That's why you won't have much success if you plant sun-loving vegetables in shady spaces.
Like all plants, vegetables need the sun to kick-start photosynthesis. The fastest-growing vegetables need full sun— at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight a day—without blockage from trees, shrubs, or fences. That's why you won't have much success if you plant sun-loving vegetables in shady spaces.