What to Grow

Some say that anything that will  grow in the ground can grow in a container. While it is true that there are endless possibilities for container gardens, some plants produce better in containers.  So far, I have had the best success with the bush varieties.  Even Miss Berry is a bush type upright plant.

What is a Bush Variety?

Bush varieties can be found at most gardening stores.  With the increase in home gardeners, and the limited space available, container gardening is rising in popularity.  Bush plants are compact or determinate varieties  of traditional plants. Determinate plants generally grow to about 4 feet tall, do not require much staking (if any) and do not need to be pruned or have their suckers removed. All in all this type is much better suited for containers.

What Grows Best?

• salad greens
• spinach
• eggplant
• swiss chard
• beets
• radish
• carrots
• peppers
• bush beans
• determinate/bush tomatoes
• bush summer squash
• bush cucumbers
• bush green onions