Almost any vegetable that will grow in a backyard garden will also do well as a container grown plant. There are several general advantages to have a container garden. They are less costly to install. They are less difficult and time consuming to maintain. They can be grown in a window sill, a patio, a balcony, or a doorstep. Pest management is easier. Poor soil conditions can be easily overcome. Soil for a containers typically is available in garden centers.  Using soil from your backyard garden is not recommended as you can transfer any diseases, pests, and weed seeds.  The soil needs to hold moisture and nutrients but drain well.…