Discover 10 vegetables you can grow at home

While most vegetables require many hours of full sun to thrive, there are some options that can do well in low-light conditions or partial shade.

So, if you have a garden with less sunny areas or limited outdoor space, you don't have to worry or give up on growing fresh vegetables.

In this article, we'll reveal 10 vegetables that can thrive in less sunlight and share valuable tips to ensure success in your home garden.

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Leafy, head or underground fruiting vegetables are ideal for partially shaded environments. They can handle a lack of sun as long as it is only partial and not dense, and even benefit from the cool conditions provided by shade.

It's also important to understand the amount of shade your growing area covers. Consider the following settings, adjusting them according to shadow density:

• Full Sun: 6 or more hours of sun per day;
• Partial Sun: 4 to 6 hours of sun per day;
• Full Shade: Less than 3 hours of sun a day.

See the veggies that thrive in partial shade

1. Lettuce: One of the easiest vegetables to grow in partial shade. Its delicate leaves prevent early flowering and don't need a lot of space to grow. Make sure the lettuce gets at least 3 to 4 hours of sun a day;
2. Spinach: Also grows well in partial shade conditions. Avoid exposing it to intense sun, as this can yellow the leaves. Varieties such as Olympia or Space are recommended to delay flowering;
3. Cabbage: It can be harvested when it is still small, even in shaded places. To stimulate its growth, you can use a silver shade fabric, reflecting more light, during planting;
4. Broccoli: Requires 3 to 6 hours of sun, but partial shade can help prevent early flowering. It's a great choice for autumn growing;
5. Cauliflower: As well as the broccoli, cauliflower needs 3 to 6 hours of sunlight. Some techniques, such as shading the plant heads, can help maintain their characteristic white color;
6. Cabbage: Cabbages tolerate partial shade, although this may delay their ripening. If you prefer smaller, softer cabbages, they can be an excellent choice;
7. Beet: They prefer partial shade and may take longer to mature in these conditions. Even if the roots don't reach the ideal size, the leaves can still be harvested and eaten;
8. Carrot: They adapt well to cool conditions, and only morning sun can be enough for their growth. Plant them before the warmer months;
9. Potato: They manage to soak up the amount of spring sun needed before the trees bloom and create shade. Harvested at the beginning of summer, before facing low light conditions, potatoes can be grown in partial sun as long as they receive at least 6 hours of sun a day. Remember to plant them in loose soil as they are harvested from underground;
10. Bean: They need to receive about 5 hours of sun a day. Although they don't reach their full potential as they do in sunny areas, they are still capable of producing a satisfying crop. By growing them in shaded areas, you'll have a better chance of keeping up with their less vigorous growth. Be sure to sow in soil warmed to at least 50 degrees.