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 Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 1:48 pm
I have three plots in my back yard and I'm not quite sure what to do with them. One gets tons of sun and the other two get very little or none at all because of a big maple tree. I have no clue really what I want to plant, but I got them all weeded and ready to go. I want to grow herbs but I'm not sure if any of my plots get the right amount of sun. I'll post pictures later tonight, but I wanted to see if anyone had any ideas for what I could do with my space. Thanks!
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Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 7:35 pm
Hostas do very well in the shade and in acidic soil. They're like the go-to for less than ideal growing conditions.
The bearded Iris is a tall flower that likes the shade. So do columbines, day lilies, forget-me-nots, and coral bells.
No vegetable will grow in full shade. The following crops will produce with three to six hours of sun per day. They also happen to be spring or cool weather crops, which means they'll benefit from the temperature control the shade offers.
1. Salad Greens, such as leaf lettuce, arugula, endive, cress, and radicchio
2. Broccoli
3. Cauliflower
4. Peas
5. Beets
6. Brussels Sprouts
7. Radishes
8. Swiss Chard
9. Leafy Greens, such as collards, mustard greens, spinach, and kale
10. Beans
11. Onions
Sun loving vegetables are like tomatoes, eggplants, squashes, and corn.
Herbs that don't mind the shade: chervil, chives (chives will grow anywhere), coriander, mints, sage (my sage loves the shade), sorrel, tarragon
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