Suitable for shallow beds

[DawnSuiter]

I am considering using these construction mixing tubs from Lowe's, I have a few on hand, and they must be at least 8" deep, a couple of feet long and maybe a foot & a half wide...

what might be suitable in this type of shallow rectangular container?

 

[bid]

Considering the time of year, lettuces, green onion, garlic, radish, spinach, so many possibilities. Almost any of the green leafy veggies would work I would think. I am sure others will come up with more varieties.

 

[DawnSuiter]

Thanks, I have an unopened pack of radish seeds I forgot all about!!! We just put down 2 lettuce varieites, cabbage, parsnips, spinach & carrots in another bed.

I am interested in year round though, what might they be good for in the other months.

I seem to be VERY dense in understanding the "size" of roots & their space needs for various plants...

 

[bid]

Well for year round, herbs would be a good choice. The container would help control some of the more vigorous reseeders.

8 inches deep isn't a lot, but I would be willing to try cukes (burying a wire type trellis maybe?), summer squash, peppers should do ok if spaced out. I think you can grow a lot of things that you aren't "supposed" to be able to if the plants get a little extra TLC. I know I tend to pay more attention to my container plants than I do the ones in ground.