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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
Answered by theHome and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied May 03, 2024, 12:04 PM EDT
Thank you very much for your help

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The Question Asker Replied May 07, 2024, 10:22 AM EDT
You're welcome.
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied May 07, 2024, 11:31 AM EDT

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