I have a bed in my fruit and veg plot which receives (at best) sun for about half the day in summer (in the morning). I have tried most vegetables in this spot and few really thrive - salads and leafy crops do OK, as do potatoes but yeilds are much lower than in the sunnier beds. The bed is oriented northwest to southeast and a hedge runs down the southwest side, casting a rain as well as sun shadow.
I was wondering if it would be better to plant this bed with a permanent crop of either a fruit or a vegetable, removing it from the crop rotation entirely.
I would like some ideas as to what to plant in this bed that will cope well with the conditions.
Thanks.
You could have a look here it may help you
http://www.inthegardenonline.com/picks_10vegforshadeC21.htm
Quote from: davyw1 on July 14, 2008, 16:03:03
You could have a look here it may help you
http://www.inthegardenonline.com/picks_10vegforshadeC21.htm
Interesting, Thanks. Not sure about some of the veg listed but beets might be worth a go
What about perennial stuff? Rhubarb or Asparagus for example?
Or fruit? In particular Strawberries or Gooseberries?
Hi
I have blackcurrants, rhubarb and gooseberries in a patch that loses the sun at about midday and they seem fine, so I would think they would be ok.
Good luck
T.
Same here, plus my asparagus bed loses the sun at the same time and give good yields nevertheless.