21 Best Plants for Container Gardening

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Tomatoes

This is one of the easiest crops to grow in a home garden; tomatoes are also perfect for containers as the root systems are not overly extensive and thrive with minimal care.

Lettuce

Many varieties of lettuce can be grown in a homestead container garden. It’s an excellent way to keep fresh lettuce on hand for your salads.

Strawberries

With a more compact growing habit and a good ratio of plant space to crop yield, strawberries work quite well in containers and are a good way to get fruit into your garden space.

Peppers

Pretty much any variety of pepper, from jalapenos to bells to chillis, can be grown in containers, making a wonderful staple crop.

Onions

So long as the container is deep enough to allow the bulb to grow properly, onions can easily be grown in containers with minimal care.