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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Staro Standard Chives

Staro

Organic Chive Seed

Heaviest leaf for processing and freezing.

Clemson Spineless Okra

Clemson Spineless

Organic Okra Seed

Traditional OP, the standard variety in the South.

Common Mint Mint

Common Mint

Herb Seed

A zesty, versatile herb.

Summer Thyme

Summer

Organic Thyme Seed

Superb culinary thyme.

Primed Rosemary Rosemary

Primed Rosemary

Herb Seed

Quicker, more reliable germination.

Lunchbox Pepper Mix Sweet Peppers

Lunchbox Pepper Mix

Organic Snack Pepper Seed

Sweet and flavorful mini-sized peppers; all three colors in one mix.

Prospera® Italian Large Leaf DMR (ILL2) Italian Large Leaf Basil

Prospera® Italian Large Leaf DMR (ILL2)

Organic (F1) Basil Seed

Fast-growing with large leaves. Downy mildew and Fusarium resistant.

Greek Oregano Oregano

Greek Oregano

Herb Seed

A true Greek oregano with strong aroma and flavor.

Creeping Thyme

Creeping

Thyme Seed

Sturdy aromatic ground cover, drought tolerant once established.

Alaska Mix Nasturtium

Alaska Mix

Nasturtium Seed

Green-and-white variegated foliage.

Cherry Caramel Phlox

Cherry Caramel

Phlox Seed

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

Teddy Bear Dwarf Sunflowers

Teddy Bear

Sunflower Seed

Versatile sunflower with sunny, shaggy blooms for field or container.

Oklahoma Carmine Oklahoma Series

Oklahoma Carmine

Zinnia Seed

Excellent vase life and low susceptibility to powdery mildew.

Bright Lights Swiss Chard

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Bright Lights

Pelleted Swiss Chard Seed

Johnny's signature mix, the gold standard for multicolored Swiss chard.

Trilogy Mix Bush Beans

Trilogy Mix

Organic Bean Seed

A delightful mix of green, yellow and purple bush beans.

Indian Summer Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Indian Summer

Rudbeckia Seed

Gigantic golden flowers, still a favorite variety.

Sahara Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)

Sahara

Rudbeckia Seed

Popular colors, suitable for small bouquets and design work.

Silver Dollar Eucalyptus

Silver Dollar

Eucalyptus Seed

Large silvery blue-green leaves appear to be strung on the stem.