Pot Vegetables for Cities

With the growing population of cities the trend of utilization of the built and unbuilt area for growing food is gaining importance. The practice of homegarden is expanding where pot culture has occupied an important place because of its intensive culture, quality production and mobility of pots in- and out-side house including verandah, window and terrace. Solanaceous vegetable plants as well as cucurbitaceous vegetable climbers not only produce quality fruits but also decorate the households beautifully. Different kinds and varieties of vegetables with a range of nutritive values grown in pots are illustrated.