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What Plants to Plant in the Shade: Vegetables and Greens That Don't Need Much Sun
23.05.2023 20:07
May is one of the busiest months in the calendar of gardeners and horticulturists.
In the last month of spring, they sow greens, transplant seedlings, and arrange flower beds.
Sunny spots on the plot do not remain vacant for very long. Some summer residents already in winter sketch out a rough plan of plantings, taking into account where there is more sun.
Shaded areas are left for later or nothing is planted there at all, but in vain. If desired, they can be filled with less capricious crops.
What to plant in the shade
Beetroot grows in the shade. Summer residents do not expect large fruits. But they get a harvest of sweet beetroot.
Garlic will not please you with huge heads, but will give tasty and aromatic cloves. Shade-tolerant varieties of bush beans are placed nearby.
Horseradish grows in almost any conditions. The plant feels great both in the shade and under the scorching sun.
Perennial onions not only provide greenery, but can also become an ornamental plant. For example, chives produce lilac caps.
10 More Options for Shadow
To avoid wasting time fighting weeds, summer residents prefer to grow these crops in the shade:
- leaf lettuce;
- arugula;
- spinach;
- sorrel;
- mustard greens;
- cilantro;
- parsnip;
- parsley;
- mint;
- lemon balm.
Some berry crops also grow in the shade. For example, raspberries, gooseberries, and blackberries are planted.
