Leafy greens are your friend. Lettuce, spinach, kale, and Swiss chard did much better in my shady yard than tomatoes ever did.
I only get a few hours of sunlight in my backyard. What vegetables actually grow well in partial shade?
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Most gardening advice says vegetables need full sun, but my yard only gets a few hours of direct light. Has anyone grown food successfully in partial shade?
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Users recommended leafy greens, herbs, radishes, and some peas for partial shade. Fruiting vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers were described as more difficult without strong sun.
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Containers helped because I could move them to the sunniest spots. Even a small shift in the yard made a difference.
Herbs can work depending on the light. Parsley, mint, and cilantro were fine for me with partial sun, but basil wanted more light.
Radishes and some salad greens worked for me. Anything that needs to fruit heavily was disappointing in my shady space.
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