Seed Varieties for Container Gardening | Johnny's Selected Seeds

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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 patios and greenhouses), and produce high yields. Choose from a broad array of the best vegetables, herbs, fruits, and flowers for growing in pots and containers.

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Hare's Tail Grass Grasses, Ornamental

Hare's Tail Grass

Ornamental Grass Seed

Soft, furry plumes are perfect for drying.

Russell's Formula Mix Lupine

Russell's Formula Mix

Lupine Seed

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

Camelot White Digitalis (Foxglove)

Camelot White

Pelleted (F1) Digitalis Seed

Blooms the first year from seed.

Sweet Thai Asian Basil

Sweet Thai

Basil Seed

Authentic Thai basil flavor.

Watercress Cress

Watercress

Green Seed

Gourmet salad and sandwich vegetable, exceptional nutritional value.

Zaatar Marjoram

Zaatar

Organic Sweet Marjoram Seed

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

Fairy Tale Mini Eggplants

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Fairy Tale

(F1) Eggplant Seed

Attractive purple-and-white mini eggplant with wonderful flavor.

Empress of India Nasturtium

Empress of India

Nasturtium Seed

Victorian-era heirloom.

Prospera® Compact DMR (PL4) Compact Genovese Basil

Prospera® Compact DMR (PL4)

Organic Pelleted (F1) Basil Seed

Compact Genovese basil. Downy mildew and Fusarium resistant.

Uproar™ Rose Zinnias

Uproar™ Rose

(F1) Zinnia Seed

Huge flower heads on highly uniform plants.

Oklahoma White Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma White

Zinnia Seed

Excellent vase life and low susceptibility to powdery mildew.

Oklahoma Scarlet Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma Scarlet

Zinnia Seed

Excellent vase life and low susceptibility to powdery mildew.

Oklahoma Salmon Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma Salmon

Zinnia Seed

Bright salmon color with low susceptibility to powdery mildew.

My Castle Lupine

My Castle

Lupine Seed

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

Purly Standard Chives

Purly

Chive Seed

Versatile medium-size leaves.

Jalafuego Hot Peppers

Jalafuego

(F1) Jalapeño Pepper Seed

Big, smooth, dark green fruits.

Red Gem Marigold

Red Gem

Marigold Seed

Bite-size for use as edible garnish.

Nelly Standard Chives

Nelly

Organic Chive Seed

Fine- to medium-leaf chive.