Tomatoes, cucumbers and even squash can be grown right in containers on your porch. Any place that gets six or more hours of sunlight a day becomes your garden, and if your location is really shaded, you can move your pots around to get the required amount of sunshine. The growing instructions are just like that of those things grown conventionally, with a few exceptions. These plants are genetically predisposed to growing smaller, and taking up less room. This is perhaps the most important thing to remember.
Plants grown in pots dry out quickly.
If it is hot or windy, they may need to be watered twice a day. With all of that watering, you are going to leach the vitamins out of the soil quickly. Check for bugs. One of the best things about growing your own vegetables is your ability to keep them free of chemicals. By checking your plants frequently, you will notice any bug problems before they get out of control.