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Make Your Own Produce At Home.

Want to grow your own greens but don't know how?

In these times, having a steady supply of fresh and nutritious food is a must! That's why more and more people are going into vegetable gardening.

But you may be asking, "What if I don't have a big garden? Can people who live in humble homes or studio apartments grow a vegetable garden?".

The answer is: yes! You don't need a lot of land for your vegetable garden. You can grow terrific veggies in pots along your patio, terrace, flower garden or even by the windowsill!

Make your harvest-to-table dream come to life by creating a container garden! To help you start it off, we've put together a list of the 10 easiest vegetables to grow in pots.

These are easy to look after for both newbie and expert gardeners. With a little care and effort, they'll produce fresh and abundant harvests for you to enjoy!

Keep reading to find out which ones you can start growing today!

1. Tomatoes.

Tomatoes can grow from seeds or from scraps in large indoor pots. It's vital to make sure your pots go with the variety of your tomatoes. For instance, determinate tomatoes grow very well in five-gallon buckets.

Also, remember that tomatoes are sun-loving crops that enjoy lots of heat and water. So put your tomatoes in sunny spots and keep its soil moist. In 60-80 days, you'll see that the first batch of fresh, home-grown tomatoes is worth all your work!

2. Potatoes.

You can grow potatoes in pots, pails, old tires, or even garbage bags! But anywhere you raise them, you need to be sure of a few things.

Place them in a warm spot to ensure they grow faster. If you're planting large potatoes, cut them into 2-inch bits with 2 eyes each piece. Keep their soil moist and they'll grow to perfection in 70-90 days. Cheap, easy, and yields tasty produce!

3. Lettuce.

Everyone knows leafy greens like lettuce are among the healthiest foods around! They have a ton of health benefits as rich sources of vitamins and antioxidants.

But did you know that lettuces are super productive plants? They grow in a few weeks with full, fresh leaves! The best part is, you can grow most varieties of lettuce from seeds in pots indoors or outdoors. You can even re-grow them from scraps!

4. Zucchini.

Here's a shocking fact: even with their huge size, you can grow zucchini in a pot! It thrives in containers about 12-18 inches deep. Terra cotta pots with drainage are typically the most ideal type of pots for zucchinis.

Plus, because zucchini yields a ton of massive fruit, don't overplant! It's a good idea to keep plants spaced out about 2-4 inches from each other.

5. Green Beans.

Green beans grow well in deep pots (about 8-9 inches of depth). For best results, grow them in unglazed pots with drainage holes. They also need 8 hours of full sun and damp, well-fed soil.

Watch out for plant diseases; green beans are particularly prone to them. You can stop this by making sure they stay dry and get plenty of air to breathe.

6. Spinach.

While it's a cool-season plant, spinach adapts to various climates. It grows nearly all year round. Plus, spinach can grow in pots whether outdoors or indoors!

All you have to do is give standard care! Make sure your spinach gets lots of shade. Plant it in loamy, well-draining soil. Add slow-release fertilizers and mulch to the soil to keep it in good shape. Regular watering is also a must, but take care not to wet the leaves! 

7. Radishes.

It doesn't take a lot to grow radishes in pots. All they need is a deep pot, composted soil, and shallow watering. They also flourish in cool temperatures, so try to plant them in the cooler days of spring or autumn. You can pick your harvest in about a month or so.

The best part is that you can eat both the radish itself and its greens! So you get the most of your planting efforts and whip up a lot of healthy dishes.

8. Ginger.

To start your ginger, get living roots from organic stores or nurseries. Soak it in warm water through the night before planting. Right after this, you can plant the roots into well-draining soil.

Make sure your container is shallow and wide. Keep it in a warm area with plenty of shade. In a few months, you can harvest your ginger and keep it growing more all year round!

9. Onion.

Many onion varieties thrive in pots indoors and outdoors. Plant them in wide pots with loamy, compost-rich soil. Keep sprouting plants apart with proper spacing (around 4-5 inches).

Also, remember onions are "cut-and-come-again" plants. So once they grow, you can keep picking them and enjoying a continuous supply of fresh onions!

10. Cucumbers.

Take note that cucumbers are heavy feeders and drinkers. So be sure to place them in large containers that hold plenty of soil. Check the soil frequently and water when it's dry. It's also advisable to use rich potting mixes that retain more moisture.

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