Top 10 Shade Loving Vegetables - The Best Veggies To Grow In Shade

[@jackjia4230]

Full sun - 6 hours or more Partial shade - 3 to 6 hours Shade - less than 3 hrs 1. Lettuce - grow between taller plants like tomatoes; store lots of water+nutrients in the leaves and the sun can take that away. 2. Radish - specically short varieties grown in less than 30 days such as scarlet globe, crimson, cherry belle 3. Curry leaf plant - partial shade or shade both work, full sun is too hard on the leaves 4. Basil - leaves turn yellow in full sun 5. Cilantro - partial shade, can grow in any kind of shallow trays with limited amount of space 6. Mint - partial shade 7. Taro 8. Beets - if grown in full sun the roots will be big but leaves will grow bigger in partial shade so it depends on what you want to harvest, beet leaves or beet roots 9. Kale 10. Tomatoes - cherry tomatoes only, larger tomatoes need full sun

[@ashutoshsrivastava8810]

Good information

[@sgtvbox3152]

Nice

[@tahminanazmeen2170]

Thanks

[@Desiinfotainerusa]

Thx for the info!

[@deepagangal7076]

Thx

[@elliotpierre6299]

Great tips! I am a container / grow bag gardener. I immediately went to my back yard and adjusted location of cilantro, parsley for happier plants.

[@beatesetzer2441]

I live in Capetown with hot dry summers. I already noticed that Parsley, beets,cilantro,radishes don't even germinate if it's too hot. And my Parsley thrives in the cool spits in the garden.

[@marycoutinho566]

Where to buy herbs ,im from India (Goa)

[@BlissFortress]

Great video, very informative and to the point, thank you California Gardening! Everyone should watch it, it’s worth your time. If you’re in hurry, here’s the Top 10 List: 1. Lettuce 2. Radish (Early varieties like Scarlet Globe, Cherry Belle & Crimson) 3. Curry leaf Plant 4. Basil (like Sweet Basil, Boxwood) 5. Cilantro 6. Mint 7. Taro 8. Beets 9. Kale (like Dinosaur Kale) 10. Tomatoes (Yep - Cherry variety can be grown in partial shade)

[@xxkissmeketutxx]

Thankyou ☺❤

[@tammybass3750]

Thank you! I was listening to this as I was working. I appreciate the list.

[@GabyP17]

Thanks this was really helpful!

[@maraimacarvalho]

Obrigada🇧🇷

[@nischithakrgowda448]

Thank u

[@crmartinez1971]

one of the best most informative and helpful videos i have found so far for my small partial sun patio. I was feeling defeated that I couldn't grow certain veggies, and now I see here that I CAN. Cherry tomatoes! Radishes! Beets! So excited.

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pseudoleviathan5923]

Not alot of people talk about growing in shade. Great video, especially the difference growing in full sun vs shade. Lots of great work thank you!

[@workinprogress6282]

Thank you so much for the valuable suggestions. Going to move my Cilantro and mint to an area with less sunlight. Your video left me happy.

[@violetgentry9041]

I planed my Peppermint in full sun it grows very well spreading and coming back every year, I live in zone 8

[@timshepherd4626]

Outstanding good sir, thank you! All summer I have been piling up all my lawnmower shavings and garden scraps directly behind my garage. I did this with the intent to turn it into compost but recently shifted gears and decided to use it as another gardening location. My family eats a lot of loose leaf lettuce and radishes, thanks to you now I know what to place there next spring =)

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Glad it was helpful! Happy Gardening!

[@patriciahamilton111]

Thanks for sharing, just started my vegetable garden for the first time, thanks for the tips. God's blessings

[@thesaleslady]

Perfect! I just planted a few veggies in my non- direct-sun patio... in containers. I nailed it on shade. Thank you! Your video helped me and put my mind at ease. I was worried that the sun wasn't blasting on them all day, that they wouldnt thrive. Thanks again! And Happy Homesteading for beginners in a small space!

