™ Mulberry Shades Viola (Pansy)

Nature™ Mulberry Shades

(F1) Viola Seed

Moody and rich color blend.

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Art Shades Mix Phlox

Art Shades Mix

Phlox Seed

Fast-growing accent flower for bouquets and borders.

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