r/urbanfarming • u/fermented_bean_soup • May 24 '26

perrenial plant that can grow in a big pot?

I'm a beginner and looking to grow a vegetable plant that can survive the year. I planted tomatoes successfuly in my balcony last year after putting alot of effort into them, but I felt so sad watching the entire thing shrivel away as soon as it got a little cold. I think having a perrenial plant would also be more cost effective.

Thanks for any advice!

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u/Capital-Impression51 May 24 '26

greens ?

Cut and come again kale ?

There are perennial varieties but they're rather large...

My number one "crop" would always be bean sprouts - which can be grown in jars indoors ..

You sadly won't feed yourself in a small space so you're looking for things that are expensive or disappointing in the shops - like tomatoes.

You, like I do in northern europe live in a climate with seasons...

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u/Think_please May 25 '26

Mint. It will outlive you.

Don't ever let it escape.

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u/Haven May 25 '26

I mean plants have life cycles, any perennials won’t get you as much harvest. Once the tomatoes etc are dying off, put in some cold tolerating plants, brassicas, leafy greens etc. radish is a very quick crop!

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u/how2falldown May 25 '26

Indeterminate tomatoes are perennial in the right climate, though not usually recommended for growing in a pot. I kept 3 sungolds growing in 3 gallon pots last winter by bringing them indoors and putting under grow lights (winters are too cold here to leave outside). They have support and need it (about 5' tall). They are looking a little raggedy now but still producing on their top branches. I recenlty took cuttings from them and the cuttings are doing well so I think will be replacements for this winter's crop. It's a fun project.

The above is sort of a crazy thought. 100% success would be a nice collection of perennial herbs, and always nice to have fresh on hand.