By Colleen Vanderlinden. For areas that receive morning sun then afternoon shade try vegetables such as carrots celery and dwarf beans. 19 Vegetables For Growing In Shade Vegetable Garden Raised Beds Plants For Raised Beds Raised Vegetable Gardens Rocket lettuce chard kale and most other leafy greens are top candidates for partial shade at any time of day and a longer list often thrives in sites that get full morning sun followed by afternoon shade. . From mild to spicy Asian greens bok choy mizuna mustard tatsoi komatsuna can grow beautifully in a full-shade garden. Lastly lets mention the more recognisable shade-tolerant herbs. Celery enjoys hiding in shady spots while growing in moist soil. Many of the best vegetables to grow in shade have broad leaves which they can unfurl like large solar collectors. If you just cant or want to keep waiting you can harvest root veggies before they reach full size to enjoy baby version...