This video covers my 5 favourite crops to grow in partial shade and why I like them. I also talk about some considerations to make when growing in shade. Here is the full list of fruit and vegetables to grow in shade:
Asparagus
Beans
Beetroot
Blackberries
Blackcurrants
Bok Choi
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Chinese Cabbage
Garlic
Gooseberries
Kale
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce
Mustard Greens
Parsley
Parsnips
Peas
Potatoes
Redcurrants
Radish
Rhubarb
Spinach
Swiss Chard
Turnips
But remember – opt for leafy greens as a #1 choice!
3 considerations when growing in partial shade: 4:12
OYR Tomato video mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEqD2P6G7s0
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Question: The previous owner of our home planted a holly bush in a full-shade (no direct sunlight, hours of indirect sunlight) spot to cover an unsightly utility meter which is about 3 feet high. I want to remove the holly bush (so my very young children do not pick and eat the berries) and replace it with something that will grow at least 3 feet tall and produce some food. I am considering blackberries on a trellis. Will they produce with no direct sunlight? If not, do you have any other suggestions? (I am in zone 6, USA) Thank you very much!
I absolutely LOVE your YouTube channel, and have started a no-dig garden with your help and the help of Charles Dowding. I am very excited with your upcoming endeavors. I will pray for your school exams! Happy Spring!
I absolutely love your videos Huw. I've currently been binging on them for the past couple of days. I'm a complete beginner, I have a large garden considering I live in London and currently on mat leave so I'd like to do something productive with my kids while I'm off. Off the top of my head I'd say my garden's about 20 by 40ft at least. I've always loved the thought of growing my own food. As we sit here, my garden is almost all grass, with a patio at the front and back. I really want to get going but the truth is I have no idea where to begin. I know it's too late for tomatoes and strawberries etc. What do you think I can do now as a start to get things going and what seeds should I buy for my first crop? I'd really appreciate help, thanks
Thanks Huw, think I’ll give Red Currants a go this year
Great video, again, and what an adorable accent!
hello. just found your videos and have been catching up loads. I live in North Devon and it's very damp all year round. I have a small veg patch and salad bed and find my biggest enemy is the constant wet and I notice that you seem to manage to have dry land, I wonder if your mulching is helping you and do you recommend I try that. Just to give you some indidcation of how wet it is here. I rarely have to water at all. I'd really appreciated some tips on how to get my garden less wet
I should have said that we are on agricultural land and very close to the sea on a penisular – hence it is quite raw. thank you
Nice video. I love seeing my favorite growers making nice comments.
As always, great vid!!!
So useful!
Hi…do you have a video on seed starting indoor or do you always sow seed directly into the ground
What crops/plants you can grow under a mango tree ? Considering that mango trees drops some toxic sap?
As bad it is in Texas! Everything needs to be In some shade! Thank you for the info.
Thanks!
Spinach doesn't grow well in the shade.
I have many years of experience with that issue!
those sheep in the background look pretty sexy
Your shade is still quite sunny. Mine is like darker… with just spots of sunlight coming through a filter of leaves of another plants. Plus I just have a balcony.
The video I was looking for. Thank you… Great YouTuber
the problem with lettuce is they're practically devoid of any substantial nutrition. it's not even worth growing, if you drank a pint of water you'd get the same nutrition as eating lettuce pretty much.
much better off with spinach or kale, or even replace it with cabbage
Did you make that redcurrant picking tool?
u talk too much just the facts please!!! what grows best in shade …gee wiz going somewhere else bye
Thank you for the tips , first time I’ve seen your video’s, any recommendations for companion planting ? A book ? Or specialist ?
This has been the worst year for my globe artichokes so I need to move them ( in autumn) and want to reorganise in a sensible , comprehensive way so all the areas are happy . I’m in Norwich East Anglia , UK. Many thanks
Super old video that came up on my feed. But I had to add: I live in the maritime Pacific Northwest. It’s a cool Mediterranean climate. I’ve got a kale plant that overwintered twice now. It’s two years old at this point and growing leaves about a square foot across.
It's interesting as I was always told a lot of those on the list, especially Rhubarb needs full sun.
I gave a like just based on the description. You added the vegetables in there.
I’m having to try cucumbers and zucchini in partial shade because the suns too hot!
Another brilliant video!
It's helped me relieve certain beds in my head, knowing I can grow my Kale, Chard, Broccoli etc, in the shady bed where I already have my Rhubarb doing well 🙂 (Pembrokeshire)
Question : Do you have trouble there with rabbits? being rather open and exposed.. (as my allotment is too)
Thanks in advance, x x
What type of berries are those?
Stress your plants, make them think the end is near, little kiddies like popcorn. Yes Mr Vader I know this