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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Raspberry Cream Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

Raspberry Cream

Gomphrena Seed

Gomphrena in a glowing, creamy raspberry color.

Common Sage Sage

Common Sage

Herb Seed

A staple of the herb garden.

Summer Thyme

Summer

Thyme Seed

Superb culinary thyme.

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.

Watercress Cress

Watercress

Green Seed

Gourmet salad and sandwich vegetable, exceptional nutritional value.

Persian Carpet Zinnias

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Persian Carpet

Zinnia Seed

Heirloom variety with warm, rich colors.

Lemon Gem Marigold

Lemon Gem

Marigold Seed

Bite-size for use as edible garnish.

Zaatar Marjoram

Zaatar

Organic Sweet Marjoram Seed

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

Prospera® Compact DMR (PL4) Compact Genovese Basil

Prospera® Compact DMR (PL4)

Organic Pelleted (F1) Basil Seed

Compact Genovese basil. Downy mildew and Fusarium resistant.

Lemon Grass, East Indian (Cleaned Seed) Lemon Grass

Lemon Grass, East Indian (Cleaned Seed)

Lemon Grass Seed

Aromatic grass from India.

Purly Standard Chives

Purly

Chive Seed

Versatile medium-size leaves.

Cupid Sweet Peppers

Cupid

Organic (F1) Bell Pepper Seed

Early and sweet mini bell, partners well with Eros for beautiful duo.

Tuscany Basil

Tuscany

Basil Seed

Attractive, uniform lettuce-leaf type with ruffled, puckered leaves.

Jalafuego Hot Peppers

Jalafuego

(F1) Jalapeño Pepper Seed

Big, smooth, dark green fruits.

Mia Prospera® Active DMR Genovese Basil

Mia Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Basil Seed

Semi-compact Genovese, highly resistant to downy mildew.

Jewel Mix Nasturtium

Jewel Mix

Nasturtium Seed

Well-known mix of singles and doubles.

California Poppy Poppy

California Poppy

Flower Seed

Long-blooming California wildflower.

Victoria Rhubarb Seeds

Victoria

Rhubarb Seed

Excellent cooking quality in this early, abundant producer.

Britton Shiso

Britton

Shiso Seed

Eye-catching green leaves with red undersides.

Noga Prospera® Active DMR Genovese Basil

Noga Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Pelleted Basil Seed

Tall Genovese, highly resistant to downy mildew.

Gummy Bear Dwarf Sunflowers

Gummy Bear

Sunflower Seed

Cheerful companion to Teddy Bear.

Hare's Tail Grass Grasses, Ornamental

Hare's Tail Grass

Ornamental Grass Seed

Soft, furry plumes are perfect for drying.

Empress of India Nasturtium

Empress of India

Nasturtium Seed

Victorian-era heirloom.

Mexican Mint Marigold Mexican Mint Marigold

Mexican Mint Marigold

Herb Seed

Aromatic leaves are a substitute for French tarragon.

Scarlet Runner Bean Scarlet Runner Bean

Scarlet Runner Bean

Flower Seed

The striking, edible scarlet flowers are a hummingbird favorite.

Mia Prospera® Active DMR Genovese Basil

Mia Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Pelleted Basil Seed

Semi-compact Genovese, highly resistant to downy mildew.

Tall Blue Planet Ageratum

Tall Blue Planet

(F1) Ageratum Seed

Tall, upright, sturdy stems for a classic filler flower.

Stevia Stevia

Stevia

Herb Seed

Natural sugar substitute.

Nira Chinese Leeks (Garlic Chives)

Nira

Organic Chinese Leek/Garlic Chive Seed

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

Sweet Thai Asian Basil

Sweet Thai

Organic Basil Seed

Authentic Thai basil flavor.

Double Zahara™ Cherry Zinnias

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Double Zahara™ Cherry

Zinnia Seed

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

Mexican Mint Marigold Mexican Mint Marigold

Mexican Mint Marigold

Organic Herb Seed

Aromatic leaves are a substitute for French tarragon.

Prospera® DMR (CG1) Genovese Basil

Prospera® DMR (CG1)

Organic Pelleted (F1) Basil Seed

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

Foxtrot Tulips

Foxtrot

Tulip Bulb

Fragrant, early bloomer.

Jambalaya 2.0 Okra

Jambalaya 2.0

(F1) Okra Seed

Early, high-yielding, dark green pods.

Mahogany Splendor Hibiscus

Mahogany Splendor

Hibiscus Seed

Deep mahogany-red foliage for cutting and garden accent.