Got the upper patch (pretty shady) tilled a couple of days ago, now trying to decide what to plant up there.
Got some nasturtium and sunflower seed in the ground, spiked all the fruit trees, and got the lawn mowed JUST before it rained...
Will taters do ok in a relatively shady spot? It gets direct sun for only about 2-3 hours a day, as it’s nearly totally surrounded by 40+ foot trees on 3 sides, and a 6’ hedge to the SE (all belonging to the neighbor). Nothing else I’ve tried has done well up there, so I am open to suggestions.
Oh, the poppies I was worried about have come on really strong all of a sudden. Where it was bare, looks like lawn now, with the first sets of leaves just starting to show.
I really don’t think taters will do well in shade, but I could be wrong. Chives will grow almost in any shade. I have also grown lettuce in shade.
Sorry to be the one to say this but taters need a few hours of sunshine/day to produce. They can stand a little less sun than other nightshades but do need some. :(