Some vegetables that do well in containers or pots including tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and eggplants. Here's a look at 10 vegetables you can grow in pots at home.
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Tomatoes
Growing tomatoes in pots is easy and the support keeps the heavy fruit from bending. Make sure that the larger the tomato variety is, the bigger the pot it will require.
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Peas
There are three types of peas: English peas, snow peas, and sugar snap peas. Depending on the variety grown, most peas will require some type of support.
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Potatoes
Growing potatoes in containers requires a lot of soil and water, but it is worth the resources and effort.
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Squash
If you are planning to grow squash in a container then make sure to opt for a bigger one as it requires extra space.
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Lettuce and salad greens
Growing lettuce and other salad greens in containers is fast. Container growing gives you the flexibility to control weeds and pests more easily than in-ground planting.
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Hot and sweet peppers
Both hot and sweet peppers can be grown in containers. They thrive in grow boxes but can be grown in any large container with plenty of sun, good drainage, and consistent watering.
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Cucumbers
Cucumbers are a fast-growing vegetable commonly grown in containers. These water-loving plants do best in large plastic or ceramic pots that help retain soil moisture.
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Radishes
Radishes grow quickly; most go from seed to harvest in just a month. They can grow in containers that are 4 to 6 inches deep.
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Arugula
Spicy arugula leaves are tasty, and its edible flowers are a sweet treat. Arugula does not need a huge container and it needs about 6 hours of direct sunlight to thrive well.
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Eggplant
Some eggplant varieties can get dense and heavy, do not use those types in your container garden. If you are getting ceramic pots, consider getting glazed pots, which retain water longer.