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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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Mexican Mint Marigold Mexican Mint Marigold

Mexican Mint Marigold

Organic Herb Seed

Aromatic leaves are a substitute for French tarragon.

Camelot Lavender Digitalis (Foxglove)

Camelot Lavender

Pelleted (F1) Digitalis Seed

Blooms the first year from seed.

Double Zahara™ Fire Zinnias

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Double Zahara™ Fire

Zinnia Seed

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

Vertissimo Herbs for Salad Mix

Vertissimo

Chervil Seed

Brussels Winter type with dark green leaves.

Orange Thyme Thyme

Orange Thyme

Thyme Seed

Classic thyme appearance with a minty-citrus flavor.

Chinese Leeks/Garlic Chives Chinese Leeks (Garlic Chives)

Chinese Leeks/Garlic Chives

Herb Seed

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

Double Zahara™ Cherry Zinnias

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Double Zahara™ Cherry

Zinnia Seed

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

Hot Paper Lantern Hot Peppers

Hot Paper Lantern

Organic Habanero Pepper Seed

Magnificent fruits; earlier, more productive than regular habaneros.

Elan Strawberry Seeds

Elan

(F1) Strawberry Seed

Most flavorful day-neutral variety for field or container.

Compact Summer Savory Savory

Compact Summer Savory

Herb Seed

Upright, tidy, and ideal for container sales.

Aroma 2 Genovese Basil

Aroma 2

Organic Basil Seed

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

Menuette Leaf Parsley

Menuette

Parsley Seed

Unique fern-leaf parsley.

Russell's Formula Mix Lupine

Russell's Formula Mix

Lupine Seed

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

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)

Basil Seed

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

Camelot Cream Digitalis (Foxglove)

Camelot Cream

Pelleted (F1) Digitalis Seed

Blooms the first year from seed.

Cardinal Asian Basil

Cardinal

Organic Basil Seed

Ornamental, flavorful Thai type with larger leaves and showy flowers.

Sunrise Sauce Paste Tomatoes

Sunrise Sauce

(F1) Tomato Seed

Low-maintenance orange paste tomato.