30+ Vegetables That Grow in Shade
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All plants need some sun, to grow well, but there are a few vegetables that will tolerate and even appreciate partial shade. This is especially true during the hottest days of the growing season. Afternoon shade would be a relief after a few hours of intense morning sun.
You can even grow some vegetables in areas near tree branches, that are in dappled shade for most of the day. Vegetables that grow in shade are predominately leafy vegetables and root crops. Vegetables that produce fruits, like tomatoes, cucumbers and eggplant, really need all the sun they can get. Check out this list to see which plants you can grow by clicking the link below
