
Sour (acid) cherries actually fare better in shady plots, as they don’t need the sun to sweeten them.Here is the list of our Growing Guides for shade-tolerant vegetables and herbs: For areas that receive morning sun then afternoon shade, try vegetables such as celery, carrots, and bush beans.Vegetables that are susceptible to bolting, like broccoli, cauliflower, and spinach, can benefit from being grown in partial sun, particularly in hotter climates.Perennial vegetables such as rhubarb, asparagus, and Jerusalem artichokes can be grown in partial sun or partial shade.Cucumbers and pole beans will clamber up supports into the sunshine. Climbing vegetables do well in areas that are shaded in the morning but sunny by afternoon.In fact, keeping them out of midday sun can prevent their tender leaves from wilting. Leafy greens such as lettuce, arugula, kale, bok choy, and chard are happy with just a few hours of sunshine each day.Root crops such as radishes, carrots, potatoes, and beets can grow in as little as 3-4 hours of direct sun with light or dappled shade for the rest of the day.
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Broccoli, cauliflower, kohlrabi, turnips, kale, and rutabagas will grow well with less than a full day of sun, but may take longer to mature. Cabbage will also grow in the shade, but they may not form tight heads.

Once you have figured out how much sun you have to work with, you can get planning! Morning sun with afternoon shade is the best situation for many plants, whether they are vegetables, annual flowers, or perennials. You won’t be growing any vegetables here.

