How to Start Your First Container Tomato, Pepper and Herb Garden: All the Steps to Get Started!

How to Start Your First Container Tomato, Pepper and Herb Garden: All the Steps to Get Started!

The keys to successful container gardens are sun, container size, the right container mix, fertilizing and water management. I show you all the steps to grow container tomatoes, peppers and start herb seeds. Container gardening is easy once you understand the basic. This is a great introduction video.

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50 Comments

  1. Janelle Neill on August 30, 2021 at 12:39 am

    Thank you sooooo much! Such a great video! Super pumped to start my own container garden now 🙂



  2. xBwahx on August 30, 2021 at 12:39 am

    I’m sorry but that was not a tablespoon of fertilizer just say a handful or half a handful 😂😂 lol



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  4. Cj Smith on August 30, 2021 at 12:41 am

    And just let everybody know if you’re gonna be growing inside don’t use kalogg organics because I’ve noticed from my use they have a lot of fungus gnats



  5. Jesus Child on August 30, 2021 at 12:42 am

    plastic is not good for health。better not to use it to grow vegetable and make compose。better to use food safe glass to make compose and use clay pot to grow vegetable



  6. Keith Wallace on August 30, 2021 at 12:42 am

    Good information.



  7. Edward Evans on August 30, 2021 at 12:42 am

    I’m new to this but I heard that you can use eggshells is that true?



  8. Bobby Vandagriff on August 30, 2021 at 12:43 am

    I was wondering why my California wonder bell peppers are turning black from the bottom and going up the fruit. I thought it was sun scald but I’ve replaced it in different locations in the yard but didn’t help. Pulled fruit and fruit wasn’t hurt. Just wondering why bell peppers turn black 🤷🏻‍♂️



  9. beth crist on August 30, 2021 at 12:43 am

    What about using grow bags for peppers and tomatoes. Do those dry out too fast too like terra cotta?



  10. Creachter on August 30, 2021 at 12:44 am

    So on the pots you put the hole on the side, did you just not have any drainage on the bottom?



  11. Rhonda Hooker on August 30, 2021 at 12:45 am

    Thank you so much.



  12. Diva Geneva on August 30, 2021 at 12:45 am

    How’s the finger doing?



  13. GlitzDesigns on August 30, 2021 at 12:45 am

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I’m a beginner and this was extremely helpful.



  14. hasina begum on August 30, 2021 at 12:46 am

    My tomato plant is younger than urs when does it get mature enough so that I can transfer to land …plz suggest n my chilly plant is too young than ur pepper when the best time for it to transfer n it’s spring now



  15. Tanya 10 on August 30, 2021 at 12:48 am

    Thank you thank you thank you! Just planted my first tomatoes and basil in containers. I did make my own compost but will be adding some of the fertilizer you recommend. Loved your video!



  16. Joanne Nascimento on August 30, 2021 at 12:50 am

    The birds in the background add beauty to your whole lovely video.



  17. ChellCandie on August 30, 2021 at 12:51 am

    Thank you for this. I️ am ordering my pots today and beginning my garden this weekend I’m starting with 2 things



  18. Jorge Canales on August 30, 2021 at 12:52 am

    Garden soil is less aerated than potting soil/mix wood, bark and perlite is added in larger amounts for potting mixes for aeration. I personally don’t care if it’s too woody or not because other way we are going to have to fertilize the plants. For some indoor houseplants you actually want a very chunky Potting mix that has a lot of bark to allow the soil to have better drainage



  19. bhsbass on August 30, 2021 at 12:52 am

    Anyone else thought it was Rustic Garden?



  20. carol durand on August 30, 2021 at 12:53 am

    Here in UK we don’t really get 6-8 hours of full sun. Sometimes yes but sometimes it’s patchy and rainy. but I still want to try and grow some tomatoes and herbs…



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  22. Em-Em Tan on August 30, 2021 at 12:54 am

    thank you for your very informative videos!! very detailed and a lot of help for first time container gardener like me. one quick question, not sure if you have posted content on how to reuse containers (5 gallon buckets) for next season? looking forward to your input. thanks! 😊



  23. Altanic on August 30, 2021 at 12:54 am

    Omg, FINALLY. Thank you for noting that a 16" bell shaped container is roughly 5 gallons of soil. I’ve been trying to figure it out for DAYS.
    Most sites say 5 gallon containers, but are referring to perfectly cylindrical buckets, but if you go to your local garden center (Lowes, Walmart), most containers are bell shaped.

    Very useful information! I’ll keep going for the big boys! Hopefully I’ll have large enough containers to support all kinds of fruits and vegetables throughout the year!



  24. Camlobes Vtec on August 30, 2021 at 12:54 am

    Your a champ. Doing a diy with a busted hand lol.



  25. Antony Josephine on August 30, 2021 at 12:55 am

    Good morning.. Greetings and best wishes from India.. Happy to see you.. Pls explain how to grow Rose’s successful.. 🙏 . Thank you..



