I’m in central Texas. This spot receives probably 5 hours of sun (mainly during the evening when the sun is below the tree line).
I want to potentially try growing something here with a raised garden bed. I was thinking something along the lines of radishes, carrots, or some other root type vegetable.
Is this feasible with my location and in this spot?
Note the other bed nearby with plants, which receives plenty of sun for vegetables like tomatoes and peppers, as well as some herbs.
by BeoMiilf
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That tree appears to be a Black Walnut. These trees produce a chemical called juglone. It leaches into the soil. Essentially anything within the drip zone of the tree will have stunted growth.
The tree appears to be a pepper tree. Pepper trees produce a chemical which is mildly poisonous to other plants- thus the limited grass in that area. People frequently plant them where they do not want other things to grow. The other issue is that pepper trees form a dense mat of surface roots that makes it difficult to plant in that area and take up the water.
Strawberries would be perfect for this spot if you want a nice full patch.
you could test some stuff? im prob going to get hate for this but my tomatoes only get 3-4 hours of direct sun and they do amazing. im in a super hot climate and the ones in direct sun all day fry and never produce as well.
Depends on what veg
But God the green worms are killing me
I would think you could for sure do lettuce. Maybe see if you have any native shade loving edibles you could plant.
You could harvest bird shit
Unrelated, does that street sign say Monticello?
never mind the tree – you can’t put a vegetable garden right in the middle of Monticello Drive.
Not a good spot. You need full sun for vegetables.
Leafy greens should be fine! Also herbs that bolt in hot weather will have a longer life in shade.