20 BEST Vegetables, Fruits & Herbs for CONTAINER GARDENING: Growing in the Garden

Looking for the best vegetables for container gardening? You’ve come to the right place. Container gardening is a simple way to begin gardening, add more space to an existing garden, or make a garden portable. Through the years I’ve grown many crops in containers, and these are my top picks for the 20 best vegetables (fruit & herbs too!) that grow well in containers.
Introduction 00:00
1. Tomatoes 00:18
2. Squash 00:43
3. Lettuce & Greens 1:07
4. Eggplant 01:22
5. Peas 1:33
6. Sweet potatoes 01:49
7. Carrots 02:02
8. Onions 02:13
9. Garlic 02:22
10. Peppers 2:33
11. Potatoes 2:54
12. Okra 3:10
13. Swiss Chard 03:22
14. Kale 03:31
15. Cauliflower 03:38
16. Cabbage 03:48
17. Strawberries 03:52
18. Citrus Trees 04:02
19. Fig Trees 04:24
20. Herbs 04:38
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  • @wellthisisinteresting4912
    @wellthisisinteresting49122 жыл бұрын

    gardening KZread is so wholesome , I have found my people

  • @lewiskibitok9779

    @lewiskibitok9779

    15 күн бұрын

    Ilove❤❤❤❤❤❤❤the way you make your video

  • @dianesaulnier9772
    @dianesaulnier97723 ай бұрын

    Thank you. We live in the desert of western Colorado.....hot and dry. 62 years ago, my mother in law gave me a cutting of her favorite mint plant....we lived in New England at the time. I had it there and then moved it when we moved west. It is flourishing in a large container where it only gets about 2-3 hours or sun per day. It is wonderful for mint tea and makes a wonderful mint jelly....

  • @ema8909
    @ema89092 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely LOVED the speed of this video. Jam packed with info. Thank you!!

  • @akrossmann1631
    @akrossmann1631 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the inspiration! Btw bangs look cute on you!

  • @CoryH
    @CoryH5 ай бұрын

    Cucumbers grow really good in pails. I grew over 150 plants last year 5 seeds per pail

  • @sandramoore8903
    @sandramoore89035 ай бұрын

    Asparagus, Okra, Roma Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Yellow potatoes, leaf lettuce, kale, Spinach, winter squash, onions for my husband from zone 5.

  • @gardingyrl3501
    @gardingyrl35012 жыл бұрын

    I have a small space so I grow peppers, basil, nasturtium, dill, with my cherry tomatoes in a large 23-24 in Terra Cotta container

  • @adriennesmith1023
    @adriennesmith10232 жыл бұрын

    I grew two varieties of eggplant in Dollar Tree mop buckets in cow manure and compost last year.

  • @sparkyin3d

    @sparkyin3d

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the idea!

  • @user-hz7kv6js6l
    @user-hz7kv6js6l6 ай бұрын

    I started my garden in containers and grow bags. I live in zone 9b SW Florida, but in 2023, I decided to grow my vegetable garden in raised beds. It's been a game changer for me. It's been a lot less work, less time watering, less time amending the soil. I can do more companion planting. I had little to no bugs last year. Overall, I thought I liked container gardening, but I love raised bed square foot companion gardening better.

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    6 ай бұрын

    If you can do raised beds then that is an easier option, glad it's worked well for you!

  • @judyfolkers4167
    @judyfolkers41672 жыл бұрын

    As a Gardner who has a fairly large garden but am experimenting with containers this helps me plan out my garden space and try new things. THANK YOU!!

  • @jackiek4159
    @jackiek41592 жыл бұрын

    Loved this video! I literally want to plant ALL of these veggies and herbs! 😍🙌🏻

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    Perfect!

  • @anastasiadarmawan9489

    @anastasiadarmawan9489

    2 жыл бұрын

    Immediately subscribe your channel 👍👏👌 will plant those

  • @GreenLove1
    @GreenLove12 жыл бұрын

    I think you covered pretty much ALL my favorite vegetables. I am going to be growing in containers a lot more going forward. Thanks for a GREAT video!

  • @SongofaBeach2012
    @SongofaBeach20122 жыл бұрын

    This is perfect! My husband and I are renters and we also live in the desert where the ground is hard as a rock so it's nice to have an alternative means to garden. Also, your cauliflower is beautiful!

