How Much Sunlight Do Your Vegetables Need to Grow?
When most people think of vegetables, they automatically think "full Sunlight." While it is true that veggies like a lot of sun, not all vegetables are equal in that regard.
Some are actually reasonable tolerant of less sunlight than others. No vegetable can grow completely in the shade but some can do on about 3 hours of sunlight a day.
Some are actually reasonable tolerant of less sunlight than others. No vegetable can grow completely in the shade but some can do on about 3 hours of sunlight a day.
Do you think that vegetables all need full sunlight?
Vegetables grown for their leaves can take less sunlight.
Root vegetables are in the middle of the sunlight spectrum.
Vegetables that fruit need the most. See more details and a list of those in each category:
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Nice to know, I can still grow something edible in that shady part of the garden! Thanks for sharing that @Carol Speake - The Gardening Cook !
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Wonderful article... pinning!
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@Laurie @ Vin'yet Etc. Thanks for sharing!
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