[@priya01raj]

I came here to see what can I grow in my new home terrace which has shade from big trees around, this is the best video amongst the rest. Well explained with both versions of harvest. Excellent

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Glad you liked it. Happy Gardening!

[@RichGardenLife]

Absolutely right I grow my lettuce and my radishes in shade for 3-4 hours a day And this year in my garden my lettuce and some of my shade lover was definitely flourishing...... thank you for this video and all the tips awesome video Happy Gardening 💚.

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Cheers dude! Happy Gardening!!

[@priyabaskaran1431]

@@CaliforniaGardening I have a narrow north facing and east facing yard, it gets only less than 2 hours direct sunlight, rest of the time it is not dark, they get enough light but it's shady. Is it possible to grow plants like okra, eggplant, peppers, ash gourd, snake gourd etc? Atleast any greens? Thank you in advance!

[@Herprettygarden]

This is the best videos of its kind I’ve found. So much grows well in shade! I’ve taken up all the prime realestate in my garden with shade lovers! 😢 oh well. Live and learn. Thank you🙏🏽

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robertlinder6414]

Thanks!

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Much appreciated!

[@robertlinder6414]

@@CaliforniaGardening settings up a raised bed garden in Aubrey TX.

[@laurastreet7600]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I have lots of shaded areas and I didn't know this until I saw your video! I'm excited to start planting these veggies and cherry tomatoes are my favorite! I'm so glad you shared this! Thank you!

[@patriciaeddy7629]

Great! My garden is half in shade and now I know I can still grow veggies that in that shaded area,too. Thanks !👍

[@dianegentry3255]

Thank you ! So glad to hear I can grow some vegies in my part shade garden!

[@pangalanko4617]

You absolutely nailed it in this video. I learn so much from your channel. It helps amateur gardeners max out their growing spaces.

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Thank you!

[@bonnieb8099]

Yes thank you it will help us while we are outside with our vegetables, and having better ‘luck’ with our gardens, and better yields and better tasting veggies too

[@QuantumNikhil]

verdures floushing condition

[@QuantumNikhil]

@@bonnieb8099 verdures floushing condition

[@glow1815]

I live in Phx my Sweet AKA White Basil thrived all year long year after year in the Sun with temperature 108-115 as long as you give it lots of water daily or 2x a time when the HEAT wave hits. They love water i never had Basil die on me they're prone to heat. As im speaking 6-4-23 my White Basil grew every where from dropped seed from the previous years( i pulled put the basil tree) with huge green leave. I have some in full Sun and in the shades they all do great! I water once or 2x daily morning and evening. I have Thai Basil as well we call it Red Basil because when it flowered you can the color is looks maroon. Thai Basil first time im trying it out, but i am growing in the Sun i can tell it will not make it lol all in the shaded spot. Anywho i love Basil i use it quite alot in my dish. Thanks for the video!

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Thanks for sharing your experience with Sweet White Basil!

[@bigrich6750]

Thanks for this. This is great information. I’m an urban gardener with large trees in my neighbor’s yards, on both sides of my yard. I get about 6 hours of full Sun on some of my garden, but now I need to rearrange my garden. My lettuce is in full Sun and my broccoli is in partial shade, because I wasn’t really paying attention to where the Sun would be when I planted. Now that the Sun is higher in the sky, I’m getting shade where I had full Sun back in January and full Sun where I had partial shade.

[@evergreengarden1M]

Very informative video Thanks a lot for sharing

[@excxmoody]

TY for posting, Kale in general is one I'd like to try growing. Where I use to work it smelled so good.

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Yes Kale is amazing to grow!

[@Babybutterfly.01]

Curry leaves plant stollen my heart... Lots of love from kerala (India) We malayaliz use curry leaves in almost every curries we made!!!

[@elenawiley2050]

This was very educational. I always put my herbs in the sun and they didn't do so well. I will use your method. Thank you

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mumbaibalconygardenerhobbies]

Definitely tomatoes 👌 . My entire garden is partial shade and I grow all types of tomatoes . Ofcourse the big beefsteak varieties don't get as big as they should but I still manage to grow them in my south facing balconies . Last season I got a maximum of 4 hours sun and a minimum of one hour sun when the growing season began . One more I would add to your list is chilly plants - they do really well for me in 4 hours sun once well established . Great video 👌👌.

