Container Gardening

What Size Pot Do Tomatoes Need?

Find the minimum container size for tomatoes and check whether your pot is big enough

Tomatoes in Containers vs. In the Ground

See what actually changes — root volume, watering, feeding — when tomatoes are grown in a pot instead of the ground

Growing Basil in a Pot

Find the minimum pot size for basil and what to know about growing it in containers

What Size Pot Do Peppers Need?

Find the minimum container size for peppers and check whether your pot is big enough

Can Cucumbers Grow in Containers?

Find the minimum pot size for cucumbers and what changes about staking and drying out

Growing Lettuce in Containers

Find the minimum pot depth and size for lettuce, including shallow salad-table setups

Can Green Beans Grow in Containers?

Find the minimum pot size for bush beans grown in containers