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10 Vegetables that Love the Shade

July 9, 2020 by Jenny 5 Comments

Last updated on May 29th, 2022 at 05:20 pm

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.

Contents
1 Shade Vegetables
1.1 Arugula
1.2 Beets
1.3 Broccoli
1.4 Brussel sprouts
1.5 Lettuce
1.6 Cabbage
1.7 Carrots
1.8 Celery
1.9 Spinach
1.10 Kale

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.

While most gardening needs sun, there are a few vegetables that do very well in the shade. So, if you have a spot that gets less sun, plants these shade vegetables and watch them grow. Beets should be at the top of your list!

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!

While most gardening needs sun, there are a few vegetables that do very well in the shade. So, if you have a spot that gets less sun, plants these shade vegetables and watch them grow. Brussel sprouts should be at the top of your list.

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.

While most gardening needs sun, there are a few vegetables that do very well in the shade. So, if you have a spot that gets less sun, plants these shade vegetables and watch them grow. Cabbage should be at the top of your list.

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.

While most gardening needs sun, there are a few vegetables that do very well in the shade. So, if you have a spot that gets less sun, plants these shade vegetables and watch them grow. Celery should be at the top of your list.

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!

While most gardening needs sun, there are a few vegetables that do very well in the shade. So, if you have a spot that gets less sun, plants these shade vegetables and watch them grow. Kale should be at the top of your list.

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Filed Under: All Things Garden, Vegetables, Useful Gardening Hints Tagged With: vegetables, ideas, Shade Gardening, shade vegetables, garden, tips, shade

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  1. Vonda Clark says

    October 24, 2017 at 4:09 am

    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.

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  2. Susan epperson says

    June 10, 2018 at 6:56 pm

    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

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  3. Gilbert Bangi Orina says

    June 26, 2020 at 1:53 am

    Thanks for information

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  4. Naomi says

    September 13, 2020 at 3:10 pm

    Thanks for the information Naomi

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    • Virginia says

      October 28, 2020 at 4:43 am

      “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 ?

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