Your garden might have spots that soak up the sun all day, as well as shady areas with lower light - especially in the cooler months. Luckily there are crops that thrive in nearly every part of your garden!
Make the most of the space at your place by choosing the perfect crops for the amount of sun and shade each area receives.
Full sun
Most veges thrive in full sun, which means a spot that gets around 6-8 hours of sunlight each day. Autumn crops like onions, garlic, broad beans, and asparagus will all do well in these sunny spots.
For fruit favourites like feijoas, citrus, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples and pears a sunny spot is key. Also remember to keep them sheltered from strong winds. This will encourage healthy, upright growth and help prevent spring blossoms from being blown away, encouraging pollination and a more fruitful harvest.
Partial sun
Partial sun means around 3-4 hours of sunlight, often with morning sun and afternoon shade. This lets the crops grow strong without the stress of too much heat or direct sun. Veges that do well in partial sun include:
- Peas
- Beetroot
- Carrots
- Leeks
- Radishes and other root crops
Full shade
Full shade means just 2-3 hours of sunlight each day and there are plenty of crops that can still produce a great harvest in these areas of your garden. Reserve those spots for crops like the below - they’ll enjoy the lower light conditions and cooler temperatures:
- Kale
- Spinach
- Lettuce
- Silverbeet
- Celery
- Rhubarb
- Parsley
- Coriander
- Mint
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