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title: "Hey everybody. Im pretty new to any type of gardening and im trying…"
description: "Hey everybody. Im pretty new to any type of gardening and im trying to start growing some veggies and herbs in containers this year. I have a couple of…"
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# Hey everybody. Im pretty new to any type of gardening and im trying…

_Posted by DSmurf420 on 2026-01-29_

Hey everybody. Im pretty new to any type of gardening and im trying to start growing some veggies and herbs in containers this year. I have a couple of questions, if anyone can help.  
1\. I am using 5.5 gallon plastic pots that are about 12in in diameter and pretty deep, is that too small to plant a bush bean plant with some carrots around it?  
2\. Is that same size pot able to hold 2 bush cucumber plants or should I only put 1 per pot?

## 4 comments

### Planta member commented on 2026-01-29

I would put one cucumber per pot. Possibly 2 bush beans will fit depending on the variety. I usually go for 10 gallon or larger if I’m putting multiple plants. Especially heavy feeders like cucumbers.

#### DSmurf420 replied on 2026-01-30

Thank you for your response. I have limited space or I would use bigger pots.

### Jannette commented on 2026-02-02

Just 1 for 5 gallon. I have 10 gallon and those I’ll put 2 cucumbers or 2 tomatoes (San Marzon) last year. I’ll do the same this year.

#### Jannette replied on 2026-02-02

Oh and a Marigold plant in each also for pest control.

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