Question
I need a good list of edibles that I can grow out in the Richmond (15th and Balboa). I have a big yard, but it gets lots of shade because of buildings and trees from neighboring yards.
Steve
San Francisco
Answer
Shade is hard on vegetables. They really need at least 6 hours of full sun to do well. Edibles that can tolerate part shade are blueberries, rhubarb, horseradish, lettuce and parsley. If you are able to be at home for the day, observe where the sun hits and for how long it is in your backyard. There may be more sun than you think, especially now that the days are growing longer. One of our staff at the Third Avenue store will be happy to discuss your options.
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