Is there any shade loving Veggies?

[smom1976]

I have a bunch of shaded area that is just begging for something that I can grow for food.. any suggestions?

 

[ams3651]

cucumbers like shade as long as they get some sun every day. We used to plant onions right outside the door in the shade at my dads house.

 

[patandchickens]

Best thing is leaf veggies -- lettuce, spinach, chard, even beets if you are not too ambitious about your expectations for the roots. Also mint, sweet cicely, and a few other herbs.

Some things like lettuce and chard are heat-sensitive and would need careful selection of varieties, and avoidance of summer crops, for your region

Good luck, have fun,

Pat

 

[setter4]

Carrots will take some shade but most things need at least 5-6 hours of decent sun.

 

[homesteadmom]

With at least 3 hrs of sun these will grow:

Salad greens, such as leaf lettuce, arugula, endive & cress.
broccoli
cauliflower
peas
beets
brussel sprouts
radishes
swiss chard
leafy geens, such as collards, mustard greens, spinach & kale
beans

Hope this helps.