Container Size Chart
Balcony Garden Picks · balconygardenpicks.com · reviewed September 13, 2026
| 1 gallon (3.8 L) | about 6-7 in / 15-18 cm pot: herbs, lettuce |
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| 2-3 gallon (7.6-11.4 L) | about 8-10 in: radishes, spinach, bush beans |
| 5 gallon (19 L) | about 12 in: peppers, determinate tomatoes |
| 7 gallon (26.5 L) | about 14 in: full-size peppers, cucumbers |
| 10 gallon (38 L) | about 16-17 in: vining tomatoes, potatoes |
| 15 gallon (57 L) | about 18-20 in: dwarf fruit trees |
| Wet soil weight | about 0.7-0.9 kg per litre, check balcony limits |
Typical values for general guidance. Always check the manufacturer's specification for your exact product.
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