Shade tolerant vegetables on December 10, 2014 Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps Got limited sun? These 15 vegetables only need 4 hours a day of direct light. Utilize them in those shaded areas of the yard, and leave the sun for the tomatoes. :) Kale Scallions Beets Parsley Spinach Carrots Cilantro Turnips Chard Lettuce Arugula Garlic Potatoes Mustard Greens Bok Choy