What to plant in the shade of trees. What vegetables, fruits or spices can be planted in shady places in the country. New from users

Every summer resident has asked this question at least once. Everyone knows that the majority cultivated plants prefer open sunny places. However, not everyone’s plots (due to size or location) allow for growing flowers and vegetable crops exclusively in the light. And what exactly to do with the shadow? Lawn?

And yet there are flowers and vegetables that can easily get by with just a small amount of light. We will definitely talk about shade-tolerant flowers in a separate article. Today we will discuss vegetables.

Things to consider:

1. Area of ​​residence.

The climate of your particular area can make quite serious adjustments when growing crops in the shade and in the light. There are wetter and drier areas, hotter and colder ones... For example, growing vegetables in a little shade somewhere in Astrakhan seems not only possible, but also the most favorable way to grow vegetables (except for the most sun-loving ones) in principle. But in Murmansk, on the contrary, summer is shorter, and sunny days there’s not enough, and then there are vegetables in the shade... it won’t work.

2. Amount of light.

Shadow is a relative concept. Of course, you shouldn’t plant vegetables in absolute shade (all day long). But this rarely happens. Usually the sun, at least sometimes for a little while, comes to visit even on the most shady gardens. The question is: exactly how many hours a day does it still happen on your site (or specifically in the place where planting is planned)?

This is what we will start from when choosing crops (see below).

3. Light quality.

Light may be diffuse. For example, if the shadow is created by tree crowns. In some arid areas, crops develop much better in such shade than in the sun. And growing light-loving vegetables such as cucumbers, zucchini, and pumpkin is even more preferable in slightly diffused light.

But there can also be complete shadow. This is bad. However, remember that most likely this will not last the whole day. This means that there are cultures for such places.

What vegetables will not grow in the shade?

Tomato, pepper, eggplant, corn, melon, watermelon, potatoes are light-loving crops. You shouldn’t even experiment with them (although we’ll still make a reservation regarding the area of ​​residence).

What vegetables will grow in the shade?

So, you can safely plant the listed crops if the sun on your site is at least:

As a rule, fruit trees are planted along the perimeter along the fence, and fruit and ornamental shrubs are planted in rows in the center of the site, thereby delimiting it into functional areas. But flowers and vegetables can be grown on the remaining free “patch”, taking into account the fact that some of them prefer sunlight, and some plants are shade-loving and shade-tolerant.

It should be noted that reduced requirements for the amount of sunlight, as a rule, imply increased requirements for soil moisture and its composition. Therefore, when choosing vegetables for planting in the shade, be sure to provide them required composition soil and regular fertilizing with compost as the crop matures.

What vegetables to plant in shaded areas

Almost all greens grow well in the shade: leaf salads, spinach, sorrel, horseradish, rhubarb, parsley, dill, cilantro, celery and mint. Onions grow well in the shade, including leeks and garlic. These plants need regular watering and sunlight for 4-5 hours a day.

Beans, upright beans and peas love shade. Feel great in shaded areas under fruit trees root vegetables - radishes, radishes, beets and carrots, as well as the entire cruciferous family: cabbage, Chinese, cauliflower. Give these vegetables regular weeding and plant them in rows in an east-west direction so that they receive maximum indirect sunlight even in the shade.

IN southern regions Some varieties, usually sun-loving ones, grow well in partial shade: zucchini, cucumbers. Lack of sun can only slightly delay the ripening time, but will not affect their taste and size in any way.

We all know from school that plants require sufficient sunlight for normal growth and development. Without delving particularly deeply into the jungle of biology, we often mistakenly believe that trees, shrubs, vegetable and ornamental crops cannot grow, bloom, or bear fruit in the shade. Therefore, we simply impoverish both ourselves and the appearance of our estate by not planting anything in the shade of the house or fence. In the meantime, in any region, even with the harshest climate and short summers, you can select shade-loving and shade-tolerant plants that will decorate the facade of the house and the line of the continuous fence.

Most shade-loving plants are consistently decorative throughout the warm season. However, they do not differ in abundant or very lush flowering. All their beauty lies in the unusual color of the foliage and the shape of the bushes.

