NO GARDEN? HERE ARE 66 THINGS YOU CAN GROW AT HOME IN CONTAINERS
These days, almost all the food that we can buy in the market is GMO. That’s why it is always healthier for us to grow our own, safe food.Another significant thing is that growing your own food is much cheaper. Make sure you opt for the appropriate planter or container and make sure you learn how to do it correctly. Start by finding some seeds or starter plants.
These tips will serve you a lot!
TREE FRUITS – INCLUDING APPLES
You don’t need much space; you can grow apples in a container, whether it is on the balcony or other small space. This technique is called espaliering.
- Kumquats
- Blackberries
- Figs
- Pomegranates
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Pears
- Avocados
CITRUS FRUITS
These types of trees are especially good for beginning gardeners.
- Meyer lemons
- Dwarf oranges
- Tangerines
- Limes
- Grapefruit
TROPICAL FRUITS
These fruits are very simple and easy for growing,even in non-tropical climates.
- Papaya
- Pineapple
- Bananas
- Guavas
THE REAL SURPRISES
- Strawberries
- Aloe vera
- Tea (herbal one)
- Quinoa
- Hops (the ‘spice’ ingredient in beer is pretty easy to grow)
THE NON-SURPRISES
- Cucumbers
- Tomatoes
- Sweet peppers
- Hot peppers
- Summer squash
- Other squashes, such as pumpkin and acorn
MELONS
- Golden midget watermelon
- Small cantaloupe
- Jenny lind melon (an heirloom cantaloupe)
HERBS
If you do any container-sharing, make a little research first and learn which herbs exist well together.
- Sage
- Basil
- Parsley
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Catnip
- Parsley
- Chives
- Rosemary
LEAFY GREENS
- Swiss chard
- Kale
- Spinach
- Mesclun greens
- Arugula
- Lettuces (from micro-greens to head or loose-leaf)
- Collard greens
- Mustard greens
ROOT VEGETABLES
- Beets
- Potatoes
- Carrots
OTHER HEALTHY-SOUNDING STUFF
- Wheatgrass
- Sprouts
- More sprouts: lentil sprouts and mung bean
- Turnips
- Kohlrabi
- Rutabagas
- Sugar snap peas
- Celeriac
- Rhubarb
- Parsnips
- Pole beans
- Jerusalem artichoke
- Mushrooms
- Asparagus (despite some disagreements and statements that it does not do well in a container. You should try if you are willing to risk)
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