Lettuce grows in full sun to part shade, requiring well-draining, rich soil and slightly acidic pH, making it perfect for spring and fall gardens.
Spinach thrives in partial shade, preventing bolting, and requires well-draining, rich soil and slightly acidic pH, making it ideal for cool-season gardens.
Kale grows happily in partial shade, requiring well-draining, rich soil and slightly acidic pH, and can be harvested repeatedly by removing individual leaves.
Swiss chard benefits from shade to prevent wilting, requiring well-draining, rich soil and slightly acidic pH, and continues to grow new leaves after initial harvest.
Arugula is a cool-season green that grows in partial shade, requiring moist, well-draining, rich soil and slightly acidic to neutral pH, and can be harvested in 5-6 weeks.
Radish grows quickly in partial shade, requiring loose, well-draining soil and slightly acidic to neutral pH, and can be harvested in as little as 3 weeks.
Collards tolerate partial shade, requiring moist, well-draining, rich soil and slightly acidic pH, and can be grown beneath a leafless tree canopy in spring or fall.
Pak choi thrives in partial shade, requiring moist, well-draining, rich soil and slightly acidic to neutral pH, and can be harvested at various stages of maturity.
Beets grow in dappled sun, requiring loose, well-draining soil and slightly alkaline to neutral pH, and need consistent moisture to produce a good crop.
Green onions grow in partial shade, requiring medium, well-draining, rich soil and slightly acidic to neutral pH, and can be harvested at any stage of development.