According to CNN, food-borne illness has been tied to E. coli 0145 found in commercially-grown lettuce sold to wholesalers, food service outlets, and some in-store salad bars and delis. If you’re a lettuce lover, you no longer have to suffer from these threats and produce your very own lettuce at home. Not only can you put your heart at ease, but you can also save your wallets from further spending.

Learn more about the whole planting process and the supplies that you’ll be needing:

• Seeds
• Containers
• Soil
• Lighting

Read the full article here: https://edition.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/homestyle/05/13/growing.own.lettuce/index.html

Cucumbers are an essential ingredient to almost, if not all, vegetable salads. What makes it even more special is that it’s easy to grow, even in containers. Plus, cucumbers grown in pots typically have fewer issues with pests and diseases.

Learn more about:

• Types of cucumbers to grow in containers
• The best containers for growing cucumbers
• Best soil for container cucumbers
• When to plant cucumbers in containers
• How to grow cucumbers in a container garden – seeds or transplants?
• Growing cucumbers in containers vertically
• How to grow cucumbers in a container garden
• How to harvest cucumbers in containers
• How to grow cucumbers in a container garden – the best varieties to grow in pots
• Bush and vining cucumber varieties

Read the full article here: https://savvygardening.com/how-to-grow-cucumbers-in-a-container-garden/

If you’re a newbie gardener, and are still confused with what to plant to start your journey, then consider planting tomatoes. Tomatoes of all kinds thrive in pots, as long as these pots are of good size. Kansas City master gardener Kathy Hoggard recommends pots at least 20 inches across the top and 24 inches deep for tomatoes. It is also important to note that pots of different materials may affect your tomatoes’ growth. Terracotta pots, for example, are beautiful but lose moisture through the clay’s pores. Moreover, Hoggard suggests exposing your plant to 6-8 hours of sun a day, preferrably in the morning. She also stresses the importance of good air circulation, potting mix, and water.

Read the full article here: https://www.burpee.com/gardenadvicecenter/vegetables/tomatoes/growing-tomato-plants-in-containers/article11060.html