Some types of fruit, such as grapevines, need full sun to produce really sweet and ripe fruit. Many berry species, on the other hand, do well in a partially shaded location.
Wild strawberries thrive best in partial shade
Plant berries in the right spot in the garden
Planting berries in a suitable location in the garden makes maintenance easier and improves yields. While strawberries produce good yields when grown in full sun, the following berry varieties also thrive in partial shade:
- wild strawberries
- gooseberries
- currants
- raspberries
- blackberries
However, berry bushes and the rods of raspberries and blackberries should only be planted in semi-shade in soil without an acute risk of waterlogging.
Keep a sufficient planting distance in semi-shade
A semi-shady location can be a risk factor for many berry species in terms of plant health. In order to avoid powdery mildew infestation in the relatively humid climate of a semi-shady location, sufficient planting distances should be maintained and the ventilation and drying of the leaves should be ensured by regular pruning.
tips
The lower solar radiation means that berry bushes in partial shade have a relatively late ripening time. With gooseberries, it is common to harvest some of the fruit before it is fully ripe and to process it into jam so that the remaining fruit on the branches can become particularly sweet and ripen.