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I have been getting very dissapointing results on my veg patch, and wondered whether it was because it is located under a huge cooking apple tree. Something to do with it giving too much shade, and the roots taking up moisture I suspect. I try to rotate crops, and wondered if anyone had suggestions for veg to grow there. Potatoes seem to be the only things that grow well? Thanks

The tree will undoubtedly be the problem - I've been watching the reruns of "Grow Your Own Veg", and Carol Klein noticed a marked difference between her bed that was near an old magnolia and another further away.

I guess you're just going to have to water like crazy to compensate for the tree roots, even in wet weather. Also, have you tried growing crops that like semi-shade, such as spinach and lettuce?

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hello OSH
Here is a thread from not long ago discussing a similar question, I think you may find some useful suggestions in there
advice please - veg for problem dry corner?

Welcome to the vine by the way, like the name, calls to mind happy ill-spent days of youth

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