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Old 02-29-2012, 02:53 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Default Re: shade tolerant fruiting plants?

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Originally Posted by venturabananas View Post
I'm looking for fruiting plants that are shade tolerant and not too tall. I have a spot in the back of my yard that is shaded during summer by the neighbor's trees, but is fairly sunny in winter, when the angle of the sun drops. I'm at a loss for something that will reliably produce fruit in this situation. Any suggestions?
Fruit production requires energy and ... well, that's a problem in shade.

Beets and/or Chards would do well there year-round.

Broccoli is likely to work there in the 2nd part of our "winter", and Kale would work there year-round.

Peas would work there provided the shade doesn't arrive too early.
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