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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Jambalaya 2.0 Okra

Jambalaya 2.0

(F1) Okra Seed

Early, high-yielding, dark green pods.

Summer Thyme

Summer

Organic Thyme Seed

Superb culinary thyme.

Bloody Mary Nasturtium

Bloody Mary

Nasturtium Seed

Novel mix of colors.

Timeless Mix Ageratum

Timeless Mix

Ageratum Seed

Classic filler in harmonious colors.

Silver Dollar Eucalyptus

Silver Dollar

Eucalyptus Seed

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

Thai Thai Prospera® Active DMR Asian Basil

Thai Thai Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Basil Seed

Thai basil with high resistance to downy mildew.

Everleaf Lemon Citrus Basil

Everleaf Lemon

Basil Seed

Exceptional citrus basil.

QIS™ Orange Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

QIS™ Orange

Gomphrena Seed

Best orange gomphrena for cut flowers.

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.

Tangerine Gem Marigold

Tangerine Gem

Marigold Seed

Bite-size for use as edible garnish.

Frosted Explosion Grasses, Ornamental

Frosted Explosion

Ornamental Grass Seed

Cut-flower filler adds sparkle to bouquets with airy flower plumes.

Sahara Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)

Sahara

Rudbeckia Seed

Popular colors, suitable for small bouquets and design work.

Teddy Dill

Teddy

Dill Seed

For field, container, and hydroponic production.

Prospera® DMR (CG1) Genovese Basil

Prospera® DMR (CG1)

Organic Pelleted (F1) Basil Seed

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

Russell's Formula Mix Lupine

Russell's Formula Mix

Lupine Seed

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

Kaleidoscope Mix Nasturtium

Kaleidoscope Mix

Organic Nasturtium Seed

A robust organic mix.

Empress of India Nasturtium

Empress of India

Nasturtium Seed

Victorian-era heirloom.

QIS™ Carmine Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

QIS™ Carmine

Gomphrena Seed

Unique, bright-rose-colored gomphrena for cut flowers.