Typically, vegetables need at least six hours of sun, though eight hours is better. Don’t worry too much about if the spot for a vegetable garden gets morning or afternoon sun, just check to make sure it gets six hours total of sun.
More the issue is your water supply. Afternoon sun can get quite intense and burn off your moisture. Mornings tend to cooler and more humid. Some veggies, like tomatoes like a bit of sunbathing, others, like lettuces like swaddling. Watering and weeding are the nemesis of gardeners. Water early am or dusk.
Agreed that veggies need 6-8 hours of sunshine for best results. Morning sun is better as the afternoon sun can be too intense. Always check the seed package or plant label for correct instructions.
I have moved my tomato tubs all over, seeking at least six hours of sun. I finally found a good spot. My plants were very green, not spindly. They get morning sun from about 8 am until 3 pm. But that varies from spring to fall. At least they get the noon sun now. I've had 3 hours in the am and 3 hours in the pm before but did not get the same results even if it was six hours. I have a lot of big trees, really have to watch those shadows as they move. Sometimes putting up a reflecting wall of some kind, like a white fence section, will give you additional light, as long as it isn't blocking any light. I have two abandoned veggie gardens that are now flower gardens because of the trees growing higher over the last 30 years. I've trimmed branches where I can but you can't do much about height. Some veggies aren't as picky as others, but do consider containers. You can find the best spot for each veggie's needs. I hope that helps.
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Typically, vegetables need at least six hours of sun, though eight hours is better. Don’t worry too much about if the spot for a vegetable garden gets morning or afternoon sun, just check to make sure it gets six hours total of sun.
Vegetables need six to eight hours of sun a day.
More the issue is your water supply. Afternoon sun can get quite intense and burn off your moisture. Mornings tend to cooler and more humid. Some veggies, like tomatoes like a bit of sunbathing, others, like lettuces like swaddling. Watering and weeding are the nemesis of gardeners. Water early am or dusk.
Agreed that veggies need 6-8 hours of sunshine for best results. Morning sun is better as the afternoon sun can be too intense. Always check the seed package or plant label for correct instructions.
Morning sun is better but will work almost anywhere with enough sun
I have moved my tomato tubs all over, seeking at least six hours of sun. I finally found a good spot. My plants were very green, not spindly. They get morning sun from about 8 am until 3 pm. But that varies from spring to fall. At least they get the noon sun now. I've had 3 hours in the am and 3 hours in the pm before but did not get the same results even if it was six hours. I have a lot of big trees, really have to watch those shadows as they move. Sometimes putting up a reflecting wall of some kind, like a white fence section, will give you additional light, as long as it isn't blocking any light. I have two abandoned veggie gardens that are now flower gardens because of the trees growing higher over the last 30 years. I've trimmed branches where I can but you can't do much about height. Some veggies aren't as picky as others, but do consider containers. You can find the best spot for each veggie's needs. I hope that helps.