What can i grow?

[simoncpg]

I have a part of my veg plot that is shaded on one side ( south side ) partly by trees. It does get some sunlight throughout the day. What can I grow in this area.
Thanks
Simon.

[Kristen]

Most veg is better in sun.

Comfrey perhaps?

[SarahStrawberry]

We have mint growing against a North facing wall that only gets sunlight in the middle of Summer, it seems to enjoy the damp and shady area. I planted a couple of stalks one year and now we have a whole patch.

[Nicos]

Rhubarb and gooseberries will grow there.Raspberries too.

Might be worth resiting your compost bins to that side if they are in a sunnier spot??

A long permanent bed is probably the way I'd go with.
If you want to plant veg then the rotation would make some crops a bit difficult.

[northepaul]

lettuce doesnt mind a bit of shade,
morello cherry tree is another consideration (if you like sour cherries)

[Aberdeenplotter]

Rhubarb and gooseberries will grow there.Raspberries too.

Might be worth resiting your compost bins to that side if they are in a sunnier spot??

And your shed if you have one. As long as you have some sunshine during the day, most things should grow well enough. I was going to add that most vegetables don't need the sunshine to mature but of course sweetcorn certainly does and potatoes perform hugely better in full sunshine

[Kristen]

Rhubarb and gooseberries will grow there.Raspberries too.

They say if you ask two gardeners you get three opinions but I would want my Rhubarb in full sun and Raspberries in shade only if they got sun for 50% of the day - I wouldn't be keen to have them "under" trees too (not sure if that is the case here); I have some which are just under the edge of the canopy of a tree (to their North East side, so no shade per se) and they are decidedly lacklustre compared to the rest that are further down the row and clear of trees.

[Jono]

Curly kale doesn't mind some shade.

[Potstubsdustbins]

I have one of my beds tight against a north facing 4ft high fence made from waney edge panels. I find that calabrese and cabbage do as well there as in in other bed which is on a south facing fence.

As it is shaded by trees if you are planting in the ground have you considered the tree roots?

Colin