Garden idea

Pizza Garden

Grow the flavours that make a homemade pizza feel properly special: sweet tomatoes, aromatic basil, oregano, onions and, in a warm year, peppers or aubergines. This is a cheerful project for a sunny patio, greenhouse border or sheltered allotment plot. In much of the UK, the tender crops perform best under glass or against a very warm wall.

What to grow in a Pizza Garden

Tomatoes Basil Peppers Aubergine Oregano Onions Garlic

How to design it

Put tomatoes in the sunniest greenhouse border, large pots or sheltered south-facing site, allowing support space for cordon types. Position peppers and aubergines under cover beside them, where temperatures stay warmer and rain does not spoil flowers. Edge an outdoor bed with oregano, onion and garlic, keeping basil in pots that can move indoors on cold nights. Use 30 litre containers for larger fruiting plants, filled with peat-free compost and supported with canes. Arrange crops so the shorter herbs are easy to pick and taller tomatoes do not shade them.

Care through the season

Start tender crops indoors or buy young plants after frost risk has passed. Water tomatoes, peppers and aubergines evenly, taking care not to soak foliage in the evening. Tie tomato stems in as they grow and remove sideshoots from cordon varieties. Feed according to the needs of the plants once fruit has set, using a suitable fertiliser. Pinch basil tips regularly, harvest oregano before flowering, and protect all tender crops from cold nights.

Tips

Choose compact tomato, pepper and aubergine varieties if space is limited. Greenhouse-grown crops usually give the most reliable UK harvest, but a sheltered wall can work well in a warm summer. Pick tomatoes fully coloured and basil just before cooking for the best flavour.

Planning a Pizza Garden: frequently asked questions

How do I design a pizza garden?

Put tomatoes in the sunniest greenhouse border, large pots or sheltered south-facing site, allowing support space for cordon types.

How do I care for a pizza garden through the season?

Start tender crops indoors or buy young plants after frost risk has passed.

What are some tips for a pizza garden?

Choose compact tomato, pepper and aubergine varieties if space is limited.

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General planning ideas for UK gardens; adjust plant choices to your space and local conditions. Page updated 19 Sep 2026.