Choose these 17 best vegetables for container growing, sow them right away

Growing vegetables in containers is very feasible, provided you choose some that are easy to grow and pick some suitable containers, and the 19 easiest vegetables to grow below are very suitable. Will you give them a try?

1. Tomatoes

There is no doubt that tomatoes are the most vital vegetables; you can grow them in flower pots. Tomatoes need plenty of sunlight every day (5-6 hours a day is best). The size of the container depends on the variety of tomato you want to grow. You can try high-yielding cherry tomatoes.

2. Green beans

Most bean vegetables are climbing, dense types; they grow upward, grow very fast in flower pots, and are very easy to grow.

You can grow them on a trellis by a wall. Within a few weeks, you will get a green wall, and they will all climb up along the trellis. They need plenty of sunlight and a long, deep pot.

3. Lettuce

Lettuce grows quickly and can be planted all year round; you will soon harvest a big pot of vegetables. Since lettuce is a fast-growing seasonal crop, gardening friends in the north can plant it in spring, summer and autumn, while gardening friends in the south can also plant it in winter.

Lettuce does not need too deep a flower pot. When planting, be sure to leave at least 10-odd cm of space between each plant. It needs fertile, well-drained soil, frequent watering, and keeping the soil moist.

4. Chili peppers

Chili peppers are container plants with a very high yield. Their root system is relatively large and deep, so they need a large, deep flower pot, and they also need a sunny and warm place to thrive. They need fertile, well-drained soil and proper fertilization.

5. Cherry radishes

This kind of radish is very cute, with red skin and white flesh. It is also a fast-growing vegetable and very suitable for container growing. Don't they look like cherries?

6. Bok choy

This bok choy can be harvested in about a few weeks after planting. It does not need too much sunlight; about 3-4 hours of sunlight a day is enough. However, they need plenty of water and occasional organic fertilizer to thrive.

7. Spinach

Spinach is one of the best container vegetables. It can grow very well in pots, and can even be grown in a relatively shady place with just a little sunlight occasionally. It does not need a very deep container, its root system is relatively shallow, it grows relatively fast, and it is also suitable for growing on a windowsill.

8. Peas

Peas like a mild environment. They are a relatively interesting plant, with cute flowers, and can be grown on a trellis; container growing also requires some support. They can be grown on a balcony; choose some low-growing varieties and water frequently, because peas like slightly moist soil, as long as it is not waterlogged, and place them somewhere that gets full sunlight.

9. Carrots

Carrots grow best in cool weather. Container growing requires regular watering; otherwise keep the potting soil slightly moist, not too dry. Growing this plant in containers is easy, and it does not need too much space.

10. Cucumbers

Cucumbers are heavy feeders and also need frequent watering. Use a medium-sized pot (depending on the variety) and full sun. You can have your own successfully grown crisp cucumbers within a few months.

11. Eggplants

Although eggplants easily attract pests, they are still very easy to grow well. They need a warm, humid environment and can tolerate high temperatures. They are a relatively suitable summer crop. If you live in the warm south, you can grow them all year round, keeping plenty of sunlight and fertilizing properly.

12. Zucchini

Zucchini is a very easy plant to grow. Zucchini grown in containers can also give a bumper harvest. Although I don't like eating it, I quite like growing it. It is the most suitable vegetable for balconies and rooftops, and it likes sunlight.

13. Kale

Kale is also relatively suitable for container growing, with emerald green leaves. It is recommended to grow one plant per pot. Its root system is not too deep, but it grows relatively sturdy and very quickly.

Of course, there are also a great many varieties of it. Gardening friends in warm regions can plant it all year round!

14. Beets

Beets relatively like growing in a warm environment. Of course, they are also a relatively cold-tolerant crop and very suitable for container growing. A flower pot of more than 15 cm is enough, and it does not need to be too deep.

15. Mustard greens

Mustard greens are not cold-tolerant and like a warm environment. They do not need much care to grow and are relatively easy plants to grow; the seed germination rate is very high!

16. Garlic

Garlic is expensive, but it is one of the healthiest foods. The best part is that you can also grow it in containers at home. Garlic greens can also be eaten; you can use them in salads, sandwiches, and many other preparations. To grow garlic in containers, choose a pot at least 6-8 inches deep and as wide as possible, and you need to leave 5-6 inches of space between each clove of your plants.

17. Bitter melon

How can summer be without the green, bitter bitter melon (bitter gourd)? It is one of the last vegetables to cool and soothe the mood in the scorching summer. It can also grow very well in a large container. Because it needs to climb to grow, you need to provide some support or set up a trellis. The container depth needs to be more than 30 cm; long trough-shaped containers are most suitable!