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Container height: 40 to 50 cm, minimum
The extent of the root systems of the following plants implies a large, tall container. Also, since plants grow “up,” leave a
space 80-140cm above your container(s) and provide stakes when necessary.
Tomatoes Climbing beans Hot and sweet
Companions: basil, carrots, Install a lattice along a wall peppers
celery, chives, strawberries, to allow plants to climb Transplant the seedlings
beans, onions, parsley, into biodegradable peat pots
radishes, sage, thyme. when the seedlings have two
pairs of true leaves.
Legend Sow Germination Harvest Depth
Pear Tomato, red or 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost,
yellow under lighting
Prolific heirloom variety producing 7 - 14 days
pear-shaped, sweet and mild 50 - 60 days
tomatoes. Vigorous, determinate
plants, ideal for containers where 6 mm
space is at a premium. Sun
Sweet’n Neat Cherry 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost,
Tomato – red or yellow under lighting
Very small, ultra-compact 7 - 14 days
determinate tomato plant. Ideal for 50 - 60 days
container-growing, or even window-
sill growing! Sweet and juicy fruit all 6 mm
summer long. Sun
Sweet Jungle Parrot 8 - 10 weeks before the last frost,
Pepper under lighting for 16 hours
Small size and high yields make this 10 - 21 days
a great space-saving plant for patio 65 - 75 days
containers. Peppers start out green
then ripen to red and can be eaten 1cm
at either stage. Sweet and delicious, Sun
even kids will love them!
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