[Elaine G]

The top of my plot is shaded by trees at this time of year, though it will get some sun in the summer when the sun is higher.
Are there some crops, (apart from lettuce, my downfall!) which do not mind a certain amount of shade. Or do most things thrive better in full sun?
Rotation is not a problem as the last thing to grow there were flowers - they definately did better when moved.

Thanks

Elaine

[Tigerhair]

Can you thin out the canopy of the trees or raise it slightly?  If so, I'd definitely try that.  However the following will cope with some shade -

1.Salad Greens, such as leaf lettuce, arugula, endive, and cress.
2.Broccoli
3.Cauliflower
4.Peas
5.Beets
6.Brussels Sprouts
7.Radishes
8.Swiss Chard
9.Leafy Greens, such as collards, mustard greens, spinach, and kale
10.Beans

[Tigerhair]

Also, they may take a bit of extra time to grow - but they'll be less inclined to bolt...

[Mazzie]

Ive had courgettes do well in shade although they were in pots, probably because the moisture was kept in more easily. 

[Jome]

I'd say the leafy greens would do very well in the summer there, and it could work to your advantage to stop them getting scorched etc. Spinach etc as mentioned before would like it.

I think most plants need some sun though

[crh75]

Good suggestions above.  Also red currents and rhubarb work well in the shade.

[Elaine G]

Thank you all for your excellent suggestions.
I will be attempting to grow lettuce again  and DD has been asking for spinach so it looks like I will have no problems filling the space.
Thanks

Elaine

[DD.]

 No I haven't!

[Elaine G]

Oh sorry DD I thought it was you - must have been someone else

Elaine