Shaded areas of the dacha or country house are very different from each other. Some of them are illuminated by the sun for only a few hours a day, and some receive only passing rays. And there are also those where the sun never looks at all. What to plant along the fence if your favorite plants simply don’t want to grow in the shade?

Shade-tolerant and shade-loving trees

Just not a large number of trees can be planted between the house and the fence, that is, where there is least sunlight. It is difficult to grow and develop well in such conditions. However, there are tree species that will brighten up a shaded corner on your property. A little patience to study this issue and you will know which trees to plant along the fence to improve the appearance of the entire estate.

Although most coniferous plants prefer sunny open spaces, among them there are specimens for planting in front of a house or fence, where there is little sun. The following shade-tolerant conifers are most often planted on the street side:

• Pointed yew "Nana". This compact tree will thrive in areas that receive only a short amount of sun. Small sizes(height - up to 90 cm, crown diameter - from 0 to 90 cm) allow you to plant this variety of yew in front of the house from the street, as well as between the house and the fence. Yew Nana grows slowly, prefers moist, loose soil. It’s great if the snow cover in the region in winter is very high.

• Siberian fir. Shade-tolerant plant feels great in the northern regions of our country, where it is widely used by landscape design specialists. Until the age of ten it grows slowly. The decorative value of this fir variety is especially evident in the spring, when young cones have a purple tint, and the male oval inflorescences are brownish-red or yellow with a red tinge. Siberian fir can grow well in sunny places. Therefore, it can be used to decorate a corner where the sun gives way to shadow during the day.

• Viburnum common. This woody flowering plant does well in the shade. Low-growing trees reach a height of no more than 90 cm. Viburnum can be planted as a hedge in front of the house on the street side, replacing the usual fence.

• Rowan. The trees, decorated with clusters of bright umbrellas with berries, are unpretentious to their growing conditions. With their help, they create beautiful contrasting compositions. Rowan can be safely planted in a corner where other plants do not take root well.

What shrubs to plant in the shade

Landscaping on the shady side personal plot can be carried out using fruit and flowering bushes. It is better to use species that are accustomed to the local climate for this purpose. The most popular shrub plants that grow well in shaded areas:

• Hydrangea paniculata DVP Pinky. Flowering bushes can be planted in a corner where the sun's rays penetrate only in the afternoon. Flowers in the form of fluffy panicles grow very high. At the beginning of flowering panicles have White color, and as they ripen they gradually turn pink from the base until they completely turn bright pink. Single bushes will look great near the house. They can also be used to form a luxurious hedge.

• Black and red elderberries have excellent decorative properties. They are unpretentious in care, practically do not get sick and tolerate not only the lack of bright light, but also harsh climatic conditions.

• Red and black currants. In the southern regions, these fruiting bushes will feel good only in the shade. Currants love moisture, so in strong sun they can simply die. In the middle zone, these shrubs are also best planted in shaded areas, but it is worth considering that the fruits will ripen later.

• Raspberries on a dark patch of garden will produce many large and fragrant berries. It can be placed between the house and the fence. And the place will not remain empty, and will be used practically.
• Irga in nature grows under the forest canopy, so this shrub will feel great in the shady area of ​​the garden. And a seemingly useless place in the garden will turn into a productive berry conveyor belt.

Vegetables

The space in front of the house is often not used in any way due to the fact that most The sun doesn't reach there during the day. However, there are a number of vegetable crops that are worth growing in the front garden or near the fence on the street side. Help to implement the project:

• Perennial onion varieties. Very practical option, because in addition to lush greenery, it has decorative properties. For example, chives have huge lilac caps that attract bees.
• Beet. Tolerates shade quite well. The root vegetables will be small but sweet. But not everyone likes coarse, large beets.
• Rhubarb. If you water it regularly, there will always be luxurious bushes of this plant along the fence.
• Cheremsha. In early spring, people rush into the forest to collect young and very healthy wild garlic. If it grows well under trees, then it is quite possible to grow it on your site, where light-loving plants do not want to grow.
• Borago. Borage grows best where there is little direct sunlight. You don’t need special care for her, she’s not afraid spring frosts, and is practically not susceptible to diseases and insect attacks. By planting it in front of your house, you can provide yourself with the necessary vitamins.

