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Home Ask MG Are there fruits or vegetables that grow in dappled shade?

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Are there fruits or vegetables that grow in dappled shade?

May 1, 2011   •   

My garden does not receive a lot of sun; it’s mostly dappled shade throughout the day. Are there any vegetables and/or fruits I can grow?

Fruits need full sun to flower and set fruit, but there are some vegetables that will tolerate partial shade. Many of these are members of the cabbage family: broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage. Some other nice, green “leafies” that will grow in partial shade are the many varieties of lettuce, spinach and Swiss chard. Last on the list are some of the underground veggies: beets, potatoes, radishes and turnips.

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