Friday, June 6, 2014

Shade Tolerant Veggies and Herbs

If you have a spot in your yard that doesn't get much sun, you could try growing the following veggies there:


  • Lettuce
  • Arugula
  • Spinach
  • Broccoli *
  • Green onions
  • Cabbage *
  • Parsley
  • Sorrel
  • Garlic
  • Mint
  • Collards
  • Endive
  • Cress
  • Cauliflower *
  • Peas *
  • Currants
  • Pak Choy
  • Beets *
  • Kohlrabi *
  • Brussels Sprouts
  • Mustard greens
  • Thyme
  • Coriander
  • Tarragon
  • Radishes
  • Cardamom
  • Potatoes *
  • Rhubarb *
  • Swiss Chard
  • Kale
  • Turnips *
  • Carrots *
  • Sweet potatoes and yams *
  • Gooseberries
  • Cilantro
  • Dill
  • Lemon Balm
  • Strawberries *
  • Beans *
  • Blackberries and raspberries *


These need about 4 hours of direct sun each day (some can get by with even less) as apposed to eight hours for the sun-loving plants. Even sun-loving crops will tolerate light shade, but they'll provide a smaller harvest. These are noted below with an asterisk (*).