Beginner Gardening: Edibles and Shade, 0 by Gymgirl

Gymgirl wrote:
Marsinger,
I grew all my cole crops in five-gallon eBuckets in a corner of our yard. DH wouldn't have veggies on the St. Augustine grass, so I grew in containers on the perimeter. I had a concrete pad back there. There were trees overhead. The area got bright but not direct sunlight, other than what could peep through those trees.

I conducted an experiment early on, placing some of my containers on the fenceline that did get direct sunlight most of the day. The cabbages grew ok, but the ones in the bright corner did better. Same for the cabbages and cauliflowers.

So, some bright light is ok for the cole crops if you don't have direct sunlight. Since then, I'm more inclined to plant my cabbages, cauliflowers, broccolis in a more shaded (albeit bright) area, rather than in head on direct sunlight all day.

These don't look any worse for wear!

Linda