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    Hi

    I have a small area down the side of my house which is quite shady and wondered what variety of veg would grow best there preferrably a climbing variety as it isn't a big area . Initially I was hoping for cucumbers there but I think they'll needlots of sun. Please advise !

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    Most veg needs a good deal of sunshine. You might get leafy crops eg salads to do OK in the shade, but not anything that fruits eg pumpkins
    All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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    • #3
      Thanks Two Sheds to be fair i need an area also for my little gems to go so sounds like i have found the spot!

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      • #4
        You might manage perpetual spinach there as well
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        • #5
          Remember to watch out for slugs as they like the shade too!
          Some fruit does ok in the shade - blackcurrants and morello cherries spring to mind, both can be fan trained up a wall...

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          • #6
            Curly kale has done well for me in the shade too.

            Radishes and spring onions also.
            Real Men Sow - a cheery allotment blog.

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            • #7
              a rhubarb plant?

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              • #8
                Hey Jono thanks i have some Kale in seedling form can you tell me what height it grows too (or does it depend on variety?) as i saw on the programme 'edible garden' it grew tall and you harvested the leaves ???

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                  Also Jono great Blog !

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                  • #10
                    Hey Domart,

                    Thanks, glad you like the blog.

                    Depends if you grow dwarf or stalk variety. The dwarf ones would be good in a container I reckon. They grow small, but the stalk varieties will grow up to about 4 feet.

                    Hope that helps.
                    Real Men Sow - a cheery allotment blog.

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