Food You Can Grow in Containers

Are you a little short on garden space? Here are some things you can grow in containers. Search online for specific tips and techniques.

Tree fruits

1. Apples can be grown in a container; you can also grow them on the balcony or other small space using a technique called espaliering.
2. Kumquats
3. Avocados
4. Blackberries
5. Blueberries (helpful video from Dave's Nursery)
6. Pomegranate
7. Cherries
8. Figs
9. Pears

Citrus fruits

Citrus trees are good for beginners and are easy to grow indoors.
10. Dwarf oranges
11. Grapefruit
12. Tangerines
13. Meyer lemons
14. Limes

Tropical fruits

Tropical fruits can be easy to grow indoors. (Moss in the City has container tips)
15. Bananas
16. Pineapple
17. Papaya
18. Guavas

Surprises

19. Asparagus (Some say no, but others have had some success with this in containers.)
20. Aloe Vera
21. Strawberries
22. Tea
 23. Quinoa!

Of Course...

24. Tomatoes
25. Summer squash
26. Other squashes, like acorn and pumpkin
27. Hot Peppers
28. Sweet peppers
29. Cucumbers

Melons

Look for compact or bush varieties. Growing vertically on a trellis is also an option.
30. Small cantaloupe
31. Jenny Lind melon (an heirloom cantaloupe)
32. Golden Midget Watermelon

Herbs

Most herbs will to well indoors in containers.
33. Basil
34. Oregano
35. Parsley
36. Rosemary
37. Chives
38. Catnip
39. Thyme
40. Sage
41. Parsley

Leafy Greens

42. Kale
43. Mesclun greens
44. Spinach
45. Swiss chard
46. Lettuces
 47. Mustard greens
48. Collard greens
49. Arugula

Root Vegetables

50. Carrots
51. Beets
52. Potatoes

Other

53. Sprouts
54. More sprouts: mung bean and lentil sprouts
55. Wheat grass
56. Kohlrabi
57. Turnips
58. Rutabagas
59. Celeriac
60. Parsnips
61. Jerusalem Artichoke
62. Sugar snap peas
63. Rhubarb (not ideal in a container, but it can work)
64. Mushrooms (tips online)
65. Pole Beans