Fruit & Veg In Shady Areas

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  1. gryphon

    gryphon Apprentice Gardener

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    I have an area of the garden against a wall, with a overshadowing it. There is a decent sized area that does not get a great deal of sun. Is there any fruit of veg that can grow in this area (shaded, most of the day).
     
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    JWK Gardener Staff Member

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    I've had some success with Lettuce, Spinach and Kale but most other vegs I've tried have struggled in the shade.
     
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    • Ariadae

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      My raspberries grow really well in the shady part of the garden, as does a blackcurrant bush
       
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        I think any types of salad/leaf vegetables will grow fine, they don't need much sun anyway. Fruit I'm not so sure about, since they usually need full sun to grow.
         
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