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Nice to know, thank you!

[@mumbaibalconygardenerhobbies]

@@CaliforniaGardening Feels silly giving you my suggestions when I have learnt many of my garden lessons from your videos 😆😆.

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Always glad to receive feedback from you my friend, so keep those suggestions coming!

[@theresa94010]

What do you mean chilly plants? Do you mean chili peppers plants ??

[@godonlylovesme1638]

@@theresa94010 it's chillies like 'birds eye chilli', Thai chilli basically they are hot, that's why they need to be grown in full sun so they can get hot.

[@ahnaahna7278]

Sometimes the little tags with the potted veggies say full sun when I find that that does not work like mint n basil. SO I am going to switch to your advice for shade or partial for those two. I moved my Elephant Ear plants off of a deck n put them on my patio(shade in afternoon) and they are did wonderfully. Even new tubers! Thks for ur advice. I subscribed. Ahna

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Thank-you for calling the taro by the name I know them by! I thought the taro looked like that, but wasn't sure. They grow great here in shady spots.🙂

[@gayatrimelkote6822]

@@patriciatinkey2677 There are many kinds of taro. Elephant ears are one of the varieties. Some of the roots are edible some the leaves are edible and some taros are completely inedible. So watch out.

[@julieseee]

Years ago, when you bought a pack of seeds, the pack instructions would tell you what amount of light and shade they needed, as well as the best soil conditions for best results.. today is now a guess game. So pleased you have produced a channel that helps us all to grow better… do you have advice also on best soil conditions? As well as heat? In the past, a happy healthy plant ward off all pests. I’ve subscribed already!

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Glad you like the videos.I have videos on soil amendment in the monthly series

[@Chrissanthumum]

Yes! I love basil and cilantro.I have cilantro seeds and I live in an apartment.Yes! Win! I like kale too!Yeeea!!I have tomato seeds too..bit it did not say cherry tomatoes....Thank you Sir..

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Sounds great!

[@jojoquinn2]

Great info! Thank you for the shade vegetables. I live in an apartment where there is very little sun on my balconies and windows! This should help me out!

[@Sense2024]

I always plant my basil in direct sun and I have good luck. I’ll try planting it in shade this year.

[@meeraramakrishnan4942]

Lovely vidoe.❤didn't know how the time passed. Wish I were there 😂I love plants and agriculture. Appreciate the FARMERS. ❤

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@Sunnyclearing]

I live in Sweden but summers getting hotter and dryer due to climate change. That’s why I am really going to try some of your tips. Thank you!

[@saileshramcharan3445]

Fantastic video. Nice explanation of full sun etc....always been wondering about those terms until you explained them nicely. Respect from South Africa

[@TheFearlessDave]

I'm checking this out from cape Town lol

[@tesscot]

Beet greens are my FAVORITE greens! I never would have thought of beets for shade. Thanks.

[@elliestell2696]

Thank you the information was wonderful I really appreciate it particularly about the cherry tomatoes in the shade I’m looking forward to those thank you again

[@nancymiller349]

I know I have said this before but here I am again to tell you how much I enjoy all of your videos.

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy my videos!

[@lse9926]

Thank you for this information. I am fairly new to gardening and will be doing so in fabric bags so now I can adjust the placement with a bit of confidence! Thanks...

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@twobluestripes]

Thank you so much for this topic! I live near you but my south-facing balcony has a full eave and is fully shaded during late spring and summer! Once the sun gets lower for fall, I will get some direct sun on the balcony, but I was nervous for choosing what to grow in containers to start out mid-summer. This will help me choose. I would love to have fruits as well as veggies and herbs, so I may try 1 citrus in a container, and try to buy a more established one, and would love to grow berries as well, so I hope the long California season will help me with that.

