Barley
- Pot: 20 L or larger
- Full sun
- Moderate water
Barley is a cereal grain that has been cultivated for thousands of years. It is characterized by its elongated, slender stalks and…
Grains: plants for pots and containers
These plants grow well in pots, for balconies, patios and small gardens. Each comes with the smallest practical pot size.
9 plants
Grains
Einkorn
- Pot: 20 L or larger
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–9
Einkorn is an ancient wheat grown for its small, golden grains. It was among the first cereals domesticated in the Fertile Crescent and…
Flax
- Pot: 15 L or larger
- Full sun
- Moderate water
Flax is an annual flowering plant grown for its oil-rich seeds, called flaxseed or linseed, as well as for the long fibers in its stems…
Millet
- Pot: 20 L or larger
- Full sun
- Low water
Millet is a group of small-seeded grasses, belonging to the family Poaceae, that are cultivated primarily as food crops. Known for their…
Quinoa
- Pot: 20 L or larger
- Full sun
- Moderate water
Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is an annual flowering plant in the amaranth family, known primarily for its edible seeds, which are often…
Rice
- Pot: 15 L or larger
- Full sun
- High water
Rice is a cereal grain that is one of the most widely consumed staple foods in the world. It is typically grown in flooded fields (paddy…
Sorghum
- Pot: 20 L or larger
- Full sun
- Moderate water
Sorghum, scientifically known as Sorghum bicolor, is a versatile and drought-resistant cereal grain that belongs to the grass family…
Triticale
- Pot: 20 L or larger
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–9
Triticale is a cereal grain created by crossing wheat (Triticum) with rye (Secale). Breeders developed it to combine wheat’s grain yield…
Wheat
- Pot: 15 L or larger
- Full sun
- Moderate water
Wheat is a cereal grain that belongs to the grass family. The plant is cultivated worldwide and is one of the most important staple foods…