  • @kiagregson1649
    @kiagregson16492 жыл бұрын

    Love this thank you! Currently looking at growing in my balcony so this is amazing 🤩

  • @lildebdoll60
    @lildebdoll60 Жыл бұрын

    Hello from OKC. First year starting me my Garden/Containers project...woohoo. Canning and Prepping as well . Wow excited can't wait til winter to look back and see what if anything I accomplished. 😊 All with the help of My Lord, of course...Take Care Blessings 🙏

  • @pauladeitch3739
    @pauladeitch37392 жыл бұрын

    I've been planting in 5 gallon buckets and grow bags for a few yrs now.loved this video!!!!

  • @gardenhighlightsworm
    @gardenhighlightsworm2 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed this video because I have a balcony garden so everything I grow is in containers. Like you said you can control those evasive plants so much easier in containers.

  • @fiyahriddims
    @fiyahriddims2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you,I have some planting to start and needed ideas for containers. 💐

  • @elsiepowers2338
    @elsiepowers23382 жыл бұрын

    Hello from Schulenburg, Texas 😊 Mrs. Angela today January.29, 2022 is my first time watching you and I loved all your ideas ❤

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @cabighorse
    @cabighorse Жыл бұрын

    I stumbled on your channel searching poly culture. You are now my new gardening inspiration. Thank you so much

  • @royalhadassah417
    @royalhadassah4172 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this very helpful video. It's concise, yet loaded. I'm new to gardening, just this year trying out a few things. Your great video gave me plenty of ideas to try out next Spring. Cheers!

  • @vearnstitts9621
    @vearnstitts96212 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your info!! I’m going to try container gardening this year.

  • @yolandadunmore104
    @yolandadunmore1042 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this wonderful video; I’m so glad the KZread algorithm suggested it to me. I’m new to gardening and your information is extremely helpful.

  • @smooth1boy
    @smooth1boy2 жыл бұрын

    Good video, clear, consise and we'll organized. Love top tens. Thanks!

  • @BS-j1965
    @BS-j19652 жыл бұрын

    The best gardening info on you tube yet👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻thank you so much🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️

  • @oopsallbugs
    @oopsallbugs2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I live in a small apartment and really want to grow produce on our patio ☺️

  • @conniecasale3593
    @conniecasale35932 жыл бұрын

    Love to PLANT EVERYTHING IN NICE FLOWER 🌸 POTS. THANKS 🙏 SO MUCH. CANT WAIT TO SEE WHAT ELSE YOU HAVE FOR US.

  • @BobbyHickey
    @BobbyHickey2 жыл бұрын

    Love content and to the point presentation. Very helpful, thank you!

  • @jasonfrazier83
    @jasonfrazier832 жыл бұрын

    So much info in a short video. Thanks for giving us the variety to use.

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @riekodi5508
    @riekodi55082 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. I grow all my citrus in containers and they do so well. God bless.

  • @ABetterMeee
    @ABetterMeee2 жыл бұрын

    Bless your heart for sharing this knowledge, thank you.

  • @MarieDiaries712
    @MarieDiaries7122 жыл бұрын

    Going save this video so I can try at least two start off with see how it goes & how I do. 👌🏾❤ this! Inspiration to expand & explore my newly green thumb 🙂

  • @RandomBiggz
    @RandomBiggz Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this! This is exactly what I needed!

  • @theleciatomlinson6664
    @theleciatomlinson66642 жыл бұрын

    Amazing amount of ideas in such a compact video! So many of your favorites are space saving which is super helpful. I look forward to moving some of the veggies to containers next time around. I have my saffron bulbs planted in a container to allow for portability as the summer heats up. Thank you, have a wonderful Thanksgiving

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good idea! Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!

  • @babybree175
    @babybree1752 жыл бұрын

    I needed this video...thank mi lady

  • @StoicGardens
    @StoicGardens2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm trying to improve my hobbies and gardening is something that I've always wanted to do. This is a great start and I'm in the south so I think our climate is similar!

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    Best of luck! You can do it!

  • @diannehaunje9965
    @diannehaunje99652 жыл бұрын

    This is so helpful..thanks..

  • @user-ox5oo5es1w
    @user-ox5oo5es1w6 ай бұрын

    My favorite is Swiss chard. I have it in my large pot and have harvested from early spring through December in my greenhouse.

  • @user-eg7lv4ne6c
    @user-eg7lv4ne6c4 ай бұрын

    Loved this video! I literally want to plant ALL of these veggies and herbs!

  • @gardenfunwithjane4897
    @gardenfunwithjane48972 жыл бұрын

    I love containers! I live in a very dry desert also. From Utah just above you. I love to layer my containers like a mini hugelkulture pot. And then plant in the top compost layer. Then mulch the top with wood chips. Containers in the desert sure do dry out fast. But having them layered with organic materials keep a lot more moisture. I love learning from you. Great information and beautiful videos and pictures as always! Great job!

