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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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Prospera® DMR (CG1) Genovese Basil

Prospera® DMR (CG1)

Organic Pelleted (F1) Basil Seed

Fast-growing, classic Genovese. Downy mildew and Fusarium resistant.

Chinese Leeks/Garlic Chives Chinese Leeks (Garlic Chives)

Chinese Leeks/Garlic Chives

Herb Seed

Thin, flat leaves, delicate garlic flavor, and attractive flowers.

Watercress Cress

Watercress

Green Seed

Gourmet salad and sandwich vegetable, exceptional nutritional value.

Menuette Leaf Parsley

Menuette

Parsley Seed

Unique fern-leaf parsley.

Hare's Tail Grass Grasses, Ornamental

Hare's Tail Grass

Ornamental Grass Seed

Soft, furry plumes are perfect for drying.

QIS™ Carmine Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

QIS™ Carmine

Gomphrena Seed

Unique, bright-rose-colored gomphrena for cut flowers.

Lemon Mint Monarda (Bee Balm)

Lemon Mint

Monarda Seed

Vigorous blooms add wildflower look, spicy citrus scent to bouquets.

Prospera® Red DMR Purple Basil

Prospera® Red DMR

Organic (F1) Basil Seed

Intermediate resistance to downy mildew and Fusarium.

Audray White Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

Audray White

Gomphrena Seed

Best white gomphrena for cut flowers.

Amethyst Improved Purple Basil

Amethyst Improved

Basil Seed

Genovese-type purple basil.

The Governor Lupine

The Governor

Lupine Seed

Hardy, long-lived, and easy to maintain perennial.

Mexican Mint Marigold Mexican Mint Marigold

Mexican Mint Marigold

Herb Seed

Aromatic leaves are a substitute for French tarragon.

Jalafuego Hot Peppers

Jalafuego

(F1) Jalapeño Pepper Seed

Big, smooth, dark green fruits.

Big Smile Dwarf Sunflowers

Big Smile

Sunflower Seed

Slightly larger blooms than Sunny Smile.

Zaatar Marjoram

Zaatar

Organic Sweet Marjoram Seed

An oregano relative, and Mediterranean native, with zesty flavor.

Victoria Rhubarb Seeds

Victoria

Rhubarb Seed

Excellent cooking quality in this early, abundant producer.

Greco a Palla Fine Leaf Basil

Greco a Palla

Basil Seed

Compact, dome-shaped Greek basil.

Firecracker Dwarf Sunflowers

Firecracker

(F1) Sunflower Seed

Dwarf, branching plants loaded with red and gold flowers.

Purly Standard Chives

Purly

Chive Seed

Versatile medium-size leaves.

Candicans Dusty Miller

Candicans

Dusty Miller Seed

Tallest dusty miller for cut foliage.

Lemon Gem Marigold

Lemon Gem

Marigold Seed

Bite-size for use as edible garnish.

Aroma 2 Genovese Basil

Aroma 2

Organic Basil Seed

Fast-growing Fusarium-resistant Genovese type for greenhouse or field.

Nira Chinese Leeks (Garlic Chives)

Nira

Organic Chinese Leek/Garlic Chive Seed

Upright, full plants with attractive leaves that are easy to harvest.

QIS™ Pink Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

QIS™ Pink

Gomphrena Seed

Gomphrena in popular pale, blush pink.

Greek Oregano Oregano

Greek Oregano

Organic Herb Seed

A true Greek oregano with strong aroma and flavor.

Red Rubin Purple Basil

Red Rubin

Basil Seed

Dark purple Italian Large Leaf type with high yields and great flavor.

Sweet Thai Asian Basil

Sweet Thai

Organic Basil Seed

Authentic Thai basil flavor.

Double Zahara™ Brilliant Mixture Mixes

Double Zahara™ Brilliant Mixture

Zinnia Seed

Disease-resistant, compact, dwarf plants for garden beds and containers.

Helen Mount Viola (Pansy)

Helen Mount

Viola Seed

The true Johnny jump-up, also known as heart's ease.

Lemon Star Marigold

Lemon Star

Marigold Seed

Bite-size for use as edible garnish.

Double Zahara™ Cherry Zinnias

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Double Zahara™ Cherry

Zinnia Seed

Disease-resistant, compact, dwarf plants for garden beds and containers.

Extrakta Sage

Extrakta

Sage Seed

Improved, high-yielding variety with high essential oil content.

Mia Prospera® Active DMR Genovese Basil

Mia Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Basil Seed

Semi-compact Genovese, highly resistant to downy mildew.

Britton Shiso

Britton

Shiso Seed

Eye-catching green leaves with red undersides.

Jewel Mix Nasturtium

Jewel Mix

Nasturtium Seed

Well-known mix of singles and doubles.

Stevia Stevia

Stevia

Organic Herb Seed

Natural sugar substitute.