Just because your garden isn’t in direct sunlight doesn’t mean that you can’t grow amazing vegetables! Believe it or not, there are tons of vegetables that grow well in the shade and don’t need much work at all. Keep reading below to learn how to learn about these great shade vegetables.
Shade Vegetables
Arugula
Everybody likes a nice arugula salad, so now you can grow your own. Arugula does best in the shade but should be receiving at least five hours of sunlight every day.
Beets
Not everyone likes beets, but if you do, then you can plant them without total sunshine in your garden. Try a few different varieties to see what you like best. Beets tend to do best in an area of the garden with partial shade.
Broccoli
This is a vegetable that seems to go great with every meal, so it’s nice to have your own patch of it. Stick it in a shady spot of your yard and you’ll still see growth!
Brussel sprouts
. Not only do Brussel sprouts do well in the shade, but they also grow well in cold weather, too! So, if you need a plant for dark and cold days, then try this!
Lettuce
One of my favorite things about lettuce is that it grows pretty fast. Grow some lettuce in a shady spot of your garden and reap the rewards quickly! In fact, lettuce grows better in partial shade! Pick an area protected from the blistering noon sun.
Cabbage
Cabbage is just like lettuce, it grows better in the shade! Keep it also protected from harsh afternoon sun rays.
Carrots
Since they grow underground, it’s a bit obvious that carrots don’t need a whole lot of sun. So, find a nice shady patch of garden space, and go for it! They really only need around four hours every day.
Celery
Whether you’re using it as a garnish for your food or eating the whole thing, celery is a great plant to grow. Plus, it can survive in the shade, so grow it wherever! Make sure your celery plant is shaded during the hottest part of the day.
Spinach
So long as your spinach plants get at least half a day of full sun, they can grow well in afternoon shade. Just like spinach and celery.
Kale
Like Brussel sprouts, kale not only can survive in the shade, but it also thrives in cold weather. Plus, it’s a pretty vegetable, so it’s a great one to plant!
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I enjoyed the articles I just read. My husband and I grow everything you had written about. We plant our regular garden, plus we plant in biģ. Red tubs as we call them. The tubs were once feed tubs for livestock. We have planted sweet pòtatoes, tomstoes, cucumbers and squash in them . We have a small fall garden planted in them ñow and it is doing grèat.
Thank you for letting me know that I can plant in the shade.I was frustrated to have all this space and not be able to plant.I’m love the idea.I’m picking up seed when I go down town.Thank you again
Thanks for information
Thanks for the information Naomi
“Arugula does best in shade but should be receiving at least 5 hours of sunlight a day” – a bit confusing.
5 hours of sun is a “part sun” exposure, Shade is technically 0-2 h. Or did you mean maybe 5 hours of day light ?