I'm wondering whether anyone has ideas for vegetables or herbs that do well in shade? I have one small section of my garden that has a locust tree overhanging it. The soil there is nice and rich, but the tomatoes and basil I planted there this year aren't growing very quickly. I put in a few bush beans and they are doing pretty well. I'm already wondering what I should plant in that spot next year. I have a small home garden so I hate to waste any space if it is useable. Any ideas?

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Ethel
Highlands Ranch, CO

Ethel, Hi, Welcome to the friendliest Gardening Forum in Cyberspace.

Here's some information on HIGH ELEVEVATION gardening since you are situated at over 5600 ft. elevation.

http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/Garden/07603.html

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Shade tolerant Vegetables for Colorado.

Leafy Vegetables:
Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Arugula, Endive, Radiccio.

Roots: [1/2 day]
Potatoes, Beets, Carrots, Turnips.

Partial Shade:
Broccoli and other relatives: Kale, Kohlrabi, Turnips, Mustard, Cabbage.

For more info please check:
http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/CoopExt/4DMG/VegFruit/vegshady.htm

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General list of Shade Tolerant Vegetables

Greens:
Arugula, Cabbage, Kale, Lettuce, Mustard Green, Pak-Choi(bok-choi, Pet-choi), Sorrel, Spinach

Allium:
Chives, Garlic Chives, Onions

Herbs:
Cardamon, <int

Legumes:
Peas, Bush Beans

Berries:
Blackberry, Currant, Gooseberry
Strawberry.

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Amor est vitae essentia.
Love is the essence of life.