Growing a plant in a bucket is a great solution for those who live in a crowded area and for those who live in apartments.
28 Plants You Can Grow in Buckets
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Strawberries
Strawberries are easy to grow and can have a constant harvest through all summer. Most plants can stay productive even for seven years.
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Lemons
Lemons are plants that grow frequently in containers so they don’t have a problem when it comes to planting them in a bucket.
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Eggplant
As long as your plant is planted in a bigger bucket you can easily grow an eggplant.
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Arugula
This plant is great for a bucket because it doesn’t need much space and can be cut many times for continuous harvest.
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Squash
With the choice of the right squash such as zucchini and summer squash you can easily grow this plant in a bucket but you need to provide a trellis for climbing.
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Turmeric
This plant has a long growing season and is easy to grow in a bucket, however it is better if you bring the container indoors when the weather cools down.
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Figs
Figs provide larger fruits when their roots are restrained so feel free to plant them in a bucket.
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Garlic
This plant is great for buckets and you don’t need a seed to plant them, you only need healthy bulbs. You have to provide a six inches space between each clove and water regularly.
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Chinese Greens
There are many kinds of Chinese greens that can be planted in buckets as they prefer colder weather because they bloom as soon as the weather gets warmer.
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Blueberries
These plants are challenging to grow in a bucket because they want a lot of water and acidic soil.
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Kale
Kale is a plant that is great for a bucket and is planted in the colder months.
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Cherries
These trees have small roots but you have to make sure to plant them in a deeper bucket and put them in full sunlight.
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Ginger
You can regrow store bought ginger as long as it is healthy and cut into pieces.
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Cucumbers
Cucumbers are easy to grow in a bucket and like to be placed in the sun. you can have a harvest through the summer.
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Onions
Onions need to be up to seven hours in direct sunlight and can be grown from seed or from sets.
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Carrots
Carrots are easy to grow in a bucket . In a gallon of bucket you can plant two dozen carrots.
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Okra
The requirement for this plant is that it wants more than sunny areas and plenty of watering.
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Tomatoes
If you plant one tomato a single bucket is all you need and the best plant for growing is the bush-like plant.
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Beets
Same as carrots and the beets are great for planting in a bucket as long as there is a space in between and they also some in all colors.
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Peppers
By purchasing a starter seed you can plant a couple peppers, which can be both sweet and hot.
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Broccoli
Broccoli need more space so the best thing to do is to plant them in a bigger bucket.
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Beans
Easier way to grow beans is the bush-like version because they don’t need much space.
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Radishes
Radishes are fast growing plants and you can grow multiple crops per year.
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Potatoes
Sometimes it is easier to grow potatoes in a bucket rather than in the ground. You can simply regrow store bought potatoes.
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Lettuce
Lettuce is another easy plant to grow in a bucket by simply sowing the seed in the ground or regrowing the lettuce from kitchen scraps.
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Peas
Like bees, they are easy to grow indoors but when they reach 6 inches they can be moved outdoors.
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Swiss Chard
This plant can be grown all summer.
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Spinach
Simply by sowing the seed into the bucket a little water and you are good to go.
How to Grow Plants in Buckets
If you want plants in a bucket then choose from the ones above. You will mostly need a five gallon bucket but never use the bucket that once was holding toxic chemicals. The best solution is to use potting soil or some compost or peat moss in order to have a proper growing.
