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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Audray Purple-Red Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

Audray Purple-Red

Gomphrena Seed

Preferred series for tall, uniform plants and stems.

Red Gem Marigold

Red Gem

Marigold Seed

Bite-size for use as edible garnish.

Watercress Cress

Watercress

Green Seed

Gourmet salad and sandwich vegetable, exceptional nutritional value.

Noble Maiden Lupine

Noble Maiden

Lupine Seed

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

Frizzle Sizzle Yellow-Blue Swirl Viola (Pansy)

Frizzle Sizzle Yellow-Blue Swirl

(F1) Viola Seed

Unique, deeply frilled blooms.

Common Sage Sage

Common Sage

Herb Seed

A staple of the herb garden.

Purly Standard Chives

Purly

Chive Seed

Versatile medium-size leaves.

Foxtrot Tulips

Foxtrot

Tulip Bulb

Fragrant, early bloomer.

Nelly Standard Chives

Nelly

Organic Chive Seed

Fine- to medium-leaf chive.

Stevia Stevia

Stevia

Herb Seed

Natural sugar substitute.

Camelot White Digitalis (Foxglove)

Camelot White

Pelleted (F1) Digitalis Seed

Blooms the first year from seed.

Pink Star® Tulips

Pink Star®

Tulip Bulb

Rose-colored peony-like blooms with peach edges.

Alexandria Strawberry Seeds

Alexandria

Strawberry Seed

Alpine strawberries from seed, day-neutral and a gourmet treat.

Jambalaya 2.0 Okra

Jambalaya 2.0

(F1) Okra Seed

Early, high-yielding, dark green pods.

Firecracker Dwarf Sunflowers

Firecracker

(F1) Sunflower Seed

Dwarf, branching plants loaded with red and gold flowers.

Persian Carpet Zinnias

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Persian Carpet

Zinnia Seed

Heirloom variety with warm, rich colors.

Zaatar Marjoram

Zaatar

Organic Sweet Marjoram Seed

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

Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil) Holy Basil

Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil)

Organic Basil Seed

Spicy aroma with hints of coffee and chocolate, a mild spice flavor.