Best crops for pots Some veggies are more suitable than others
for container gardening Any vegetable that grows in the ground
can be grown in a container. But some crops, such as corn and
pumpkins, may not be worth the effort. You don't have to stick
with so-called patio (dwarf) varieties. Most standard-size
vegetables are suitable for container culture. For beans and
carrots, plan to sow seeds directly in the soil-filled
container. Grow other types of vegetables from seed, or purchase
ready-to-plant s. Eggplants, peppers, and tomatoes started from
seed take about eight weeks to develop seedlings ready for
transplanting. Pot depth: 14-16 in. Soil temperature (at
planting time): At least 60°. Spacing: Direct-sow seeds 2-3 in.
apart. Pole beans are more productive over the long run than
bush beans (which produce their crop all at once). Train the 6-
to 8-ft.-tall vines on a trellis or tepee made from bamboo
poles. Try 'Blue Lake Pole', 'Helda' romano, or heirloom
'Kentucky Wonder'. Pot depth: 9-14 in. Soil temp