[@wanubijohari1]

THANK YOU!!! I am in Brasil and would like to start some veggies in containers as I only have a tiny corridor of yard space with little to no sun light most of the time. My Basil and Cilantro plants have been doing well BUT now I have a few more veggies I can add to my tiny garden. This is golden information!!!! Blessings and happy growing to all.

[@ortizle1]

I am so happy I found your video even though you are in the west coast and I am in the east coast, I learned a great deal from your video. Love that you demonstrated how the plants looked in sun versus shade. That really helped. I have more shade than sun in my yard. Again, I leaned so much from this video, thank you.

[@CC-lv1ox]

@California Gardening Thank you so very much for this video!! I am a novice gardener as of May 2022. I need this info because moving my lettuce to shade , improved the leaves and maybe saved it. Can you do a video on plants wanting FULL SUN? Thank you.

[@MoshpitNurse]

Thanks for this. I have a few shaded areas in my garden and it will be nice to be able to use them to produce food going forward.

[@EscapeOrdinary-TheWoodlands]

thank you so much. love beets and most of the veggies that can thrive in shade 😎. wow amazing. let me get busy. God bless you, man!

[@BloomingAnomaly]

I didn't know these vegetables enjoyed the shade. Thank you for sharing!

[@ahnaahna7278]

Oh.....thank you thank you. Per your info.....I am going to change my expectations about some of these plants. I have a hot summertime deck....but my patio receives only morning sun(south face)....so I will review my ways. Also.....though not a vegetable...my wonderful Elephant Ear 👂 plant in a big pot....loves my patio!! I named the Elephant Ears plant....Francine. Sh is doing beautifully for her 3rd year. Thks for all your helpful and encouraging information. Ahna USA

[@ccaned]

Thank you. The best thing is that the video is straight to the point without the "frills"

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated

[@judithstorck5195]

GREAT VIDEO. Thank you so much for advising what vegetables like what. This helps a lot especially the Cherry Tomatoes not liking full Sun. Thank you again. Judi

[@escapefromny2012]

Thank you! Great to know I can grow cherry or grape tomatoes in part shade.

[@hemantpainter1785]

As always, you are precise and concise. Very informative. Thanks for sharing.

[@heatherk8931]

Thank you very much!!! I have large trees and get lots of shade, this is so helpful ❣

[@helenching592]

Thank you for sharing sir. I learned much from the video.

[@daviddavid9837]

1. Lettuce 2. Early radish 3. Curry leaf plant 4. Basil 5. Cilantro 6. Mint 7. Taro root 8. Beets 9. Kale 10. Tomatoes Thanks for the video. Helpful for my garden planning!

[@glow1815]

Sweet Basil aka White Basil thrive in full Sun. I live in Phx temperature can be brutal here durning the summer. I have healthy Sweet Basil every year. They required lots of water in full Sun.

[@DeepakRJoshi]

Superb video as always...

[@jocoda9411]

Thank you for this video. I didn't know some of those varieties do well in the shade 😊

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Thank you! Happy Gardening!

[@HoeIngandSowIngGardening]

These are some fantastic tips as my backyard is almost completely shaded with only a few hours of sun. I'm going to experiment,, as you suggested to see what will work well there. I love your channel. Thank you for all you do! - Liz 👍💯🌴🤗🌻🌸👍

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

I grow all kinds of tomatos, peppers and potatos in partial shade, with few hours of sun. Works alright. Plants get a bit taller looking for light. I grow all these in containers that I can move around as needed, and as plants grow.

[@patricianunez4025]

Try totes in chairs. Robbie and Gary's Gardening. KZbin.

[@laurafreels5464]

You saved my day on the last one! I have dozens of cherry tomato seedlings and was so scared I’m not going to be able to provide enough sun! My jalapeños might have to be given to friends

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Glad to know, hope you got a good harvest!

