best edible shade loving plantS

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fruits, herbs & veggies

Just because you have a spot or a whole yard that’s shady doesn’t mean you can’t grow edible plants!

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There are dozens of edible plants that can tolerate or thrive in shade. First, some important definitions & caveats…

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Each type of plant has different light requirements: full sun, part shade, or full shade.

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What do those terms mean?

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full sun = 6+ hours of full direct sunlight part shade/part sun = 3-6 hours of full direct sunlight full shade = less than 3 hours of full direct sunlight

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Seasons & microclimates can affect sunlight hours. Example: Shady backyard becomes sunny once trees drop their leaves.

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Also, consider whether you want to grow annual, biennial, or perennial plants. Or a mix!

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Definitions: Annual = live for less than one year, often a single growing season. Biennial = take two years to complete their life cycle. Perennial = Live for 2+ years and sometimes longer than humans!

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What edible FRUIT plants can tolerate at least part shade?

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What edible FRUIT plants can tolerate at least part shade?

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American persimmon, blueberries (highbush & lowbush), currants, elderberries, gooseberries, pawpaws, raspberries (black, yellow, red), serviceberry, Schisandra, wild/small-fruited strawberries

What edible HERB plants can tolerate at least part shade?

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What edible HERB plants can tolerate at least part shade?

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chervil, cilantro, dill, fish mint, French tarragon, ginger, ginseng, lovage, most mint family plants (spearmint, peppermint, mountain mint, lemon balm, catnip, oregano, shisho, thyme, hyssop, and small-leaved basil varieties), parsley, rosemary, spicebush, wasabi

What edible VEGGIE plants can tolerate at least part shade?

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What edible VEGGIE plants can tolerate at least part shade?

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alliums (ex: garlic, onions, chives, ramps), artichokes & cardoons, buck’s horn plantain, chickweed, daylilies, edible flowers (see article), false Solomon’s seal, fiddlehead ferns, hostas, leafy greens, peas, rhubarb, Solomon’s seal, stinging nettle, tomatoes (cherry & currant), tradescantia, violas

Find out more about EDIBLE shade gardening and plant selection here!

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