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Do you love gardening and growing beautiful vegetables?

But is part of your land in the shade?

What if I told you that this is not a problem, quite the contrary!

Because there are many plants that appreciate shade. 3 hours of daily sun are enough for them.

Besides, many plants do better with a little shade, because full sun and heat scorch them and dry out the soil.

here is 41 fruits and vegetables that grow even in the shade. Look :

THE GREEN VEGETABLES

1. Mesclun

Mesclun and salad mixes like "mizuna" and "tatsoi" are the most shade tolerant green vegetables. They only require 2 hours of sun per day.

2. Arugula

This is my favorite spring salad. Arugula has a little bitter taste that enhances a classic salad and makes a delicious pizza topping. In addition to its flavor, this type of bitter salad is believed to aid digestion.

3. Leaf lettuce

Green salads cannot stand the hot summer sun and prefer shade. Grow different kinds in your garden to find your favorite. Or mix it up in your bowl for added flavor.

4. Spinach

This super nutritious green vegetable likes it cool, so a little shade is fine for it, especially if the soil stays a little wet.

5. Kale

Kale is delicious and it's used in many recipes. My favorite: the cabbage leaf chips. Try it, you will tell me the news. Kale appreciates a little shade in the middle of summer, it keeps it from burning.

6. Swiss chard

The colors of this vegetable are so beautiful that it can also be grown as an ornamental plant. Swiss chard loves shady and wet grounds. It is eaten as a side dish, much like spinach. It can also be used in many soup or savory pie recipes ... The stems are smaller when the plant is grown in full sun.

7. Cabbage

These giant leaves are a treat for cooks: stuffed cabbage leaves, toppings, wraps like with a tortilla or even in a soup. Like its cousin the kale, the green or white cabbage hates being in direct sunlight.

THE AROMATICS

8. Mint

It is a versatile herb for cooking, baking or even for tea and herbal teas. Mint is very invasive: plant it somewhere you don't mind it spreading. The best is still in a jar. She loves having the morning sun and doesn't mind a little shade in the afternoon.

To discover : The 3 Virtues of Mint You Don't Know About.

9. Oregano

Wonderful in Italian dishes, oregano is full of vitamins and so good! It particularly likes shady areas and is very easy to grow: it does not need a lot of water, it likes shade and is resistant to cold. What could be better ?

10. Lemon balm

Lemon balm is perfect for herbal teas for insomnia, to relieve headaches, stomach aches and anxiety. It grows very easily and does not require a lot of care.

11. Chives

It is recognized every spring by its purple flowers and its very thin stems. Both are also edible.

12. Rosemary

I prefer creeping rosemary, which has a more vivid color and flavor than its silver cousin. If you live in a warm place, it can grow all year round without a problem, if not, consider protecting it.

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13. Coriander

Coriander is delicious. It is found in a lot of exotic recipes. But it also has great medicinal properties. Another plant that adapts to shade and requires almost no care.

To discover : Chicken with Coriander and Lime: The Delicious Easy Recipe.

14. Parsley

Parsley is eaten in all kinds of ways ... no pun intended. In salads, soups, sauces or to add flavor to a dish: it is useful everywhere. So don't hesitate to grow it in this less sunny part of your garden.

15. Basil

I love basil, especially to make pesto, in my tomato-mozzarella, on my pasta or my homemade pizzas. Basil hates full sun, so set aside a little shaded spot!

OTHER VEGETABLES

16. Beans

Choose varieties of bushy bush beans (variety "end of Bagnols") rather than climbing varieties. Be aware that beans like to have at least 5 hours of sunlight if you can afford it.

17. Kohlrabi

Not everyone is crazy about kohlrabi, but even if you don't like it, it adds color to your garden. And who knows, maybe he'll convert you to eating it?

18. Chinese cabbage

It's excellent in woks, stir-fries and soups. It ripens quickly even without direct sunlight. Plus, it's packed with vitamins and low in calories and carbohydrates. Perfect if you are on a diet.

19. Snow peas

The snow pea season is very short, but it can be extended by growing them in a part of the garden with partial shade. So you can plant them in the spring and enjoy them almost until the fall. Choose several varieties to lengthen this ripening period. The ram's horn pea is harvested late, for example. Then you can enjoy mange-tout in all your dishes.

20. Brussels sprouts

In general, people don't like Brussels sprouts, but braised it's just a treat! As they ripen throughout fall, you can enjoy them late in the season, and even in winter, if your winters are mild or you shelter them.

21. Cauliflower

Whether you choose the standard white cauliflower, or a purple variety or even Romanesco, you can cook it however you like: roast, au gratin, on pizza or in tortillas, in stews, in pickles or mashed potatoes. . Cauliflower is essential in a garden!

22. Broccoli

Broccoli is great: the more you cut it, the more it grows back! So you can remove the central bud and let the plant grow back and produce new buds. Also harvest the leaves and fry them or put them in your soups or green smoothies.

To discover : Family Friendly And Inexpensive: Mon Gratin de Broccoli.

23. Shallots

They are from the onion family and grow very quickly. They are used to season dishes or as a garnish. Shallots grow back year after year if you leave the roots in place ... Good to know, right?

24. Leek

Leeks take their time to grow, but it's worth the wait, as you'll be harvesting them all winter long. Ideal for soups, gratins or as an accompaniment to meat. Put them in a corner of the garden, you will be delighted to find them in autumn / winter!

