[little sweetpeas]

My friendly local florist has just given me 72 black containers the type they stand the flowers in.

They are 10 inch wide and 10inch deep. In addition to salad crops what vegetables could I grow in them?

Can I use grow bag compost or do I have to use potting compost?

[slow_worm]

I would use a multipurpose with water retaining granules... less watering in summer that way!  They will need lots of watering - tomatoes would be good in pots!

[muntjac]

use bag compost n put cabbage and letuce and anything else ya fancy in em . mix each tub with a handfull growmore and then in 12 weeks maybe a bit more

[agapanthus]

I'll be using the same things as ring cultures for growing tomatoes this year

[WG.]

You can get organic grow bags and pep it up with dried blood if you want to stay organic as suggested by your signature.

Great for herbs too - most of which will be fine in decent garden soil with some homemade compost if you have any.   Make up a nice rich mixture for chives though.

[little sweetpeas]

I have already got some organic grow bags but will need a lot more.

[WG.]

I have already got some organic grow bags but will need a lot more.

They can be pricey so that was why I suggested herbs, if you like them, of course.   Another thing you could grow is little sweetpeas, little sweetpeas.  

[little sweetpeas]

I love sweatpeas hence the name. Hope to cover the shed on the plot with them. The organic grow bags cost so much more but I really want to try to use them as since the New Year we have lived a very green life and don't want to slip up.

[WG.]

I love sweatpeas hence the name

Bet you can't guess two things I love from my name ..

[little sweetpeas]

LOL!

[ytyynycefn]

I love sweatpeas hence the name

Bet you can't guess two things I love from my name ..

Beer'n'footie, isn't it?  :twisted:

[WG.]

Beer'n'footie, isn't it?  :twisted:

Actually you are spot on :shock:

[Annie]

could use these pots to grow aubergines in,Ive someBlack Beauty seeds left over if you want to try?

[little sweetpeas]

Annie,

Many thanks for the offer but i've actually got some already.

I have a plot which is about 7 - 8 rods.  I aim supply all our veg all year round so having the containers will increase the amount I can grow but I've never really known what can go in a container and still produce good crops.

[Freckles]

Last year we grew potatoes in patio tubs, (I think they might have been in 12" pots).

My favourite is the nasturtium. Admittedly, they can be a 'little' bit invasive and, (especially if growing space is of a premium), they might not be top of your list. However, I've always found them to be very forgiving in pots, they last a long time, look and taste great and give you a lot of reward for not much effort. If you're growing other salad plants anyway, they certainly add to variety