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Title: Help! plants for shade ?
Post by: aleeks on June 14, 2008, 10:09:45

Hi  Everyone, 
       I have a plot where a bit more than half is in the shade until after 2pm,
       shade is from a huge willow.       
       Apart from a shed and compost bins has anyone any advise on what would
       be good to plant in that part, fruit or veg ? 

Title: Re: Help! plants for shade ?
Post by: ceres on June 14, 2008, 10:24:27

Rhubarb and raspberries can take shade.  Chard, Lamb's Lettuce, Spinach are OK in shade too.

Title: Re: Help! plants for shade ?
Post by: manicscousers on June 14, 2008, 16:22:15

hi, aleeks, nice to meet you,
at least it gets some sun, stuff that doesn't like being too hot, leafy greens maybe  :)

Title: Re: Help! plants for shade ?
Post by: Si D on June 14, 2008, 17:07:45

Well done aleeks, I was just came on to ask almost the same question, although my bit of shape doesn't get sun until around 4pm.

I know that couch grass definatly loves it....will try some chard to see how that goes.