Beetroot is sown straight into the pot and gives you both roots and edible leaves. Learn when to sow in your region, pot depth, soil, why each seed sprouts several seedlings, thinning, watering, harvest time and common problems.

Beetroot is sown straight into the pot and gives you both roots and edible leaves. Learn when to sow in your region, pot depth, soil, why each seed sprouts several seedlings, thinning, watering, harvest time and common problems.

One brinjal plant in a large pot can bear fruit for months. Learn when to sow in your region, how to raise seedlings, pot size, watering, feeding, harvesting and how to control shoot and fruit borer.

One capsicum plant in a large pot can supply fresh shimla mirch for weeks. Learn when to sow in your region, how to raise seedlings, pot size, watering, feeding, harvesting and how to fix flower drop.

A single chilli plant in a pot can supply green chillies for months. Learn when to sow in your region, how to raise seedlings, pot size, soil, watering, harvesting and how to fix leaf curl.

Tomatoes grow well in pots on Indian balconies and terraces. Learn when to sow for your region, pot size, soil, staking, watering, harvesting and how to fix common tomato problems.

Discover 10 winter vegetables to sow in October in India, with pot sizes, sunlight needs, sowing tips and a simple balcony kitchen-garden plan.