Some plants are able to grow and develop normally in the shade of the garden.
Vegetables Suitable for Growing in the Shade
Certain vegetables thrive even in shaded areas. For instance, various types of lettuce, garlic, onions, and cabbage, including broccoli and kohlrabi, grow well without direct sunlight.
Leafy greens like mustard, arugula, spinach, and sorrel also do well in the shade, as they don’t require ultraviolet light.
Root vegetables such as turnips, radishes, potatoes, beets, and carrots are quite comfortable growing in shaded conditions.
Leafy greens, particularly sorrel, actually prefer shaded environments, making the area under a fruit tree an ideal spot for them.
Additionally, leafy vegetables can grow well in loamy soil, as they are not picky about acidity levels but do not thrive in swampy lowlands.
Vegetables to Avoid Growing in the Shade
Most vegetables and fruits require ample sunlight for proper growth and fruiting.
Therefore, planting potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, pumpkins, and zucchinis in shaded areas is not advisable.
These vegetables struggle to grow in the shade and are also affected by windy conditions.
For optimal growth, they need neutral to slightly alkaline soil.
