It's easy to do without the sun: what flowers and vegetables can be planted in the shade

26.04.2023 17:46

This list of plants will help you fill your plot with as many fruit and ornamental crops as possible.

Many plants prefer sunny areas. But there are crops that grow well in the shade and partial shade.

What to plant in the shade from vegetables and greens

Summer residents are primarily interested in crops that yield a harvest. Thrifty owners try to ensure that not a single square meter is empty.

In the shade of greenery you can plant:

  • onion;
  • parsley;
  • arugula;
  • spinach;
  • cilantro;
  • sorrel;
  • mint.

And from vegetables that will grow in the shade:

Spade and watering can
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  • beet;
  • legumes (peas, beans);
  • broccoli;
  • cauliflower.

What ornamental plants will grow in the shade?

When the plan for vegetable crops is fulfilled and there is space left, some summer residents plant ornamental plants.

They are convinced that lush flowering is better than weeds that need to be constantly pulled or mowed.

Ornamental plants for shade:

  • crocuses;
  • irises;
  • hydrangea;
  • peonies;
  • narcissus;
  • fragrant violet.

Dmitry Bobrovich Author: Dmitry Bobrovich Internet resource editor


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  1. What to plant in the shade from vegetables and greens
  2. What ornamental plants will grow in the shade?