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8 Of The Best Vegetables That Are Surprisingly Easy To Grow In Containers

An unexpected benefit of gardening in containers is how portable it makes your garden.

You can move your garden to different locations, take it with you on vacation and grow food in places that don’t have a yard! Small spaces are no longer an issue because there’s always room for a few plants.

If you don’t want to spend hours digging up the soil or mulching around plants in the ground, consider growing vegetables in pots instead. The best thing about container gardens? They’re fun and easy—no need for heavy equipment or construction expertise required!

Carrots are surprisingly easy to grow in containers and pots.

Carrots are surprisingly easy to grow in containers, and there are many ways to do it. You can plant them in pots or window boxes, or even a raised bed—but if you want the quickest results and longest harvest period, choose one of these options:

Potting mix with potting soil (or something similar)
Topsoil mixed with sand or gravel

Greens can grow quickly when grown in containers or pots

Greens are a good choice for container gardening because they grow quickly, require little space, and can be grown indoors or outdoors. They are also easy to grow in containers, so you don’t have to worry about them getting too big for the container before you’re ready to harvest them. If you’ve got limited space and want some green on your windowsill, greens are an excellent choice!

Greens such as spinach and lettuce can be grown from seedling tubers that have been started indoors in early spring (or even fall). You’ll need a sunny location with at least six hours of sunlight per day—the more sun exposure, the better! You’ll also want good drainage around where your plant will sit so it doesn’t rot over time due to excess moisture buildup around its roots.”

Beans are a great choice for growing in containers or pots.

Beans are a great choice for growing in containers or pots. They’re easy to grow and can be harvested quickly, making them ideal for busy gardeners who don’t have time to spend hours weeding their vegetables. Beans also work well in containers because they can be eaten right away; the vines will climb up the sides of your pot and form beans that are ready to be picked when they reach five inches long.

Beets are one of the easiest vegetables to grow in container gardens.

Beets are one of the easiest vegetables to grow in containers. They can be grown in a wide variety of containers—from large hanging baskets to small pots. The roots will only reach up to about 1 foot, so you’ll need plenty of room for your root ball or container. If you’re growing them in a large container, it’s best not to place them directly on top of the soil; instead, add some compost or mulch around the base of your beet plant and keep them well-watered until they’re ready for harvest.

Salad greens are a great choice for container gardens.

Salad greens are a great choice for container gardens. They’re easy to grow and have a long season, which means you can harvest them throughout the summer months.

Lettuce: Choose varieties that tolerate both heat and cold, like romaine hearts or Bibb lettuce.
Spinach: Use leafy varieties such as baby spinach or Italian flat-leaf parsley; in warmer climates, you may want to try flowering types like “Bright Lights” (also known as “Iceberg”).
Arugula: This spicy green has been popping up on menus across the country lately—it’s delicious! If you love arugula but don’t want it any more than one week out of every month, consider growing your own indoors during times when your garden would be dormant for the winter months. You can also grow an indoor version of this tasty herb outdoors when temperatures stay above freezing through December with proper drainage and fertilization (see below).

Peas are another good container garden option.

Peas are another good container garden option. They’re an ol-season vegetable, which means that they need plenty of water and nutrients (like nitrogen), but they don’t need much fertilizer.

The first thing to know is that peas grow best in full sun; they’ll tolerate some shade but will not produce as well. Peas also grow best in large containers—a half wine barrel or larger works great for them! When planting your peas, make sure to dig them up as soon as you see growth appear, otherwise the plant could get too tall and become difficult to manage later on.

Radishes are hardy enough to grow easily just about anywhere, including container gardens

Radishes are a good choice for container gardening because they’re easy to grow, even in containers. They can be planted in spring and summer, making them an excellent choice if you want to add some color to your garden during the early months of autumn or winter when it may be too cold to go outside.

Radishes grow quickly, so they make great candidates for container gardens as well. If you’re looking for something that can get started right away and produce harvestable roots within a few weeks, this is perfect!

Cucumbers are another good option for growing in container gardens

Cucumbers are another good option for growing in container gardens. They’re easy to grow and don’t require much maintenance, making them perfect for container gardens.

Cucumbers can be grown in a variety of containers, including hanging baskets and pots on the ground or trellises. The size of your cucumber will determine how you grow it; if you have little space, choose a dwarf variety that will fit into your space without taking up too much room or spreading out too far. If you have bigger plans for your cucumber garden (or if having several different types is appealing), consider planting one large tree-like plant with multiple trunks all growing together as one organism that produces both fruits and foliage at once!

I share my best vegetable varieties for container gardening and my top tips for success!

Here are 8 vegetables that are surprisingly easy to grow in containers:

Bok choy (Chinese cabbage)
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cauliflower
Collard greens, kalend other leafy greens such as spinach and lettuce. These can be grown from seed or direct-seeded into peat pots or even small plastic pots with drainage holes cut into the bottom. Make sure you have enough room for these plants to spread out their roots! If you’re growing them indoors on a windowsill, make sure they have plenty of light—and don’t forget about watering them regularly!

Conclusion

I hope that this list of vegetables has been helpful to you in your adventure of growing vegetables in containers. If you have any questions or comments about these plants, feel free to leave them below!