It’s time to go vertical with your edible garden.

If youre limited on space, that doesnt have to stop you from growing delicious homegrown food.

Its time to learn how to grow food in hanging baskets.

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We consulted two experts on the best vegetables, fruits, and herbs for hanging baskets.

Pam Farley blogs atBrown Thumb Mamaand is the author ofThe First-Time Gardener: Container Food Gardening.

How To Choose What To Grow

Hanging baskets are versatile for growing food.

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Use Good Soil

Soil is the secret to a thriving garden.

She recommends a potting mix for your hanging baskets.

This will create a closed-loop system and keep nutrients in your garden.

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“Next season, you could use the compost to fertilize your new hanging basket garden!”

“I put a reminder on my calendar so I don’t forget.”

Here are 10 vegetables, herbs, and fruits to grow in hanging baskets, according to gardening experts.

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Arugula

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Arugula has slender dark green leaves that have a peppery bite.

Easy to grow, arugula doesn’t need much space, making it ideal for a hanging basket.

Grow arugula in a sunny spot that gets around six hours of direct sunlight daily.

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When arugula receives too much heat, it can bolt, also known as going to seed and flowering.

Cucumbers, like summer squash, can be prone to fungal diseases.

Not sure what variety of cucumber to choose?

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Lettuce

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Lettuce is easy to grow in a basket if you choose a loose-leaf variety.

“Peas are one of my favorite hanging basket veggies,” says Farley.

When it’s time to reap the rewards and pick peas, it’s a cinch.

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Hang baskets in a sunny area that receives around six hours of sunlight per day.

Farley chooses spinach varieties that are best for containers.

Pay attention to the moisture of the soil.

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Farley recommends watering your spinach in your hanging basket every few days to avoid the spinach becoming bitter.

“Strawberries are my favorite hanging basket crop,” says Farley.

Bugs love strawberries, but when grown high up, you have fewer pests to contend with.

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Plus, they’re easy to see when they’re ripe and ready for harvesting.

“The fruit is easy to spot, with almost no chance of bug damage,” she adds.

Tomatoes

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Love tomatoes but don’t have much or any garden space?

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They’re ideal for baskets because they can be prone to diseases when water stays on the plant.

There are two types of tomato varieties: determinate and indeterminate.

Thyme

Thyme is a savory herb that loves warm weather and likes to bask in the sunshine.

Yellow Pansy Hanging Basket

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Place thyme in a sunny area that receives sunlight throughout the day.