On a Budget, Grow Lights Running Up Your Electric Bill, Want to Grow an Indoor Garden
Here’s the list of veggies you can grow with 3 to 6 hours of light.
Lettuce (Romaine, Bibb, Oak Leaf)
Spinach
Kale
Arugula
Swiss Chard
Mustard Greens
Pac Choy (Bok Choy)
Endive & Radicchio
Root Vegetables
These generally prefer partial shade to avoid over-heating, though they may mature slower.
Radishes (very fast and shade-tolerant)
Beets
Carrots (prefer closer to 5–6 hours)
Turnips
Rutabaga
Potatoes
Brassicas & Other Vegetables
These cool-weather plants do well with 4–6 hours of daily sunlight.
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Celery
Kohlrabi
Peas & Bush Beans (lower yields, but grow well)
Herbs
Cilantro
Parsley
Mint
Chives
Focus on Leaves: Plants grown for leaves (greens) or roots handle shade better than those grown for fruits (tomatoes, peppers).
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