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As with any landscaping project, choosing the right varieties of vegetables is an important step in maintaining a healthy vegetable garden. Speaking of these vegetables, you will see that most green leafy varieties do well in the shade. Depending on whether the planting site receives partial sunlight or not, you may want to consider the following types of vegetables:

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Lettuce

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One of the most delicious and healthy ingredients in salads, lettuce leaves grow well in partial shade. The advantage of lettuce and other leafy vegetables is that they can be harvested at any stage. Grow lettuce in areas of your garden that get 4 to 6 hours of sunlight a day.

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Beet

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Beets and beans are nutritious vegetables that grow in partial shade. Grow beets planted in a straight line and make sure the plants are planted in an east-west direction. By doing so, vegetables can harvest maximum sunlight for better growth.

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Broccoli

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Cruciferous vegetables thrive in shaded areas as well. This way, you can grow healthy broccoli even if your vegetable garden isn't getting sunlight. The only obstacle is weed control and the need to add compost to the soil.

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Cauliflower

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Onion

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Onions are another vegetable that grows well in the shade. Use healthy onions in a shady garden. As long as there is regular watering, these vegetables will grow well. You can harvest onion leaves regularly for making soups and salads.

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Herbs

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Culinary herbs such as cardamom, parsley, garlic, mint and leek grow well in partial or even full shade. So you can plant these herbs and collect fresh leaves as a seasoning for soups. You can also dry these herbs for long term use.

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Is it possible to grow tomatoes in the shade

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Crops such as tomatoes, corn, and peppers require at least six hours of sunshine a day. Thus, if planted in full shade, you may not be successful in growing healthy tomatoes. Alternatively, you can grow tomatoes in pots and containers so that they can be moved to lighted areas for best performance.