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent tip, thanks!

  • @zaharachoribona3370
    @zaharachoribona33702 жыл бұрын

    Woooow, thanks for sharing

  • @xchocolate30x
    @xchocolate30x2 жыл бұрын

    Yes I'm a new gardener I started last year and I started using containers this year I'm doing raised beds and vertical gardening thank you so much for this post 💪💪💜💜 eggplant is my favorite container veggie I'm growing white egg plants

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful!

  • @robertawestbrooks9531
    @robertawestbrooks95313 ай бұрын

    I love container growing, I find it easy, and safer for my plants😂

  • @tessloneill7978
    @tessloneill79782 жыл бұрын

    Believe it or not I am growing corn in a 20 lbs grow bag. I put about six plants in each bag. So far the corn is three feet tall. Dark green and lots of broad leaves. I can’t wait until harvest. I want to see if I was successful.

  • @nokostribe7949
    @nokostribe79492 жыл бұрын

    Loved this video, so much good info. Thanks love!! 💚

  • @ThekkanAD345
    @ThekkanAD3452 жыл бұрын

    I love ur videos especially the compositing videos , extremely articulate :)

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @carolcollins3108
    @carolcollins31082 жыл бұрын

    Great video packed with good ideas. I love to grow stringbeans. They grow very well.

  • @lylyg1644
    @lylyg16442 жыл бұрын

    Video well done. Thank you! Subscribed!

  • @babybree175
    @babybree1752 жыл бұрын

    I needed this so badly..thank you

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great!

  • @dr.morphine4685
    @dr.morphine46852 жыл бұрын

    Thoroughly enjoyed watching! 😊👍

  • @augardenideas2189
    @augardenideas21892 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing 20 types of plants in the garden, I love gardening, and I would love to talk about plants.

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @christianbrock7580
    @christianbrock7580 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you this is really helpful!!!😊😊😊

  • @LukeO870
    @LukeO8706 ай бұрын

    Excellent...Thank You !!!

  • @misamisa2677
    @misamisa267710 ай бұрын

    I had my fig tree outside in NY people were surprised to see it thriving full of figs i used to add kitchen scraps around it make a whole drop them in cover, i also used lots of mulch all around it.

  • @carolynmoody9460
    @carolynmoody94602 жыл бұрын

    This video was perfect for me.. Blessings

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @virgiewalker3272
    @virgiewalker32722 жыл бұрын

    So far all was listed in Mississippi I grow early spring and late Summer. Thabks

  • @Pat19997
    @Pat19997 Жыл бұрын

    The best thing about container gardening is you can move them around the yard, optimizing growth using the weather.

  • @wayneenglish2658
    @wayneenglish2658 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your information

  • @doriswoo4455
    @doriswoo44558 ай бұрын

    Love you. Love your tips.

  • @GmamaGrowz
    @GmamaGrowz2 жыл бұрын

    So far my Hawaiian Hibiscus has been the best container plant that I have 🌺🤩 Thanks for sharing!

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful!

  • @albertweis7669
    @albertweis76692 жыл бұрын

    I. Thank. This. Will. Work. For. Me. I. Had. A. Stroke.

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    Best of luck to you.

  • @liltsummerlin423
    @liltsummerlin423 Жыл бұрын

    This was so Helpful!!

  • @ronaldperkins4323
    @ronaldperkins4323 Жыл бұрын

    So far...my favorite KZread gardener. And not just because I lived in AZ. 😊

  • @macrocoachkellimichelle
    @macrocoachkellimichelle2 жыл бұрын

    You are simply the best!

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you!

  • @matthewdecker3347
    @matthewdecker33472 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait to grow potatoes and garlic!

  • @tuconexionlocal7516
    @tuconexionlocal75162 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thank you so much 🥰

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @margaretdrake1978
    @margaretdrake19782 жыл бұрын

    Nice!!

  • @theswissgardenvlog3189
    @theswissgardenvlog31892 жыл бұрын

    Cabbages, sweet potato and mint would be my favorite things to grow in containers. I tried zucchini in container last season and it wasn’t doing well until I transplanted it in one of my raised beds.

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've had good luck with this container type of zucchini: sh2543.ositracker.com/159509/9151/url_15508

  • @afiabegum5838
    @afiabegum58382 жыл бұрын

    Nice lot of plants

  • @jephthahjunor2815
    @jephthahjunor28152 жыл бұрын

    I love container farming hope I will be able to fulfill my passion like you.