To discover : The cheapest leek quiche in the world

25. Squash

She likes it everywhere and loves having her foot in a cool, humid area. Then its long stem crawls to seek the sun. There are a multitude of more or less sweet varieties. It's up to you to choose yours.

"ROOT" VEGETABLES

This type of vegetable can also adapt to terrain with partial shade. They will grow a little slower, that's all. In addition, very often, we can also cook the leaves of these vegetables!

26. Carrot

Opt for early ripening carrots like "Nantaise" or smaller varieties especially if you have little sun. Remember that carrots like soft or sandy soils.

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27. Radish

If there is one easy crop to grow, it's radish. In addition, it is one of the first vegetables to be harvested in the spring. Enjoy their crunchiness in salads, in your sandwiches or just like that with salt or butter.

28. Turnip

Small white salad turnips are similar to radishes, but with a less tangy taste. This variety grows quickly in the spring, it is one of the first things you can harvest. There are also larger turnips that are used in soups, gratin or as a garnish with meats. I also recommend the "Boule d'or" turnip which is an incredibly sweet little yellow turnip.

29. Beet

Beets are small and tolerate a shady place well. It is super nutritious and excellent in salads, roasts, smoothies ... You can also take advantage of these green leaves for your detox juices.

30. Parsnip

It's one of my favorite fall vegetables, I could eat it every day. Like carrots, parsnips like soft or sandy soils and adapt well to shade.

31. Potato

Growing potatoes is easy. Plus, it's a bit like a treasure hunt: you dig and find lots of baby potatoes! You can also grow them in a pot or in a large container. Check out the trick here.

32. Garlic

In a shady vegetable garden, you can put spring garlic, as much of its growth takes place before the leaves grow in the trees. Even if it will be smaller, it is worth planting garlic in this part of the garden. Check out the trick here.

33. Celery

Celeriac is really great in a salad. You can also try celery, which is eaten on the stems in salt or in smoothies.

34. Asparagus

Asparagus can endure partial shade. Only its yield will be lower. If you put a few feet in the shade, you will have some longer in the season because they will mature later.

To discover : The Tip To Keep Asparagus Fresh Longer.

THE FRUITS

35. Rhubarb

Rhubarb is one of those plants that doesn't ask for anything. Once planted, it grows back every year. In addition, it is beautiful in the spring. You will be able to make good pies out of them! Sure, she's best in full sun, but a bit of shade in midsummer won't bother her at all.

To discover : 6 Rhubarb Uses That NOBODY Knows About.

36. Blueberries

They produce abundant fruit and do not need to be in full sun. You will have it from July to September for your desserts or your fruit juices. You can even freeze them.

To discover : Buy No More Blueberries! Use These Tips To Get As Much As You Want.

37. Wild strawberries

They produce tiny, yet incredibly tasty strawberries throughout the season. They love the sun in general, but can handle some shade.

To discover : 9 Incredible Benefits Of Strawberries You Didn't Even Know.

38. Blackberries

They do best in the shade and produce even with a few hours of sun all summer long. Mulberries are gorgeous and produce delicious fruit in abundance, even in shady conditions.

39. Currants and gooseberries

White or red, currants are delicious fruits that are generally enjoyed in jam or jelly.

40. Cranberries

Excellent choice of ground cover plant that gives succulent fruit and doesn't complain about being in the shade.

41. Elderberry

Elderberry can grow in partial shade, and you can harvest its small black berries to make syrup. This syrup is excellent in winter for keeping fit or treating colds.

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How do I organize my shaded vegetable garden?

At home, a tree shades half of my vegetable garden.

I love it because it allows me to garden in the cool during the summer. I organize my crops according to this shadow.

I put the tomatoes, melons, peppers and cucumbers in full sun.

The other vegetables benefit from partial shade during the hottest hours of the day in midsummer.

And since my tree has no leaves in the spring yet, the plants are in the sun by then.

In general, green vegetables do well in this semi-shaded area, even if they take a little longer to ripen.

There are 3 types of shadows

- An area of ​​total shade. Vegetables don't like it, so I use ground covers like sage, heather or heather.

- An area of ​​partial shade. It receives 2 to 6 hours of sun / day. It is a shadow that lets the sun and light pass between the branches of the tree (better than a shadow due to a building for example).

- An area of ​​full sun. It receives at least 6 hours of sun / day. I plant all the vegetables that love the sun there, such as tomatoes, eggplants, peppers or sweet potatoes. I plant some in pots to be able to control the watering and the quality of the soil.

If your shady vegetable garden is placed next to a white wall, this is a good thing because it will reflect both light and heat on the plants.

You can also put light reflectors ... if you are not afraid of the glances of your neighbors!

I advise you to plant your vegetables in pots with wheels. Thus, you can move them according to the sun and the seasons.

Also remember to prune your trees to let in more light.

Since your plants don't have all the light they need, make sure you give them everything they need: rich soil, nutrients, and adequate watering.

Be careful, because a vegetable garden in the shade stays wetter longer, do not water it too much.

As you can see, having part of your garden in the shade is not a big deal. You can plant almost anything there. And if you like flowers, think of violets, cyclamen or hostas ...

Your turn...

Have you tested these crops in your shady garden? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to hear from you!

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