In ground growing is almost always better if the soil is good. You
will use less fertilizer and water. Growing in ground can expose your
plants to soil borne pathogens and pests, but in most cases these can
be controlled in a garden setting.

Layne

On 1 Jun 2006 11:10:12 -0700, "Mark" wrote:

Is it more efficient to grow vegetables in containers or right in the
ground?