Shade Tolerant Herbs And Vegetables For Your Garden

This year I moved some of my vegetable garden behind the garage to make more room for flowers!  It’s all about the flowers for me.  The only problem was that the section of land was in partial shade with a little corner in full shade.  I needed to make this happen because, well, we need to eat, and growing my vegetables saves a lot of money!  Thankfully, I did some research on Shade Tolerant Herbs And Vegetables and everything’s working out fine.  I get more flowers and I still save money on fresh organic vegetables.

The following list is a bit long.  However, I wanted to give you a wide variety of herbs and vegetables you can grow in the shade.  Having this knowledge will help your land be more productive and if you are like me you can grow more flowers!

 

 

Shade Tolerant Herbs And Vegetables For Your Garden

 Arugula

 

 

Basil

 

 

Beans

 

 

Beet Greens

 

 

Celery

 

 

Collards

 

My favorite seed companies are Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company, Seed Savers Exchange, Johnnys Select Seeds, and Monticello Seeds.  I also like Burpee Heirloom seeds and plants.  My plot of Martha Washington Asparagus came from Burpee and is growing and producing like mad!

 

Corn Mache

 

 

Endive

 

 

Chives

 

 

Cilantro

 

 

Lemon Balm

 

 

Oregano

 

 

 

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Parsley

 

 

Tarragon

 

 

Kale

 

 

Ramps

 

 

Lettuces

 

 

Mustard Greens

 

I have found using fish emulsion as an organic fertilizer especially beneficial on vegetables and herbs growing in the shade. It helps strengthen their root system and seems to grow larger pants!  You may also find it helpful to fertilize with comfrey tea.

 

 

Pak Choi

 

 

Peas

 

 

Radish

 

 

Rhubarb

 

 

Spinach

 

 

Swiss Chard

 

 

Turnip Greens

 

 

I have three favorites from the season.  First, the lemon balm is doing wildly well in the shade!  Next, wild ramps are in dappled shade, I have never grown these before so they are new to me.  Lastly, spinach is slow to bolt further extending the season.  Give gardening in the shade a try and see what works well in your soil and climate.

 

YOUR TURN…

What is your favorite herb or vegetable to grow in the shade?

 

Blessings,