[Joolz]

Hi all,

I wonder if anyone could tell me which veg don't mind a bit of shade. On my new lottie there is a bit of land between the back of the shed and the hedges. It's more shaded than the rest. The ultimate idea is to move the shed back, but I think I will work on getting the lottie cleared and sorted first.

So I am wondering how I can use that spot of land. I think I read that lettuce don't mind partial shade, are there any others? How about garlic, onions and spuds? The soil itself is in good nick. I've also contemplated starting a bocking comfrey patch there. It's well away from the other beds. Would comfrey be happy enough in a shadier spot?

Thanks in advance

Joolz

[robinsnest]

Basically, a good rule to remember is that if you grow a plant for the fruit or the root, it needs full sun. If you grow it for the leaves, stems, or buds, a little shade will be just fine.

Keep in mind that no vegetable will grow in full, dense shade. The following crops will produce with three to six hours of sun, or fairly constant dappled shade, per day.

Beets
Salad Greens, such as leaf lettuce, arugula, endive, and cress.
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Peas
Beets
Brussels Sprouts
Radishes
Swiss Chard
Leafy Greens, such as collards, mustard greens, spinach, and kale
Beans

[Joolz]

Thank you Robin.

Joolz