  26. Miguel Vazquez on August 30, 2021 at 12:57 am

    Is this the same process with seed planting?



  27. Irma Sanchez on August 30, 2021 at 1:00 am

    Hi, I just want to thank you so much for making this look so easy,without any fuss 12:23). After watching this video I FINALLY planted my first plant/herb from seed. I planted 13 seeds (too many!) Into an 8 inch wide container. Used Promix organic herb and vegetable potting soul, no fertilizer (didn’t have any) and spring and rain water. I started on June 28th, and just two days later I began to see 15 green dots peeking through. Today, 5 days later I see the stems growing longer. Guys, just start! Don’t overthink it.

    I think in the besr future I might news to separate all the basil. Next time I’ll go easy on the number of seeds I use. Lol!

    Thanks again!



  28. pretty money on August 30, 2021 at 1:02 am

    my basil is on its 2nd year 🙂 i live in zone 9b i had to bring it in maybe 3 times last winter and its thriving again im watching it close so that it doesnt bolt this summer if it starts i will clip them back n move to shade ^_^



  29. Destiny Green on August 30, 2021 at 1:05 am

    Starting my garden tomorrow I’m trying to do as much research as possible! I’m thinking squash, collard greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell peppers but I’m nervous as heck 😭 is it best to get pre potted plants because I wanted to start with seeds



  30. Josh Ephraim on August 30, 2021 at 1:06 am

    Great explanation!! Just subbed and liked



  31. Chef Smith Heaven's Healthy Kitchen on August 30, 2021 at 1:08 am

    How much water for each container?



  32. Miss RaptureWatcher on August 30, 2021 at 1:08 am

    Should I water the herbs with any soluble fertilizer after they are settled in and if so what kind?



  33. Vijay Patel on August 30, 2021 at 1:13 am

    Sir,
    You are a very good teacher for Gardening. I watched most of all Videos and I already subscribed your channel to get knowledge of Gardening. Technically you are the best.
    I am using Osmocote 14-14-14 Cow manure and Epsom Salt. for my plants.
    Is it enough ? Please guide me.
    Thx Vijay Patel.



  34. Vicki Small on August 30, 2021 at 1:14 am

    I have a patio tomato plant and it came in a10” pot with a plastic trellis. It’s way to small so I’d like to transplant it to a bigger container ( 5gal ) it’s so entangled now in the built in trellis. What’s the best way to transplant? I was thinking of just cutting it off and leave the trellis part intact. ??



  35. Latoya April on August 30, 2021 at 1:15 am

    You need to use a drill next time buddy



  36. fungi on August 30, 2021 at 1:19 am

    Vigaro is garbage soil..



  37. Jamie Harasym on August 30, 2021 at 1:23 am

    Would i do a mix like this for an elevated garden bed? 45inch by 22inch



  38. Bagh Aga on August 30, 2021 at 1:26 am

    Love your video I’am 14 old I am starting container garden I like your video the best and easy way A to Z explanation



  39. Oscar Gaspar on August 30, 2021 at 1:27 am

    Hi Gary !!!! Excellent videos I really like the way you explain them I just wanna say thank you for sharing . I am planning to do container Peppers and tomatoes next year . but I have a question. Can I use de same method for green Tomatoes (Tomatillos).
    Please I know you are busy but I will wait for an answer . thanks man.



  40. Sree on August 30, 2021 at 1:29 am

    Wait so did he put just one hole on the side for drainage and none on the bottom?



  41. Sarais Play Day on August 30, 2021 at 1:29 am

    Thank you. Finally found clear steps to start my container garden during covid❤️.



  42. Teryka Snow on August 30, 2021 at 1:29 am

    Hello I’m in Chicago
    I love your videos very helpful .
    Is it to late to start a garden . It the middle of July



  43. Desirae A. on August 30, 2021 at 1:31 am

    This is the video I’ve been searching for!! Ahh thank you 😊



  44. Faye Tanner on August 30, 2021 at 1:32 am

    This is my 1st year. I saw flowers on my tomatoes today. I’m excited



  45. Grafting Tactick on August 30, 2021 at 1:33 am

    Great video, very informative, lots to take from, Thanks for sharing 👍



  46. Riyas Pc on August 30, 2021 at 1:36 am

    I am 13 and I just starting gardening now . I have some tomato plants which are quite small but I am proud of it



  47. Irish Valdez on August 30, 2021 at 1:37 am

    Nice thank you sir.



  48. Paula Cothren on August 30, 2021 at 1:37 am

    3:05 Honestly, the hands are always in the way. The hands in the frame add nothing. Eliminate the hands please.



  49. cloudy 2o on August 30, 2021 at 1:38 am

    My fiance would do this. Slice himself open and just keep going anyway. Then he’d just laugh quietly as I freak the hell out when he came home 😂



  50. Hyacinth P on August 30, 2021 at 1:39 am

    thank you very much new subscriber