[@GaiaCarney]

Thanks, California Gardening, for creating & sharing this video 🥬your soil looks rich with nutrients

[@MaiNguyen-mg4pu]

I got full sun (about 6h) for zucchini tomato okra.... I do not want to waste shady space, now I know what vegetable to grow in my shady space, thanks

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SOMA_USA]

Mashallah so good sharing bhia 👌👍🏻👌

[@carolannspence8057]

This video was helpful. I do grow my basil, mint in shade an they’re thriving. I’ll try Your tip for kale and beet in my seconding in shade. 😊

[@BalkonOase]

Your garden is so beautiful, love it. Try to implement your tips in my balcony garden. Cherry Belle is also my favorite radish 💚

[@leticiasimon1364]

Very useful video for balcony gardeners like me... thank you..

[@albaenidfigueroa9473]

I can't thank you enough, now I know what I was doing wrong. Your video uts simple, very well narrated.

[@v.a.7594]

Thank you so much for the definitions of full sun, partial shade and full shade. I never knew that. It will be so helpful for a novice like me.

[@teperikaetr]

I love your videos. Keep the good work. I have been learning a lot with Your videos. I live in Oregon. So every year we have a lot of rain and too much shade.

[@arizonajo2791]

Thank you. I have mostly mature pine trees in my backyard and am struggling to grow anything except potatoes!

[@ddobrien1]

True! Taro is a beast in the full shade with sunlight just slightly beyond its reach. The plants will produce HUGE leaves while trying to expand to the light... but if it does grow into direct sunlight, the leaves yellow and curl.

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Nicely explained, thanks!

[@patriciatinkey2677]

🙂🌻

[@a.kay.c]

I love that you get to the point and there's no fluff. Everything you say is very helpful!

[@joymcarthur5429]

Very informative. And thank you for getting right to it. Not a lot of chatter.

[@mizanuddin8493]

Mast hai bhai❤️😘

[@marionmackay8820]

Thanks from Adventure Farm and Nature Reserve in Tobago on this beautiful day in Tobago

[@aliciashirley5210]

Great video! Very informative! Keep them coming!! I think you are very good at what you do, and you had my undivided attention all the way through your presentation. I will definately be listening for you. Thank you, Alicia

[@eltallerdeelberg....1273]

Great video,very good info! I was worried about a part of my garden that is gettin a lot less sun than I expected,due to the growth of the surrounding trees that were'nt a problem last year! Youve just solved all my biggest problems for the year since I have about 50 cherrys of different varietys that I didn't know where to put,nd the only space I habe left only gets about 4 to 5 hours of sun! Thanks,and greetings fron Argentina✌👋👋

[@VishwaRamasamy]

Very nice video. I have a lot of shade in my backyard so after seeing this video I am excited to grow vegetables.

[@ahnaahna7278]

Your videos are exceptionally helpful to me….here in Atlanta Georgia USA. Thks.

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Glad the videos are helpful!

[@abcpqr266]

The mint that you showed growing in full sun was root bound and not frequently pruned, hence it grew such, whereas the other mint were freshly propagated. Also the beet greens grown in full sun might not be cosmetically appealing but will have more antioxidants due to being grown in full sun. But on the positive note, the video was well made and encouraging for new Gardner's.

[@sharonsmith1783]

Thanks, it's really useful to know just as I'm figuring out where to put things this year. It must be great to have fresh curry leaves. I have only ever used the dried ones. As it looks like a perrenial, it may not overwinter well here in Nederland.

[@MegaWavesof_888]

Thanks for your time and information. God bless you.

[@darkjoker4ever286]

Nice videos. Just getting into gardening and this video is just the info I've been searching for.

[@happysmurfette]

Your simple thorough explanation is always on point! I appreciate you California Gardening-Luvluuuv your basil collection🌱🍃 🦋

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Happy Gardening!

[@happysmurfette]

California Gardening 🙏🏼

[@RK-cb2jp]

Hi, thanks heaps for your tips, they are very useful. I question, I hardly see any leaves on your tomato plants, do you removed them to grow more fruit

[@tiffanymackey2382]

Very informative, thank you! I'm getting ready to plant a bed in the north side of our house, and If like to experiment with shiny some edibles alongside the ornamentals. Yours was the best list I've come across so far.

