What to Plant in the Shade: 5 Vegetables That Don't Need Much Light

29.05.2023 07:53

Most cultivated and fruit-bearing plants require a lot of heat and sunlight.

It is impossible to place all the crops in the sunniest place. Something is constantly left in the shade. Here are the vegetables that will grow and bear fruit best in this case.

An expert of the online publication BelNovosti, agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh shared several tips that will help solve this issue.

You can grow many vegetables in the shade, for example.

1. Radish

An early vegetable that can be grown in shady areas. It grows quickly and does not require much space.

Carrot
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2. Spinach

A leafy green that grows well in the shade, spinach is healthy and contains many vitamins and minerals, and is widely used in cooking.

3. Lettuce and other greens

Also refers to leaf crops. Grows well in a shady place. The harvest is used to prepare salads or side dishes.

4. Carrots and root vegetables

As practice shows, this root crop can also be grown in the shade. Beets and carrots will grow small here, but many housewives just like medium-sized vegetables.

5. Cabbage

Many varieties of cabbage do not do well in the sun, such as Chinese cabbage and curly cabbage. Broccoli and cauliflower tolerate diffused light well, while Brussels sprouts will grow better in partial shade.

Igor Zur Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor


Content
  1. 1. Radish
  2. 2. Spinach
  3. 3. Lettuce and other greens
  4. 4. Carrots and root vegetables
  5. 5. Cabbage