Historical House - Cultivating Vegetables and Herbs in Pots: A Guide to Container Gardening Container gardening is a great way to grow vegetables and herbs in small spaces like balconies or patios. The key is choosing the right pot size for each plant. Here’s a quick guide: Choosing the Right Pot Size 5L Pots: Lettuce, Chard, Parsley, Basil, Chives 10L Pots: Radish, Celery, Turnip, Carrot, Kale 15L Pots: Cabbage, Beet, Garlic, Brussels Sprouts, Chilies 20L Pots: Tomato, Broccoli…