10 Things You Can Surprisingly Grow In Containers

You may think that growing your fruits and vegetables in containers may limit you on what you can grow. This is a common misconception since many fruits and vegetables grow on bushes, vines, and trees. However, you may be surprised to learn that even the ones that you thought were out of the question such as blueberry bushes or apple trees can be successfully grown in a container when the right varieties are chosen.

1. Blueberry Bushes: choose mid-high or low bush varieties that grow to a maximum size of 3-4 feet with 1-2 feet of spread. Find out More

2. Apple Trees: choose dwarf varieties that are suited for container growing. Note that the term "dwarf" does not necessarily mean that it will do well in a container. Find out More

3. Citrus Trees: choose dwarf varieties. Did you know that you can grow citrus trees indoors in colder climates and then take them outside when the weather warms up? Find out More

4. Herbal Tea: choose herbs such as chamomile, mint and lemon balm for great tasting tea. Find out More

5. Lettuce: Almost all varieties of lettuce can be grown in a pot as long as the container is deep enough. Plus, added bonus, many types of lettuce sprout year round. Find out More

6. Cantaloupe: Stick with short vining and small fruited varieties for the best success in containers. Find out More

7. Root Vegetables: veggies such as carrots and potatoes that grow under ground can be grown in a container. Find out More

8. Wheatgreass: a great year-round decoration, particularly for Easter can be grown in all sorts of containers. Find out More

9. Mushrooms: Keep in mind that mushrooms are fungi and have much different growing needs than green plants. If you have never grown mushrooms before, consider starting with an easy variety such as oyster mushrooms. Find out More

10. Pineapple: Pineapple plants can be grown in containers, started from a pineapple purchased at the grocery store. Find out More