02-07-2017 07:00 via theguardian.com

Why it’s worth growing fruit in the shade

For sweetness, yes, most common fruit need full sun. But for a tangy tartness that’s ideal for jams, hide raspberries, gooseberries and cherries in a shady spotPick up a growing guide for pretty much any common fruit and I am willing to wager that a spot in “full sun” comes up in the top three list of requirements. But, in the cool of the shade, the tart, cooking varieties really come into their own. Which is a pretty spectacular silver lining for lovers of homemade pies, jams
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