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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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Shiitake Sawdust Spawn Sawdust Spawn

Shiitake Sawdust Spawn

Organic Mushrooms

Nutritious and medicinal.

Lion's Mane Sawdust Spawn Sawdust Spawn

Lion's Mane Sawdust Spawn

Organic Mushrooms

Unique and versatile.

Tuscany Basil

Tuscany

Basil Seed

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

Patio Baby Mini Eggplants

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Patio Baby

(F1) Eggplant Seed

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

The Governor Lupine

The Governor

Lupine Seed

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

Italian Oyster Sawdust Spawn Sawdust Spawn

Italian Oyster Sawdust Spawn

Organic Mushrooms

Finest culinary oyster.

Spicy Bush Fine Leaf Basil

Spicy Bush

Basil Seed

Small, dome-shaped plants with fine leaves, perfect for pots or beds.

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Prospera® DMR (PS5) Basil

Prospera® DMR (PS5)

Organic (F1) Basil Seed

Multiuse Genovese basil with downy mildew and Fusarium resistance.

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Mandarina Lemon Balm

Mandarina

Lemon Balm Seed

Orange citrus aroma.

QIS™ Formula Mix Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

QIS™ Formula Mix

Gomphrena Seed

Productive accent flower for fresh and dried arrangements.

Out Of Stock

Seascape – Spring-Planted Strawberry Bare-Root Plants

Seascape – Spring-Planted

Strawberry Plants

Productive day-neutral variety.

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Compact Summer Savory Savory

Compact Summer Savory

Herb Seed

Upright, tidy, and ideal for container sales.

Out Of Stock

Victoria Rhubarb Crowns

Victoria

Rhubarb Crowns

Excellent cooking quality in this early, abundant producer.

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Creeping Thyme

Creeping

Thyme Seed

Sturdy aromatic ground cover, drought tolerant once established.

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Cherry Caramel Phlox

Cherry Caramel

Phlox Seed

Long stems and antique look, a perfect cut flower and border plant.

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Silver Drop Eucalyptus

Silver Drop

Eucalyptus Seed

Best eucalyptus variety for fresh or dried bouquets.

Out Of Stock

Cherokee Sunset Mix Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Cherokee Sunset Mix

Rudbeckia Seed

Large double flowers that bloom all summer long in a range of colors.

Out Of Stock

Nature™ Mulberry Shades Viola (Pansy)

Nature™ Mulberry Shades

(F1) Viola Seed

Moody and rich color blend.

Out Of Stock

Sweet Marjoram Marjoram

Sweet Marjoram

Herb Seed

Common variety in a compact plant.

Out Of Stock

Red Gem Marigold

Red Gem

Marigold Seed

Bite-size for use as edible garnish.

Out Of Stock

Art Shades Mix Phlox

Art Shades Mix

Phlox Seed

Fast-growing accent flower for bouquets and borders.

Out Of Stock

Jambalaya Okra

Jambalaya

(F1) Okra Seed

Early and high-yielding with very uniform, dark green pods.

Out Of Stock

Victoria Rhubarb Crowns

Victoria

Organic Rhubarb Crowns

Excellent cooking quality in this early, abundant producer.

Out Of Stock

Jalafuego Hot Peppers

Jalafuego

Organic (F1) Jalapeño Pepper Seed

Big, smooth, dark green fruits.

Out Of Stock

Pluto Fine Leaf Basil

Pluto

Basil Seed

Our smallest Greek basil for small or mixed containers.

Out Of Stock

Empress of India Nasturtium

Empress of India

Organic Nasturtium Seed

Victorian era heirloom.

Out Of Stock