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Vegetable Container Size Chart

Use this reference for: Compare starting container volume and depth by crop; choose more volume when heat, wind or vigorous growth makes moisture management difficult.

Vegetable Container Size Chart

Crop Starting volume Starting depth
Tomato 10 gal 14 in
Cherry Tomato 7 gal 12 in
Pepper 5 gal 12 in
Hot Pepper 5 gal 12 in
Eggplant 5 gal 12 in
Okra 5 gal 12 in
Tomatillo 7 gal 12 in
Cucumber 5 gal 12 in
Zucchini 10 gal 14 in
Summer Squash 10 gal 14 in
Winter Squash 15 gal 16 in
Pumpkin 20 gal 18 in
Cantaloupe 10 gal 14 in
Watermelon 15 gal 18 in
Lettuce 2 gal 6 in
Leaf Lettuce 1 gal 6 in
Spinach 1 gal 6 in
Kale 3 gal 10 in
Swiss Chard 3 gal 10 in
Arugula 1 gal 6 in
Mustard Greens 2 gal 8 in
Collard Greens 5 gal 12 in
Bok Choy 2 gal 8 in
Carrot 1 gal 12 in
Radish 1 gal 6 in
Beet 1 gal 8 in
Turnip 2 gal 8 in
Parsnip 2 gal 12 in
Rutabaga 3 gal 10 in
Potato 7 gal 14 in
Sweet Potato 10 gal 14 in
Broccoli 5 gal 12 in
Cauliflower 5 gal 12 in
Cabbage 5 gal 12 in
Brussels Sprouts 7 gal 14 in
Kohlrabi 2 gal 8 in
Bush Bean 2 gal 8 in
Pole Bean 3 gal 10 in
Snap Pea 2 gal 8 in
Shelling Pea 2 gal 8 in

Use gallons as a root-volume starting point

Container volume affects root room and how quickly the mix dries. A vigorous cultivar, a windy balcony or very hot sun can justify moving to a larger container even when the minimum starting volume technically fits the crop.

Shape still matters

Two containers labeled with similar volume can have different depth and surface area. Check the companion depth reference when a root crop or tall fruiting plant needs a particular root-zone shape.

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