Fruits and vegetables can be grown in hanging baskets instead of flowers and ferns. You may make something functional and attractive by growing edibles in hanging baskets. Hanging baskets, whether they’re baskets or other types of hanging containers, can be very useful. They assist you in making the most of any and all available space.
What fruits and vegetables can you grow in a hanging basket?
A hanging basket does not have to be dull or boring just because it is used to raise food. Take a look at some of the fruits and vegetables that can be grown in hanging baskets.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are botanically fruits, and cultivating them in hanging baskets is simple. Tumbling tomatoes, in particular, are well-suited to flowing over the side of a basket. On the other hand, many bush tomatoes can be grown in hanging containers, and they can even be grown upside down, hanging down from the bottom.
Here are some tomato varieties that do well in hanging baskets:
- Bonsai Micro Dwarf
- Micro-Tom
- Roma
- Whippersnapper
- Red Robin
- Celebrity
- Gold Pearl
- Baxter’s Early Bush Cherry Tomato
- Aztec Micro Dwarf
- Tumbling Tom
Strawberries
Fresh strawberries have a delicious flavor and are so aromatic and juicy that you will want to pick them over and over. The nicest feature is that strawberries may be grown in hanging baskets in small spaces. The following are some examples of garden strawberries that work well in hanging baskets:
- Albion
- Evie
- Mara des Bois
- Ogallala
- Quinault
- Tribute
- Tristar
Alpine strawberries, which may be grown in partial shade, are another option that include:
- Mignonette
- Rugen Improved
- Yellow Wonder
Peppers
Pepper is one of the easiest plants to cultivate in a basket. You can put it in the shade for at least 4-6 hours. Any small and compact plant varieties perform nicely in a hanging basket. Chili and sweet peppers such as:
- Apache
- Basket of Fire
- Fuego
- Prairie Fire
- Pretty in Purple
- Pyramid
- Razzamatazz
- Redskin
- Sweet Sunshine (Trailing)
- Tangerine Dream
Cucumber
There are several cucumber kinds that perform nicely in a hanging basket. Patio Pickle and Summer Dance are two excellent choices. These and other dwarf types are more suited to the restricted space available in a hanging basket.
Cucumbers cultivated in hanging baskets are usually straighter, more consistent, and less vulnerable to pests. Cucumber harvesting is also a lot simpler.
Chard
Choose a visually appealing kind like rainbow chard, and the bright stems will provide visual pleasure for a long time. Harvest seldom so that you can continue to eat from your basket while it preserves its aesthetic value.
Swiss chard is a semi-hardy plant that can withstand freezing temperatures. You may easily bring your swiss chard indoors to avoid frost and increase your growing season by growing it in a hanging basket.
Radish
Radishes grow quickly and can be sown in succession for a large number of radishes over a lengthy period of time. Another fantastic idea is to let a few radishes blossom and spill over the basket’s borders. A profusion of wildflowers will bloom, followed by hundreds of tasty radish seed pods.
Radishes can usually be picked 30 days after they germinate in most situations. This permits you to get at least 3 to 4 harvests before the weather starts to warm up. If this happens, you’ll need to replace the crop in the basket.
Eggplants
Choose a dwarf eggplant type if you wish to grow eggplant in hanging baskets. You might want to think about Patio Baby. This and other compatible types produce fruits that are only 2-3 inches long. Fill in the middle of your container planting with one of them in the middle of the hanging basket. Lifting it higher allows you to see the lovely purple fruit that is typically covered beneath the foliage.
Citrus
There are numerous dwarf citrus cultivars that can be grown in 12-24 inch hanging baskets. Aside from the fruits, citrus blooms are incredibly scented and attractive.
Lettuce
Growing your own lettuce is a terrific way to save money, especially if you enjoy salads. Growing lettuce in hanging baskets has a number of advantages, one of which is that it is protected from slugs and other pests. Lettuce is a fairly compact plant. There is no overhanging, and the lettuce can thrive in the restricted space.
Sweet Potato
In a hanging basket, trailing sweet potato vines look fantastic. Plant the slips in the pot and let the long vines trail over the sides.
Leaf Mustard
Along with lettuce and other greens, several leafy mustards thrive. Green and purple mustard varieties are available, with several featuring elegant lacy leaves that look lovely and behave well in a hanging basket.
Spinach
Regular spinach is an excellent choice for a hanging basket in a cool, shady location. On the other hand, perpetual spinach may be planted without concern of bolting in hot summer conditions and will provide a steady supply of excellent greens for much of the year.
Spring Onion
Spring onions can also be squeezed into your edible hanging basket. These take up very little room and are a terrific touch to your summer salads.
Carrot
They have nearly fern-like foliage, making them look more like ornamentals than food crops. You simply need to hang them in a container. Choose the shorter type because it requires less space for plant growth.
Small Squash
Most people associate squash with big pumpkins that win the state fair, but there are hundreds of types to choose from, so get creative! Select a squash with small fruits that can be hung from a container and allowed to grow down over the edge.
