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Grows Well In Containers

The secret to successful container gardening is choosing the right varieties. In our trials we’ve identified the following as container-friendly: they’re compact, thrive in small spaces (like greenhouses and patios), and produce high yields. Choose from a broad array of the best vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers for containers.

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Lunchbox Pepper Mix Sweet Peppers

Lunchbox Pepper Mix

Organic Snack Pepper Seed

Sweet and flavorful mini-sized peppers; all three colors in one mix.

Durango Outback Mix Marigold

Durango Outback Mix

Marigold Seed

Extra-large blooms with outstanding uniformity.

Ellagance Purple Lavender

Ellagance Purple

Lavender Seed

First-year flowering lavender.

Oklahoma Formula Mix Improved Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma Formula Mix Improved

Zinnia Seed

Bright colors, excellent vase life, and low susceptibility to powdery mildew.

Cruiser Cilantro (Coriander)

Cruiser

Cilantro/Coriander Seed

Bolt-resistant variety with uniform plants.

Oklahoma Salmon Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma Salmon

Zinnia Seed

Bright salmon color with low susceptibility to powdery mildew.

Alpha Calendula

Alpha

Organic Calendula Seed

Clear bright orange blooms reminiscent of gerberas.

Giant Yellow Marigold

Giant Yellow

Marigold Seed

Tall, strong stems for cut flowers.

Silver Dollar Eucalyptus

Silver Dollar

Eucalyptus Seed

Large silvery blue-green leaves appear to be strung on the stem.

Prospera® Italian Large Leaf DMR (ILL2) Italian Large Leaf Basil

Prospera® Italian Large Leaf DMR (ILL2)

Organic (F1) Basil Seed

Fast-growing with large leaves. Downy mildew and Fusarium resistant.

Greek Oregano Oregano

Greek Oregano

Herb Seed

A true Greek oregano with strong aroma and flavor.

Paradiso Tall Mix Echinacea (Coneflower)

Paradiso Tall Mix

Echinacea Seed

Tall, first-year flowering perennial in a wide range of colors.

Alaska Mix Nasturtium

Alaska Mix

Nasturtium Seed

Green-and-white variegated foliage.

Mia Prospera® Active DMR Genovese Basil

Mia Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Basil Seed

Semi-compact Genovese, highly resistant to downy mildew.

Giant Orange Marigold

Giant Orange

Marigold Seed

Tall, strong stems for cut flowers.

Flashback Mix Calendula

Flashback Mix

Organic Calendula Seed

Spectacular mix of colors with bicolor petals.

Teddy Dill

Teddy

Dill Seed

For field, container, and hydroponic production.

Jalafuego Hot Peppers

Jalafuego

(F1) Jalapeño Pepper Seed

Big, smooth, dark green fruits.

Cruiser Cilantro (Coriander)

Cruiser

Organic Cilantro/Coriander Seed

Bolt-resistant variety with uniform, upright plants.

White Swan Marigold

White Swan

(F1) Marigold Seed

Creamy white marigold.

Jazzy Mix Zinnias

Jazzy Mix

Zinnia Seed

Petite blooms light up bouquets and garden beds.

Red Ember Hot Peppers

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Red Ember

Organic (F1) Cayenne Pepper Seed

Our most versatile and flavorful cayenne.

Kaleidoscope Mix Nasturtium

Kaleidoscope Mix

Organic Nasturtium Seed

A robust organic mix.

Oklahoma White Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma White

Zinnia Seed

Excellent vase life and low susceptibility to powdery mildew.

Prospera® Compact DMR (PL4) Genovese Basil

Prospera® Compact DMR (PL4)

Organic (F1) Basil Seed

Compact Genovese basil. Downy mildew and Fusarium resistant.

Oklahoma Pink Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma Pink

Zinnia Seed

Medium-size blooms, excellent vase life, less prone to powdery mildew.

Clemson Spineless Okra

Clemson Spineless

Organic Okra Seed

Traditional OP, the standard variety in the South.

Victoria Blue Salvia

Victoria Blue

Salvia Seed

Uniform plants with 5–8", dense spikes that bloom summer to frost.

Summer Thyme

Summer

Organic Thyme Seed

Superb culinary thyme.

Mellow Star Sweet Peppers

Mellow Star

(F1) Shishito Pepper Seed

Traditional Japanese shishito for tempura, cooking, or salads.

Hungarian Hot Wax Hot Peppers

Hungarian Hot Wax

Organic Pepper Seed

Johnny's improved strain.

Audray White Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

Audray White

Gomphrena Seed

Best white gomphrena for cut flowers.

Coco™ Gold Marigold

Coco™ Gold

(F1) Marigold Seed

A gold complement to our Giant Series marigolds.

Timeless Mix Ageratum

Timeless Mix

Ageratum Seed

Classic filler in harmonious colors.

Jewel Mix Nasturtium

Jewel Mix

Nasturtium Seed

Well-known mix of singles and doubles.

Summer Thyme

Summer

Thyme Seed

Superb culinary thyme.