  • @sazaragarden
    @sazaragarden8 ай бұрын

    subur subur sekali tanamannya bunda ,,...

  • @rrina5354
    @rrina53542 ай бұрын

    So helpful thx

  • @yolereed1
    @yolereed12 жыл бұрын

    I’m going to put more vegetables in containers. This past year I experimented in both ground and containers and my results were amazing in our Texas heat.

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    Best of luck to you

  • @katidelon6034
    @katidelon60344 ай бұрын

    This was such a helpful video

  • @BARBIE1988
    @BARBIE19882 жыл бұрын

    Fun video, great options

  • @KitchenGardeningwithMe
    @KitchenGardeningwithMe2 жыл бұрын

    Great video👍 thanks for sharing

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @bethc9404
    @bethc94042 жыл бұрын

    The content is so good, I like all the plants that you've mentioned. Thank you for sharing.

  • @alliepaunovich7143
    @alliepaunovich71432 жыл бұрын

    I ordered a GrowOya. Thank you for the code! I am going to try it with my tomato plant this year. 😁🤞

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hope you like it!

  • @tk-zb6br
    @tk-zb6br2 жыл бұрын

    Never tried it before but I'm gonna try beets in a half whiskey barrel. Potatoes have done well for me in the past.

  • @marilynroberts6644
    @marilynroberts66442 жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness... You've got the most beautiful gardens.. Thank you so much for all the advice and encouragement. I'm a desert city dweller and containers are a lifesaver as far as watering goes. If I might ask, do people have success with grow bags ? 💜🌱💜

  • @donabellahardeneravlogs790
    @donabellahardeneravlogs7902 жыл бұрын

    Amazing ideas really 👍👏👏

  • @anitagaikwad3855
    @anitagaikwad3855 Жыл бұрын

    Great information 🫐

  • @blancachanguan369
    @blancachanguan369 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks very very Beauty from Ecuador.

  • @lindawoody8501
    @lindawoody85015 ай бұрын

    I grew Zucchini Summer Squash well in a 20" plastic pot that has a hole for drainage. I purchased this at one of the big box home improvement stores for under $20.00 each, two seasons ago. I also have had success with Imperial Artichokes (one per pot same kind of pot)

  • @worldrecipemomhyd1134
    @worldrecipemomhyd1134 Жыл бұрын

    Greatt tips ❤

  • @evasilvalayton758
    @evasilvalayton758 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @dn744
    @dn7442 жыл бұрын

    Potatoes in tubs are a winner 🏆

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @AngelaThompson1961
    @AngelaThompson19612 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! New subscriber here! Very helpful tips Angela! Much appreciated, from Angela ! ♥️

  • @ninaking5181
    @ninaking51812 жыл бұрын

    I have an artichoke in a bag. It likes it a lot.

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good to know!

  • @JolleanSmith
    @JolleanSmith2 жыл бұрын

    Asparagus is great in a container. I used to lose my asparagus in the garden. In a container it’s much easier to find!

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great tip!

  • @maryeen8
    @maryeen82 жыл бұрын

    thanks its so good 😍😍😍

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you like it

  • @donbirkholz6842
    @donbirkholz68422 жыл бұрын

    The only thing I grow in containers are blueberries, easy to keep soil acid and moist, although I have also grown sweet potatoes in containers.

  • @worldrecipemomhyd1134
    @worldrecipemomhyd1134 Жыл бұрын

    I grow mustard microgreens in my empty egg carton Amazing Enjoy my secret of Year round salad😋😋

  • @wandakelly2173
    @wandakelly21732 жыл бұрын

    I like to plant ground cherries in containers. They do really well and I can control gathering the fruit better.

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great idea, I may try that next spring. Thanks

  • @HeiderosesPhotograph
    @HeiderosesPhotograph4 ай бұрын

    1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11. 13, 14, 17, 18, 20.....TFS

  • @howtogrowdragonfruitplant7849
    @howtogrowdragonfruitplant78492 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Dragon fruit can also be grown in containers!

  • @sandreawhite7534
    @sandreawhite75342 жыл бұрын

    Broccoli is my favorite as well as green beans.

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yum!

  • @jamesguimary1252
    @jamesguimary12522 жыл бұрын

    Thanks,,👍

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @kirankhoodeeram8597
    @kirankhoodeeram8597 Жыл бұрын

    Super, truly i love your video.It's fantastic. I watch again and again .Thank you very much. (Kiran from Mauritius).

  • @GrowingInTheGarden

    @GrowingInTheGarden

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you again

  • @natashaflanders4375
    @natashaflanders43752 жыл бұрын

    I love planting strawberries in containers