Q.What Vegetables Need to Have Some Shade
Do tomatoes, lettuce, bell peppers, chilis, jalapenos, and/or herbs need shade?

Nikki
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on May 12, 2012
Most of your vegetable and herbs plants require at least 6-8 hours of full sun in order to thrive, including those in which you listed. For more information on particular types that will do well in shade, these articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/shade-vegetables.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/shade-tolerant-herbs-for-your-herb-garden.htm
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