And use pots that are at least 12 inches deep. This vital nutrient may help prevent cancer, heart disease, and cataracts. Spinach Popeye was on to something when it came to spinach. This green, leafy vegetable is high in folate, a B vitamin that may prevent cervical cancer and heart disease. Pregnant women who get plenty of folate also protect their unborn children against birth defects.
Spinach prefers cool weather.
So, plant seeds in the late summer for a fall harvest. Tomatoes Research shows that tomatoes are high in lycopene, a compound that may protect against cancers of the prostate, stomach, and lung. For container gardening, try dwarf varieties that only need 1 cubic foot of soil. Or grow cherry tomatoes in a hanging basket.