• Greens and spices. Any greens you like will produce good harvest in the shadow. It is important to provide it with moisture and reserves can be made even for the winter.
• Horseradish. Spicy foliage is actively used by housewives for winter preparations. And it grows equally well both in the sun and in shady areas.

Perennials for the shade garden

It is among perennial plants most of all those who prefer areas protected from sunlight. Thanks to this diversity, you can create flower beds, flower beds, mixborders and place them in the shade, either from the street or from the side patio. Experienced gardeners especially love these plants:

• Hosta grows best away from the sun. And with good soil moisture, its foliage will be simply magnificent, which, depending on the variety, can be monochromatic or variegated. The choice is great. Hostas combine well with other perennials and annuals.

• Lily of the valley is a classic plant for shaded areas of the garden. Flowers in the shape of bells will especially please in early spring when they are especially decorative.

• Astilbe japonica "Bonn" prefers moist soils. Flowers of bright carmine color are shaped like curls. Astilbe needs shade in the afternoon.

• Meadowsweet will fill the most seemingly lifeless areas with the aromas of summer. Flowers of the “Nana” variety delight the eye with deep pink tint. Meadowsweet prefers moist, well-drained soil.

• Brunnera tolerates any degree of shade very well. It is worth considering that it grows very quickly. Therefore, it is better to plant it in places that require urgent and abundant landscaping.

• Ferns. You simply cannot do without this plant in a shady garden. It goes well with other types of plants. Prefers moist soil.

Popular biennials for shaded areas

If you don’t plan to admire the same picture all the time, but also don’t want to replant plants often, you can stick to biennial plants, which grow quite well without an abundance of sunlight.

Pansies are best suited for this purpose. U different varieties The flowers of this plant have bright, rich shades. If you sow several varieties at once, you can achieve their flowering throughout the warm season.

An entire carpet can be created from delicate forget-me-nots. They disperse on their own and grow well without sunlight. And the flowers of a blue hue are pleasantly pleasing to the eye.

Foxglove thrives in the shade of a fence, house or trees. But it will delight you with its decorative effect only if agrotechnical rules are observed.

What annuals to plant in the shade

Among annual plants There are not many representatives who can tolerate the lack of sunlight. For this purpose you can use:

• Balsam. It will grow well in partial shade. In the complete absence of sun, flowers will not please you.

• Fragrant tobacco is a luxurious plant that best reveals all its decorative properties in diffused light. It can be placed between young trees.
• Begonia everblooming looks beautiful in shaded flower beds and in single plantings.

On a note

Before choosing plants for the shady area of ​​the garden, the corner of the house or the line along a blind fence, you need to assess the degree of illumination of the area using the following indicators:

1. Penumbra - a place where the sun's rays fall in the morning or evening and illuminate the area for only 4 - 6 hours
2. Shade – areas illuminated from 1 to 4 hours, or receiving diffuse sunlight
3. Deep shadow is a place where sunlight penetrates for only 1 hour, or does not reach it at all.

Having decided on the level of illumination of the area, you can begin to study plants that prefer to grow in the shade, or simply tolerate it well. In other words, the choice must be made between shade-loving and shade-tolerant representatives of the flora. A little patience, and even the most abandoned areas of the garden and a piece of the street in front of the house will become a real paradise!

Each of us knows from school that all plants really need sunlight for full growth and development. Without it, the process of photosynthesis, and therefore plant life, is impossible. Therefore on summer cottages and gardens, many try to choose the brightest and well-lit places for plants. That's what they recommend experienced gardeners and gardeners.

But what to do with such areas that are in the shade of trees or behind a fence? Everyone has a piece of land where almost no sunlight reaches. And our summer residents usually try to use the land as much as possible. And many of them are sure that it is useless to plant anything in the shade; nothing will grow anyway.

It turns out that some vegetable crops and shrubs do quite well in the shade. And even with a lack of sunlight they can produce excellent harvests.

