>>1372365Nearly all the edible stuff is already beginner level. Grow what you'd like to eat. As for the pots, the bigger the better. Some things need 5-gallon buckets/pots or larger, like tomato, potatoes, corn, and peppers. Many large plants have dwarf, determinate, "deck," or "patio" versions. Burpee even has a special deck corn bred specifically for containers and porches.