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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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White Swan Marigold

White Swan

(F1) Marigold Seed

Creamy white marigold.

Prospera® Italian Large Leaf DMR (ILL2) Italian Large Leaf Basil

Prospera® Italian Large Leaf DMR (ILL2)

Organic (F1) Basil Seed

Fast-growing with large leaves. Downy mildew and Fusarium resistant.

Mellow Star Sweet Peppers

Mellow Star

(F1) Shishito Pepper Seed

Traditional Japanese shishito for tempura, cooking, or salads.

Oklahoma White Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma White

Zinnia Seed

Excellent vase life and low susceptibility to powdery mildew.

Giant Yellow Marigold

Giant Yellow

(F1) Marigold Seed

Tall, strong stems for cut flowers.

Durango Outback Mix Marigold

Durango Outback Mix

Marigold Seed

Extra-large blooms with outstanding uniformity.

Primed Rosemary Rosemary

Primed Rosemary

Herb Seed

Quicker, more reliable germination.

Greek Oregano Oregano

Greek Oregano

Herb Seed

A true Greek oregano with strong aroma and flavor.

Oklahoma Formula Mix Improved Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma Formula Mix Improved

Zinnia Seed

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

Oklahoma Pink Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma Pink

Zinnia Seed

Medium-size blooms, excellent vase life, less prone to powdery mildew.

QIS™ Carmine Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

QIS™ Carmine

Gomphrena Seed

Unique, bright-rose-colored gomphrena for cut flowers.

Audray White Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

Audray White

Gomphrena Seed

Best white gomphrena for cut flowers.

Oklahoma Carmine Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma Carmine

Zinnia Seed

Excellent vase life and low susceptibility to powdery mildew.

Coco™ Gold Marigold

Coco™ Gold

(F1) Marigold Seed

Uniform series with excellent performance.

Silver Drop Eucalyptus

Silver Drop

Eucalyptus Seed

Best eucalyptus variety for fresh or dried bouquets.

QIS™ Orange Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

QIS™ Orange

Gomphrena Seed

Best orange gomphrena for cut flowers.

Strawberry Fields Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

Strawberry Fields

Gomphrena Seed

Best red gomphrena for cut flowers, excellent complement to QIS series.

Cruiser Cilantro (Coriander)

Cruiser

Cilantro/Coriander Seed

Bolt-resistant variety with uniform plants.