It is imperative to take into account climatic conditions. After all, a plant in the shade in hot regions will grow much better than in the shade in cool areas. In the south you can grow pumpkin and melon crops in such areas, but in the north you can only grow various greens. Let's look at the options for plants that can be grown in partial shade in middle lane.

Vegetables growing in the shade

Rhubarb

Rhubarb is a versatile plant that can be used to make soups, salads, jams and various desserts. It is also used for canning. Rhubarb bushes grow well in partial shade and partial shade. It is important not to forget about regular watering. Propagated by seeds and root shoots. With the seed propagation method, rhubarb will gain the required strength for a couple of years. And when planting part of the rhizome, the plant will take root quite quickly and produce juicy fruits.

Salads

Numerous types of salads (lettuce, spinach, sorrel, mustard, arugula), growing in the shade, for a long time remain tender, do not become bitter, and the leaves do not become rough. Such a planting location can only affect the size of the leaves; otherwise, the salad remains of high quality and healthy.

Cheremsha

Wild garlic grows in nature in dense shade, under large tree crowns, and deep in the forest. For her, the shadow is her favorite and favorable place. Wild garlic leaves are considered medicinal, they contain a large amount of vitamins and useful substances. In small quantities, wild garlic leaves are added to salads. To taste, the plant combines onion and garlic.

Borago - borage

Borago is unusual plant, the leaves of which have taste and smell fresh cucumber. They can be added to spring salads. The plant is rich in vitamins and requires almost no care. It grows easily in the shade, is frost-resistant and is not afraid of pests.

Garlic

Garlic grown in the shade of trees or between tall bushes will grow slightly smaller than usual, but taste qualities it won't have any effect. The garlic greens will be softer and more tender. It can be added to salads as a spicy addition.

Greens and herbs

Spices and various herbs are those plants that are not afraid of twilight. Parsley and mint, celery and thyme, lemon balm and cilantro and many other plants will not lose their bright aroma and lush green color from growing in the shade. The only exception is basil. Such conditions are absolutely not suitable for him.

If the bed with greenery is located under the crowns fruit trees, then do not forget to cover it with film when spraying trees with toxic drugs.

Beet

Beets are a very healthy and irreplaceable vegetable. Some housewives prefer its small root vegetables. They cook faster and have a more delicate taste. Growing beets in the shade is just right for such housewives. She won't grow up big size, but will retain the usual taste. Parsnips and root parsley will also do well in areas with minimal sunlight.

Beans and bush beans

Among beans and legumes, you can find varieties that prefer to grow in the shade, although many of their counterparts need constant sunlight. The tops of these plants are excellent organic fertilizer, which can enrich and improve the soil. Therefore, these crops are often planted in the shade of apple trees, and after harvesting the tops are left in tree trunk circles trees.

Horseradish

Horseradish is shade-loving plant. It is so unpretentious that it can grow in the most remote and darkened area. The place where horseradish is planted will not affect the yield of its leaves, which are indispensable for pickling vegetables.

Many berry bushes tolerate shade very well. Honeysuckle, viburnum, chokeberry, even in the shade, give a generous harvest. They can be planted in the darkest area, but there will be a huge amount of berries.

Rose hip

TO shade-loving shrubs Rosehip also applies. First, its fragrant flowers will attract a huge number of bees and bumblebees to the pollinating site and fill the air with a fragrant aroma. And when autumn comes, supplement your supplies with fiery red berries. Rose hips are a storehouse of vitamins and nutrients.

Raspberries

A dark and poorly lit area along a high hedge or strong fence is perfect place for planting raspberry bushes. Being in the shade, they will not lose their moisture and juiciness and will grow large.

Currant

Red and black currants usually grow well in well-moistened and even marshy soils. sunlight and the southern climate is not suitable for these shrubs. But the combination of a southern climate and a shady area is perfect option. Lack of sunshine and wet soil- This good conditions for a bountiful berry harvest.

Shadow areas for these berry bushes in the middle zone will only affect the timing of ripening. Lack of heat and light will push the harvest to a slightly later date.

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