[@lakshmiswaripati3646]

👌🧠nice info vdo. Hv been growing plants for 65yrs. Out of the plants u mentioned, surprisingly my Curry leaf dint do well in shade or partial shade, was struggling & I almost lost it‼️Whn I moved it to full☀️sun, it thrived & did so well that its a jungle of curry leaves now😀‼️same problem with Taro, had to move it to full sun☀️or I would hv lost it too‼️ Surprisingly, Roma tomato did excellent in shade, it got very little sun‼️ I tried to grow the white radish/diakon in shade & it needed some sun☀️ Another surprise is Ocinum sanctum/Tulasi. It dint do well in shade, or partial shade, it died‼️my Mint too died in shade & partial shade‼️ Culantro is doing excellent in total shade‼️my Habenero is also doing great in shade, it hardly gets sun‼️used to grow almost all vegetables, but hv cut down due to age related issues😝😂‼️forgot tovadd, my pineapple is doing great in partial sun, getting aromatic golden pinapples👍‼️keep up ur good work👍🤩thx & God bless u🪷☀️

[@EduardoRomero1965]

Great video. Broad leaf coriander also grows very well in shade.

[@sorenminoush145]

New subscriber n new gardener here! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! I have been growing many vegetables in too much sun!!

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@najmamohammed1437]

Thank you. Very informative. The vegetables look great

[@carmenortiz5294]

Really liked the video! Hard to find videos related to vegetable that prefer shade. Now to look to see if you have a Taro video. I grow taro in Minnesota, which means that they spend a lot of time inside the house. I do have a walkout basement that gets sun, when leaves of trees begin to drop, so I can bring them inside. Really like your videos, although I live is such a way colder state.

[@pratimajoglekar5628]

Very good information. Thank you. It will be important for me for the shady balcony at Mumbai

[@reisun6894]

Alright! Now if you excuse me, I got some potted ciantro and basil to move 😅

[@Shion_T]

Right? Lol.

[@dslim3153]

Me too!

[@dragonmybaggage]

Lol

[@deborahtheodore5407]

I’ll move my plants after the rain. I was wondering what was wrong with my mints and basil plants.

[@marycoutinho566]

Yes your right,i too not worry about getting enough sun

[@ALittleGardenUpNorth]

Cherry tomatoes? Really? Wow, I can’t wait to try all these in my shade garden. Thank you.

[@KunyongPlantito0824]

Thank you for sharing this gardening tips and guide ❤❤❤

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Glad you liked it!

[@bhavanisridhar6736]

Thank you. Very useful list to grow in shade 😊

[@patriciadavis7444]

THANKS GREAT INFO MANY BLESSINGS ❤❤❤❤

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

Lettuce Radish, early variety Curry leaf plant Basil, varieties Cilantro Mint Taro, or taro root Beets, the roots will be smaller, but the leafes much better Kale, varieties Cherry Tomatos, surprisingly

[@recoveringsoul755]

Still worth watching for the names of the varieties, and the definitions of "shade, partial shade, and full sun"

[@smitadodlaty3209]

You were cutting the cilantro stems as harvest. If you trim them do they grow back from the trimmed stem?

[@kikilola2954]

I love how he says plumpy . It’s very ASMR ☺️

[@sk8queen]

Yep. 😂🙃

[@rekster11]

I like how he says perrrlite 🙂

[@deannalively4778]

Me too and his accent is adorable

[@pepecocomax]

Thank you so much for all this great information. Wonderful video. Looking forward to more of your great tips.

[@nicole2311]

Thank you so much! It was really helpful to see the comparisons

[@CaliforniaGardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@karenlowe5176]

Lettuce grown under other plants have more tender leaves. It also keeps it from bolting too soon.

[@bgsab7912]

Great information. To the point and by listening one knows that a real expert is taking. Keep up the great work, and may God bless you with more great videos.

[@anniearan5768]

Oh my! You just gave me an idea to plant these in my small shady garden by the side of my house. I hope it will grow nicely where I live where fog and drizzle are very common in summertime. Will these plants survive in this kind weather? Our area is almost always foggy and cloudy. Thanks for your videos. Really good stuff. More power to you.