what to plant in containers
Almost any vegetable will grow in a container, but some pay off more generously than others, and with some vegetables particular varieties are suited to container growing. Beans: Choose dwarf or bush varieties. Sow directly in warm soil. A 10-inch (25 cm) pot supports two plants. Beets: Sow directly, thin plants and use when they’re …
Vegetables in containers
If you’re an apartment-dweller or your home is on a small city lot, chances are you don’t have enough space to keep a large garden. But that shouldn’t prevent you from growing and enjoying your own garden-fresh vegetables. By growing vegetables in containers, your balcony, deck or patio can be the site of a productive …