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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Genovese Compact, Improved Multi-Seed Pellet Compact Genovese Basil

Genovese Compact, Improved Multi-Seed Pellet

Pelleted Basil Seed

Multi-seed pellets for precision sowing and convenience.

Mia Prospera® Active DMR Genovese Basil

Mia Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Basil Seed

Semi-compact Genovese with improved resistance to downy mildew.

Purly Standard Chives

Purly

Chive Seed

Versatile medium-size leaves.

New

Unicorn Curly Kale

Unicorn

Kale Seed

Beautiful.

Patio Baby Mini Eggplants

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Patio Baby

(F1) Eggplant Seed

The best container variety, ideal for small-space gardening.

Cupid Sweet Peppers

Cupid

Organic (F1) Bell Pepper Seed

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

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Sorbet® XP Delft Blue Viola (Pansy)

Sorbet® XP Delft Blue

(F1) Viola Seed

Early, profuse bloomers.

Nira Chinese Leeks (Garlic Chives)

Nira

Organic Chinese Leek/Garlic Chive Seed

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

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Bonanza™ Deep Orange French Marigolds

Bonanza™ Deep Orange

Marigold Seed

Double crested flowers on compact plants.

Empress of India Nasturtium

Empress of India

Nasturtium Seed

Victorian-era heirloom.

Victoria Rhubarb Seeds

Victoria

Rhubarb Seed

Excellent cooking quality in this early, abundant producer.

Sunrise Sauce Paste Tomatoes

Sunrise Sauce

(F1) Tomato Seed

Low-maintenance orange paste tomato.

Noga Prospera® Active DMR Genovese Basil

Noga Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Basil Seed

Tall Genovese with improved resistance to downy mildew.

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Easy Wave® Rosy Dawn Petunia

Easy Wave® Rosy Dawn

Pelleted (F1) Petunia Seed

Low-growing petunia for better surface coverage.

Lunchbox Orange Sweet Peppers

Lunchbox Orange

Organic Snack Pepper Seed

Sweet and flavorful mini peppers, perfect for a healthy snack.

Scarlet Runner Bean Scarlet Runner Bean

Scarlet Runner Bean

Flower Seed

The striking, edible scarlet flowers are a hummingbird favorite.

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.