[11th_VA]

What are nightshades? Also, I had a 4 ft east facing retaining wall put up in my back yard to flatten a sloping yard.

The upper side of the wall is mostly grass now - nice level lawn. On the lower side of the wall is an area I’ve put in some garden areas. Excellent morning sun but after lunch, area is shaded by the wall.

Suggestions on what I might successfully plant? I’m going for beans, and maybe a section with corn later in the spring since the stalks should be above the wall and still get PM sun.

Thoughts anyone?

[NautiNurse]

Members of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family include tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, bell and chili peppers.

[greeneyes]

Here’s a link for veggies to grow in the partial shade:

http://organicgardening.about.com/od/vegetablesherbs/a/shadeveggies.htm

The nighshade family includes Tomatoes, Peppers, and Potatoes and others. Many nightshades are poisonous. The three I mentioned are the only ones that I grow.

There is a story out there that a traitor to the revolutionary cause tried to poison Washington by putting tomatoes in his stew/soup. His plot failed. No idea it is true.LOL

[Tilted Irish Kilt]

11th_VA:" On the lower side of the wall is an area I’ve put in some garden areas. Excellent morning sun but after lunch, area is shaded by the wall."

Consider brassia family (shade tollerant) : brussel sprouts , kale ,cabbage , broccoli, etc.
Also , some root crops like turnips , carrotts, herbs , etc.