What vegetables grow in shade?

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    The only part of my garden free to grow vegetables is in the shade of a large Walnut tree. Is there anything that will grow there?
     
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    Depends on how much shade, if its only partial then you should be able to grow most veggies like peas, beans and brassicas - obviously they don't do so well as in full sun but you will get something provided they are not 100% in the shade. The tree's roots might be a bigger problem for you. Why not try some quick growing stuff as a test, like lettuces?
     
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    Rhubarb does pretty well in shade.
     
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    I find that most veggies do better in part shade than conventional wisdom would have you believe (with the exception of the obvious - tomatos etc).

    As long as they get a few hours of full sun, give it a go. You might not win any village shows with prize marrows, but you should get a tasty crop.
     
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    Most veggies are happy just with warmth, light and water. As John says, your main problem would be if the roots of the tree have depleted the nutrients in the soil. If you are talking about an area that is outside the umbrella of the tree then you should be OK - the further, the better.

    You will know if the soil is full of roots when you dig it over.
     
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