[Shandy]

Can any one tell me what is the best fruit/vegetable to grow under apple trees?

I have two apple trees in the middle of my allotment which have a lot of growing area under and along side them, but they cause quite a bit of shade.  I am stuck to know what to grow in this area.

Any ideas gratefully received.

[Eatyourgreens]

Pigs (Sorry couldn't help myself).



Bob

[Ice]

Salad stuff likes a bit of shade.

[Shandy]

Would if I could but that is a no goer, can't have chickens either.

[horsepooisgood]

Hi Shandy, where are the plots in Ampthill, I cant picture them or are they off Willow Way, (head is now working overtime)

[Eatyourgreens]

Would if I could but that is a no goer, can't have chickens either.

That's a real shame, hard to beat roast Pork and Apple sauce 



Bob

[Yorkie]

Apple tree roots can be quite close to the surface, and will also dry out the area under the canopy quite a lot, so you may be fairly restricted in what will actually be happy to grow and then easy to harvest without damaging the roots.

Salad could well be a good idea.  Have a headache so further inspiration is lacking a little at present, sorry 

[strangerachael]

Parsley and coriander are quite good in shade too.

[David.]

My prefered crop for under my apples is stinging nettles, both as as source of material for making liquid feed, and keeping fruit thieves away - including those who think it's OK to take windfalls when I use every one to press for juice.