The western end of our garden doesn't get much sun. Maybe four hours a day. So it was a long shot planting anything there. But we gathered the cruciferous vegetables (Brussel's sprouts and cabbage) in that corner and hoped for the best. Eight plants later, and we have succeeded in growing... one cabbage.
I picked it just before dinner tonight and sliced it open. Fresh coleslaw! Looks like I disturbed someone's home though:
These little guys are so slimy even the chickens won't eat them. But I threw him into the yard to fend for himself and made some yummy slaw. And I won't put those plants in that corner of the garden again.
Anyone have any suggestions for a veggie that grows well in low sun?
Hi Michelle,
ReplyDeleteLove your blog!
I grow herbs in my shady part of the garden. Mint (it is like a weed so keep it in a pot), basil and arugula. In our very hot sunny California summer, you will find the shady spots to be moist so it is easier to grow kinds of greens.