I have a spot against my fence (a small retaining wall allowing space for some plants along the run of the fence) where I've had great success growing herbs and vegetables that usually would require full sun. It is probably shaded half the day. Mint, parsley, thyme, chives, coriander etc have grown extremely well there, as has spinach, lettuces, scarlet runner beans (they've grown up a trellis so that they peak over the top of the fence and get more sun), celery, even tomato. I had a pumpkin plant that grew exceptionally well, until it got no sun at all in the middle of winter. I got about 7 pumpkins off it before there was no more sun and it started to die.
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This planting guide is a general reference intended for home gardeners. We recommend that you take into account your local conditions in making planting decisions. GardenGrow is not a farming or commercial advisory service. For specific advice, please contact your local plant suppliers, gardening groups, or agricultural department. The information on this site is presented in good faith, but we take no responsibility as to the accuracy of the information provided.
We cannot help if you are overrun by giant slugs.