What to Plant in the Shade: 5 Berries That Will Grow Without Sun

22.05.2023 19:32

Gardeners have debunked the myth that nothing grows in the shade except weeds.

Sometimes not all summer residents have the opportunity to plant berry bushes in the sun. These areas are often given over to tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and other popular crops.

But not all plants like direct sunlight. Some of them grow well and produce excellent harvests, receiving a minimum of rays.

Blueberry

Regular blueberries need lots of sun, but low-growing varieties do well in light shade. There are also varieties that are cold-resistant as a bonus.

Gooseberry

Gardeners use the bushes as hedges, which provide tasty berries as a bonus. The plant grows well in shaded areas.

Raspberry
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Blackberry

A low evergreen shrub that grows in the undergrowth. In nature, blackberries bear fruit in the cool darkness of the forest, so they are an excellent option for the most shaded areas of the garden.

Raspberry

The plant does not like to stand in the sun all day. Raspberries are more comfortable in partial shade and moist soil.

Strawberries

Strawberries grow poorly in the shade. However, there are varieties of strawberries that take root in partial shade and produce solid harvests. An example is "Alexandria".

Dmitry Bobrovich Author: Dmitry Bobrovich Internet resource editor


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  1. Blueberry
  2. Gooseberry
  3. Blackberry
  4. Raspberry
  5. Strawberries