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Growing vegetables in containers

Most vegetables can be grown in pots or containers provided they are large enough. This is particularly important for root crops such as carrots, or very large plants such as cabbages.

Pots as small as 15cm/6"in diameter can be used to grow small crops of some vegetables such as radish, salad leaves (including Rocket), Spring Onions and baby Carrots.The easiest containers to use are plastic ones because they are light and durable and come in many shapes and sizes. Particularly useful are 20cm/8"-deep troughs, which are excellent for growing vegetables such as spinach, baby beetroot and turnips, dwarf beans and carrots.

Growbags are recommended for trailing plants such as cucumber, courgettes and squash as well as peppers and tomatoes, although the latter may need support if cordon varieties are grown. Special growbag supports are available at many garden centres.
Terracotta containers are also suitable and often more decorative as are wooden containers.

Use compost or a compost/soil mix for containers to keep them as light as possible. Ensure all containers have drainage holes in the bottom so that the compost/soil doesn't get waterlogged.If space is at a premium, why not grow a few vegetables or herbs amongst your flowers. Many have quite pretty foliage which won't look out of place amongst flowering plants.
Don't forget hanging baskets - there are now some tomato varieties which have been specially bred for hanging baskets.
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