I've started a ton of seedlings and now I don't have enough space in my garden for all my plants. I'm looking for some affordable container suggestions specifically for my peppers, as I've read they do well in pots. Besides peppers, I'm also growing igloo lettuce, parris lettuce, roma tomatoes, and zucchini. Should I consider container gardening for any of these to save space? I'm really hoping to get a good yield from my bell peppers since I eat them a lot, and I also want to can my pepperoncinis for salads!
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I grow both peppers and tomatoes in containers all the time, and they thrive! I do need to water them more frequently since they dry out faster, but they’re doing great overall. Just keep an eye on the watering, and you should be fine!
I've had great success growing peppers in 5-gallon buckets before! This year I'm using 10-gallon grow bags, but honestly, the buckets are solid choices. Just make sure to drill some holes for drainage. If you’re worried about stability on a ledge, the buckets might be the way to go.
I’ve also had success with using cat litter buckets! They hold up well and you can give more space to the bell peppers if needed.
That sounds like a solid plan! The 5-gallon buckets should fit well if you're worried about the grow bags sagging over the edge. Plus, you can usually find those buckets pretty cheap at Lowe's!