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Grows Well In Containers

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 greenhouses and patios), and produce high yields. Choose from a broad array of the best vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers for containers.

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Lemon Bush Eucalyptus

Lemon Bush

Eucalyptus Seed

Lemon-scented foliage.

Nelly Standard Chives

Nelly

Chive Seed

Fine- to medium-leaf chive.

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

Mara des Bois – Spring-Planted

Strawberry Plants

Incredible flavor and fragrance.

Jordy Standard Chives

Jordy

Chive Seed

Medium- to fine-leaf chive.

Seascape – Spring-Planted Strawberry Bare-Root Plants

Seascape – Spring-Planted

Strawberry Plants

Productive day-neutral variety.

Summer Breeze Cherry Blossom Strawberry Seeds

Summer Breeze Cherry Blossom

(F1) Strawberry Seed

Unique double blooms.

Spicy Bush Fine Leaf Basil

Spicy Bush

Basil Seed

Small, dome-shaped plants with fine leaves, perfect for pots or beds.

Victoria Rhubarb Crowns

Victoria

Rhubarb Crowns

Excellent cooking quality in this early, abundant producer.

Tangerine Gem Marigold

Tangerine Gem

Marigold Seed

Bite-size for use as edible garnish.

Creeping Thyme

Creeping

Thyme Seed

Sturdy aromatic ground cover, drought tolerant once established.

Tuscany Basil

Tuscany

Basil Seed

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

Seascape – Spring-Planted Strawberry Bare-Root Plants

Seascape – Spring-Planted

Organic Strawberry Plants

Productive day-neutral variety.

Aya Prospera® Active DMR Genovese Basil

Aya Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Basil Seed

Highly resistant to downy mildew.

Eros Sweet Bell Peppers

Eros

(F1) Bell Pepper Seed

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

Jalafuego Hot Peppers

Jalafuego

Organic (F1) Jalapeño Pepper Seed

Big, smooth, dark green fruits.

Sweet Marjoram Marjoram

Sweet Marjoram

Herb Seed

Common variety in a compact plant.

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.

Mia Prospera® Active DMR Genovese Basil

Mia Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Pelleted Basil Seed

Semi-compact Genovese, highly resistant to downy mildew.