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I want to grow tomatoes, okra, bitter gourd( tropical), cayenne pepper. I have a yard with half getting morning sun only and another area with only af...
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Vegetable cultivation and sunlight #866792
Asked May 02, 2024, 2:47 PM EDT
I want to grow tomatoes, okra, bitter gourd( tropical), cayenne pepper. I have a yard with half getting morning sun only and another area with only afternoon sun. Where should I grow the items I mentioned?
Howard County Maryland
Expert Response
Unfortunately the vegetables that you wish to grow all need full, direct sunlight of at least 6 (preferably 8+) hours a day to do well. Do either of your areas get 6 hours?
If there is any way that you could have some selective pruning or thinning of overhead tree limbs that could help.
Here is our information on how to grow:
Tomatoes:
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/growing-tomatoes-home-garden/
Peppers:
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/growing-peppers-home-garden/ Okra: https://extension.umd.edu/resource/growing-okra-home-garden/
You could consider growing vegetables that need less sun, such as leafy greens (spinach, kale, lettuces (early or late in season during cooler times) root crops like carrots, beets or radish.
You could also consider even renting space at a local Community Garden:
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/community-gardens/
Christine
If there is any way that you could have some selective pruning or thinning of overhead tree limbs that could help.
Here is our information on how to grow:
Tomatoes:
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/growing-tomatoes-home-garden/
Peppers:
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/growing-peppers-home-garden/ Okra: https://extension.umd.edu/resource/growing-okra-home-garden/
You could consider growing vegetables that need less sun, such as leafy greens (spinach, kale, lettuces (early or late in season during cooler times) root crops like carrots, beets or radish.
You could also consider even renting space at a local Community Garden:
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/community-gardens/
Christine
Thank you very much for your help
You're welcome.