Parsnips

[Crundy]

Do Parsnips need full sun or can they handle part / full shade?

[selfraising]

Hi, I think they prefer full sun but they should be okay in part shade.

[Eco-Chic]

Lol, that's a yes then SR?

[bramble]

So long as the plot is not in complete shade they should be fine.

[ann-the-nan]

Parsnips

Mine are coming through beautifully. Trouble is, they are what didn't germinate last year, and are under the cloche where the broad beans are. ha, ha!

[Crundy]

Ok, thanks. The last spot I have in the garden is almost full shade, so I probably won't have much luck with them there.

Unless, how well does garlic grow in full shade?

[long pod]

hi
i germinate mine in toilet roll holders had 100% success last year as for garlic i would give it a go they might not be as big as normal but at least you are using all of your ground
regards long pod

[FionaH]

Salad stuff is good in shade

[Crundy]

Salad stuff is good in shade

Hmm, I'm growing salad in a tub this year, so that would only free up a tub which is only about 20cm deep. Good tip though, if I grow some cos lettuce next year I might put it there.

[maytreefrannie]

I heard something (on the Vine, I think) about raspberries doing well in shade.

[Eyren]

I suspect spinach would do OK in the shade (assuming you like it), since lettuce does - and you need to grow lots as it cooks down so much.