Health-Friendly Herbs, Fruits and Vegetables

Whether you have a huge gardening space or not, if you want to grow your own foods you can and we’ve got the perfect foods for you to grow in those containers. Take a look and pick out your favorites – you’ll have fresh fruit and vegetables all year long with this container method!

Tomatoes

It’s not a surprise that tomatoes grow well in containers. They are sold in upside down containers, after all!

You can basically grow them in any size container for fresh tomatoes throughout the year. Just make sure the container is large enough to handle the plant and how large it will grow. Also, it’s a really good idea to add a cage to the outside of the container for extra support as the plant gets taller, that way it has something to cling to.

Basil

You can grow basil indoors or out. This spice is so great for many recipes, and it just smells and tastes so good! You don’t need an herb garden to grow this plant – you can just grow a little bit to have for your favorite dishes. You’ll need a six-inch planter, some fresh potting soil, and of course, the basil.

When you water this plant, it’s important to just water the roots and not get the stem and leaves wet. You also need to provide it with a bit of direct sunlight every day. If you are going to grow it indoors, make sure that you use containers that you can easily move to the porch when the sun comes out.

Zucchini

Summer squash grows really well in containers! It will actually grow just about anywhere that you plant it. It’s a very versatile plant, so if you want to add fresh squash to anything you make, just grab those containers and plant those seeds, the sooner the better!

Don’t forget that you will need to harvest the squash regularly when it begins to grow so that the plants don’t tangle. You should be able to get about three squashes each week when they start growing.

Parsley

Parsley is the perfect plant to grow in containers, so if this is one of your favorite herbs, you’re in luck! Parsley is perfect to grow in the windowsill or on your porch.

You will need to keep the soil moist for the best results and take care that you don’t overwater your plants. Keep in mind that parsley grows best at a temperature between 40 and 80 degrees.

Strawberries

Strawberries actually grow really well in containers, although they are known as plants that need a lot of room to grow. They thrive indoors as well as outdoors, so you can grow your own fresh strawberries all year long! You need to choose a sunny spot near a window because they need lots of light.

Strawberries are perfect for winter growing because you can supplement them with artificial sunlight. You do need to choose a container large enough to handle them and make sure that you harvest them regularly.

Pineapple

You can enjoy pineapple at any time during the year if you grow it yourself. You can even eat it in the winter, and you don’t need to live by a tropical area.

To get started, get a fresh pineapple and cut off the crown. Make sure you leave some fruit at the top. You’ll want to soak the crown for a day or so in water to allow it to draw in moisture, and then plant it in a gallon sized plastic container. Make sure you put the container in a warm, sunny spot in your home, or on your deck or porch. If you are going to put it outside, make sure you bring it in at night.

Lettuce

Lettuce is one of the easiest of all plants to grow in containers. The key is to put the containers outside on your balcony or deck so they can get the maximum amount of sunlight. They need a lot of sunlight to grow.

Begin by putting your lettuce seeds directly into potting soil inside a large container. You may need to transplant into a larger container when the plants begin to grow but keep the containers small enough so that you can easily move them inside and out for sunlight.

Time to get started!

Well, there you have it! These plants are delicious and very healthy to eat and will add something special to your usual recipes.