[loobs61]

Hi Thinking of doing some edible and flower mix hanging baskets this year on the patio at home. Would be interested to hear any ones ideas on what to put in them. At the moment I am considering ... Strawberry's, small hanging cherry tomatoes, mint, nasturtium's ( to add colour and flowers )  Has anyone done this before and what success? Thanks 

[thatshallot]

Hello,
Was thinking of doing something similar. I was going to try alpine strawberries and mint. I wanted something edible that would give all year round colour/foliage 

[thatshallot]

Was also going to try planting a cranberry in a hanging basket as well. Have got one in a small container that is doing ok.
Have read somewhere that cranberries grow alright in baskets.

[Yorkie]

I grew cherry toms last year and they were superb.

I'd avoid mint as it's a thug.  If some plants are going to be for one season only (e.g. tomatoes) then I'd probably avoid any permanent plants such as strawberries so you don't damage their roots when changing contents.

Remember that any plant producing lots of flowers / fruits will need a lot of food and water, so don't overcrowd these plants.  Pure foliage obviously needs less attention.

[wighty]

I do all my cherry tomatoes in hanging baskets.  Never tried anything else.  They do need regular watering though as they do tend to dry out quickly.

[sunshineband]

I had baskets with cherry toms last year and they were very successful.

I also have one with thymes in it, which is working well, especially as it doesn't mind being on the dry side. I have taken it under the shelter for the winter so it didn't freeze solid... not been that cold but I didn't know that at the time 

[Goosegirl]

I would also avoid mint as it likes a more moist condition. How about oregano or thyme?

[crh75]

I think someone on this forum recently mentioned a variety of chilli that is suitable for hanging baskets.  Maybe you could search for it.

[cadalot]

I have just bought some hanging baskets for my cherry toms on the allotment

[loobs61]

Hi Thanks for all your replies, looks like its toms then 

[3759allen]

definitely not mint. the only way i manage to control mine is to dig (or try to) all the plant and roots.

i have two patches and bitz them a alternately, it bings fresh stalks rather than the dried twigs. and hopefully keeps the spread down a bit, i'm hoping it keeps them at bay enough so they don't start coming up in the lawn.

[BabbyAnn]

definitely not mint. the only way i manage to control mine is to dig (or try to) all the plant and roots.

i have two patches and bitz them a alternately, it bings fresh stalks rather than the dried twigs. and hopefully keeps the spread down a bit, i'm hoping it keeps them at bay enough so they don't start coming up in the lawn.

I think you may have forgotten the post was about hanging baskets - I'd imagine the basket itself will be control enough if it is the only thing growing in it 

[TheWhiteRabbit]

Maybe add some lettuce in there?