Don’t Plant These 8 Vegetables in Containers

Don't Plant These Don't Plant These 8 Vegetables in Containers 8 Vegetables in Containers

1. Sweet Corn 1. Sweet Corn It's possible to grow corn in a container, but the yield will be smaller and the plants will require more care than if they were planted in the ground. It's possible to grow corn in a container, but the yield will be smaller and the plants will require more care than if they were planted in the ground.

2. Pumpkins/Winter Squash 2. Pumpkins/Winter Squash If you’re determined to grow them in a pot, consider containers that are at least 20-25 gallons. If you’re determined to grow them in a pot, consider containers that are at least 20-25 gallons.

3. Melons 3. Melons Melons–cantaloupe, watermelon, honeydew–are heavy feeders with deep root systems and a wide spread, making container gardening difficult. Melons–cantaloupe, watermelon, honeydew–are heavy feeders with deep root systems and a wide spread, making container gardening difficult.

4. Broccoli 4. Broccoli Broccoli grown in containers will need more care than when grown in the garden: extra nutrients from compost and fertilizer, plenty of water, and, most importantly, timing growth for harvest during cooler weather. Broccoli grown in containers will need more care than when grown in the garden: extra nutrients from compost and fertilizer, plenty of water, and, most importantly, timing growth for harvest during cooler weather.

5. Cauliflower 5. Cauliflower While garden soil is fine if they’re planted in the garden, a looser, lightweight soil is necessary for container growing so roots can breathe without becoming compacted. While garden soil is fine if they’re planted in the garden, a looser, lightweight soil is necessary for container growing so roots can breathe without becoming compacted.

6. Cucumbers 6. Cucumbers Cukes tend to spread out, so container gardening can be challenging. A trellis is beneficial, directing growth up instead of out. Cukes tend to spread out, so container gardening can be challenging. A trellis is beneficial, directing growth up instead of out.

7. Potatoes 7. Potatoes Potatoes need a lot of underground space, which can be difficult to come by with a pot. Container-grown taters need frequent watering, well-drained soil, and fertilizer. Potatoes need a lot of underground space, which can be difficult to come by with a pot. Container-grown taters need frequent watering, well-drained soil, and fertilizer.

8. Eggplant 8. Eggplant Eggplants need a lot of space, so if you’re set on container-growing these purple fruits, a large pot would be necessary. A trellis with support for heavy fruit will help save the harvest. Eggplants need a lot of space, so if you’re set on container-growing these purple fruits, a large pot would be necessary. A trellis with support for heavy fruit will help save the harvest.

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