[sianb]

Hi Guys
I,m back again last years veg was a bit dissapointing .our beds are shady what do you think i should plant in a shady place. On a brighter note we have 40 aspragus that we can harvest this year .

All The Best

Sian

[paintedlady]

That's a lot of asparagus    Enjoy!  Shady stuff .... lettuces?  Herbs like mint?

[Goosegirl]

Caulis can tolerate some shade as they don't bolt as quick as in full sun. Maybe other brassicas like cabage, calabrese and sprouts will be ok - the sprouts should be if the shade is from leaves on trees which will fall come autumn, maybe potatoes? (See what other replies say). I have grown beetroot and leeks in a partly shady bed overshadowed by a very old Bramley apple tree. Parsely and mint are also ok.

[HLS]

I grew chard in pots in partial shade last year (couple of hours in the morning and a couple more in the afternoon) and that did OK.  It might have been better with a bit more sun but I had enough for a few meals from a couple of 2ft square pots.

[noshed]

Lettuce like a bit of shade. I grew broad beans OK on my shady bed. Most things that don't actually have to ripen would be worth trying. Not sure about carrots and parsnips though.

[LivvyW]

Chives are ok with shade

[sianb]

Thank you for your replies. Asparagus starting to appear yum yum

ATB

Sian