Horticulture & Specialty Crops
Container Gardening Guide
A short reference on growing vegetables, herbs, and flowers in containers. Use it for patios, small farms, and market starts where space is limited. Use a fresh copy each season and keep old ones for comparison.
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The steps on this page
- Pick a container with drainage holes
- Match container size to crop
- Use a quality potting mix
- Place pots where light fits the crop
- Plan a watering routine
- Feed on a regular schedule per label
- Support tall or vining plants
- Watch for pests and tip over damage
How to use this guide
Walk a new hand through the steps once, then let them use the page on their own. Add your own notes as you learn what works.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and SARE.
For more in this area, see the row crop calendar. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Lights Out in Tornado Alley, and farming farm stories.