15 Vegetables That Yield MORE in Containers Than Garden
57K views · Sep 10, 2026 · People & Blogs
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@GrowWithEasehub · 12 days ago
The creator’s main message is that container gardening is not a second-best option for people without large gardens. Instead, pots and grow bags can give gardeners greater control over soil quality, temperature, moisture, pests, diseases, and plant placement, while producing surprisingly large harvests in small spaces. <br>The creator highlights 15 vegetables that can perform especially well in containers: <br>1. Radishes – Loose potting mix allows smooth, fast-growing roots; harvest in about 25–30 days. <br>2. Lettuce – Containers can be moved into shade during hot weather, helping prevent bolting. <br>3. Green onions – Grow densely in small pots and can regrow from kitchen scraps. <br>4. Mint – Containers prevent its aggressive roots from spreading throughout the garden. <br>5. Swiss chard – Elevated containers help reduce soil pests and allow continuous harvesting. <br>6. Bush beans – Compact, productive, and don't require large trellises. <br>7. Cherry tomatoes – Containers can reduce exposure to soil-borne diseases and provide excellent drainage. <br>8. Cucumbers – Growing vertically keeps fruit off the ground and improves airflow. <br>9. Spinach – Pots can be moved into cooler areas to delay heat-induced bolting. <br>10. Peppers – Warm containers encourage faster root growth and earlier fruit production. <br>11. Carrots – Deep containers with loose soil produce straighter, smoother roots. <br>12. Eggplant – Warm containers can encourage growth while reducing ground-level pest problems. <br>13. Beets – Controlled moisture helps prevent splitting, while both leaves and roots can be harvested. <br>14. Potatoes – Grow bags make harvesting easier and reduce damage from digging. <br>15. Sweet potatoes – Large grow bags provide warmth, save space, and offer two harvests: nutritious leaves during summer and calorie-rich tubers in autumn. <br>Overall, the creator encourages gardeners to stop viewing containers as limitations and start using them as tools for controlling growing conditions and maximizing food production in small spaces.
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@LauraHartman-k2i · 2 weeks ago
I have spinach and dandelion and oxis and Rosemary and Ginger growing in large pots in a plant tent and l have eaten salads from them several times in the last almost two years.l hope and pray that my husband Tim will help me move them all when we move the first of October. My name is Laura. Pray for us and our kitty Melody.l really enjoyed your video.
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@PlantDebrief · 2 weeks ago
1. Radish (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_Fo2FN8uXU&t=79">1:19</a>)<br>2. Lettuce (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_Fo2FN8uXU&t=186">3:06</a>)<br>3. Green Onions (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_Fo2FN8uXU&t=295">4:55</a>)<br>4. Mint (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_Fo2FN8uXU&t=414">6:54</a>)<br>5. Swiss Chard (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_Fo2FN8uXU&t=678">11:18</a>)<br>6. Bush Beans (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_Fo2FN8uXU&t=801">13:21</a>)<br>7. Cherry Tomatoes (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_Fo2FN8uXU&t=943">15:43</a>)<br>8. Cucumbers (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_Fo2FN8uXU&t=1072">17:52</a>)<br>9. Spinach (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_Fo2FN8uXU&t=1264">21:04</a>)<br>10. Peppers (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_Fo2FN8uXU&t=1492">24:52</a>)<br>11. Carrots (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_Fo2FN8uXU&t=1640">27:20</a>)<br>12. Eggplant (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_Fo2FN8uXU&t=1827">30:27</a>)<br>13. Beets (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_Fo2FN8uXU&t=1943">32:23</a>)<br>14. Potatoes (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_Fo2FN8uXU&t=2067">34:27</a>)<br>15. Sweet Potato (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_Fo2FN8uXU&t=2206">36:46</a>)
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@lindsayskala9265 · 2 weeks ago
You better be ready to fertilize like crazy if you’re gonna do container gardening.
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@MaryLassner · 2 weeks ago
Absolutely right
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@normamartinez1671 · 2 weeks ago
Love the containers idea. New subscriber.
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@olghaannieshehasaidi · 2 weeks ago
I have pepper, reddish, cucumber, spinach, and carrots on the ground. I will abandon the ground and will start using containers. Thanks for the teaching
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@daughterofthecreator6755 · 2 weeks ago
I will be Balcony Gardening all year round 🌦🌞❄. Pole beans, Tomatoes, Green Onions, Peppers, Beets, Sweet Potato, Potatoes, Garlic, Collard, Mustard, Spinach and Turnip Greens.
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@JillSullivan-lo4nn · 2 weeks ago
Thank you great video!
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@Joy-o2h · 2 weeks ago
I am ready to try everything
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@nancykey-i8m · 2 weeks ago
Thank you for sharing this information! I’m 76 years old and trying to live on $ 1700. a month. So hungry.
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@Wisegardenchoice · 2 weeks ago
i will try this out.... thank you for sharing
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