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Old 02-29-2012, 11:40 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Default Re: shade tolerant fruiting plants?

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Originally Posted by Richard View Post
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.
Well at least somethings will grow and I do need to start growing vegetables. I notice what wild persimmons do is grow tall enough to get some sunlight by getting above the understory. But they grow a lot faster in full sunlight for sure.
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