Brinjal
A heavy feeder in a big pot. Watch for shoot borers and remove affected tips by hand early.
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Tomato
The most satisfying pot crop there is. Stake it early, feed every fortnight, and pinch side shoots so the plant puts its…
Coriander
Sow thickly in a wide shallow tray and snip with scissors. Rub the seed between your palms before sowing to improve germination.
Spinach (Palak)
Ready in about 30 days and regrows after cutting. Harvest outer leaves and the plant keeps producing for weeks.
Chilli
One plant in a 10-inch pot supplies a kitchen. Water at the base, not on the leaves, to avoid fungal spotting.
Mint (Pudina)
Spreads aggressively, so give it its own pot. A store-bought sprig will root in a glass of water in under a week.
Curry Leaf
Slow to start, then generous for decades. Feed with curd whey or diluted buttermilk once a month for glossy leaves.