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Abeliophyllum · Abeliophyllum distichum
light full sun · 10 fields
Absinthe wormwood · Artemisia absinthium
light Full Sun · 9 fields
Acacia aneura · Acacia aneura
light full sun · 7 fields
Acacia estrophiolata · Acacia estrophiolata
light full sun · 8 fields
Acacia kempeana · Acacia kempeana
light full sun · 9 fields
Acacia victoriae · Acacia victoriae
light full sun · 7 fields
Achillea millefolium · Achillea millefolium
light full sun · 18 fields
Acmella oleracea · Acmella oleracea
light full sun · 9 fields
Acorales
0 fields
Acorus · Acorus calamus
light full sun to partial shade · 10 fields
Acronychia oblongifolia · Acronychia oblongifolia
light full sun · 7 fields
Acrotriche depressa · Acrotriche depressa
light part shade · 9 fields
Actinidia arguta · Actinidia arguta
light Full Sun (6-8+ hours) · 10 fields
Actinidia chinensis · Actinidia chinensis
light luz · 5 fields
Actinidia kolomikta · Actinidia kolomikta
light partial shade / повне сонце · 11 fields
Actinidia melanandra · Actinidia melanandra
maturity 365–730 days · light full sun · 15 fields
Adansonia · Adansonia digitata
7 fields
Adansonia digitata · Adansonia digitata
5 fields
Adansonia gregorii · Adansonia
light Full Sun · 10 fields
Adenophora triphylla · Adenophora triphylla
light full sun or partial shade · 15 fields
Adjuma · Capsicum chinense
maturity 100–130 days · 14 fields
Aegle marmelos · Aegle marmelos
light full sun / part shade · 12 fields
Aegopodium podagraria · Aegopodium podagraria
light partial shade · 9 fields
Agaricus subrufescens · Agaricus subrufescens
9 fields
Agave
0 fields
Ajwain · Trachyspermum ammi
light full sun, part shade, shade · 11 fields
Akebia · Akebia quinata
light Full sun, partial shade · 12 fields
Akebia quinata · Akebia quinata
light Full sun, partial shade · 13 fields
Alaria esculenta · Alaria esculenta
maturity 635–907.5 days · light partial to moderate light in water column · 9 fields
Aleurites moluccanus · Aleurites moluccana
13 fields
Alexanders
light full sun to partial shade · 6 fields
Alfalfa · Medicago sativa
9 fields
Alibertia patinoi · Alibertia patinoi / Borojoa patinoi
light luz · 11 fields
Alkanna tinctoria · Alkanna tinctoria
light Full sun, Partial sun · 14 fields
Allium cepa · Allium cepa
maturity 90–120 days · light full sun · 18 fields
Allium tuberosum · Allium tuberosum
maturity 30 days · light Full Sun · 11 fields
Allspice · Pimenta dioica
maturity 3–4 years · light full sun · 14 fields
Almond · Prunus amygdalus
4 fields
Aloe vera · Aloe barbadensis
maturity 3–4 years · light full sun, part shade, or indirect sunlight · 12 fields
Alonsoa · Alonsoa meridionalis
light full sun to partial shade · 6 fields
Aloysia citrodora · Aloysia citrodora
maturity 60–90 days · light Full Sun (6-8+ hours) · 11 fields
Alpinia galanga · Alpinia galanga
maturity 300 days · light full sun to partial shade · 18 fields
Alpinia officinarum · Alpinia officinarum
light bright indirect light · 4 fields
Amaranth grain · Amaranthus hypochondriacus and A. cruentus
maturity 90–120 days · light full sun · 16 fields
Amaranthus cruentus · Amaranthus cruentus
maturity 70.5–110 days · light full sun · 14 fields
Amaranthus dubius
0 fields
Amaranthus tricolor · Amaranthus tricolor
maturity 115–140 days · light full sun · 13 fields
Amaranthus viridis
0 fields
Amelanchier · Amelanchier alnifolia
maturity 2–3 years · light full sun · 16 fields
Amorphophallus paeoniifolius · Amorphophallus paeoniifolius
5 fields
Anacardium occidentale · Anacardium occidentale
light full sun · 17 fields
Ananas macrodontes · Ananas macrodontes
2 fields
Angelica archangelica · Angelica archangelica
maturity 80–90 days · light Part Sun · 16 fields
Anise · pimpinella anisum
light Full Sun · 17 fields
Anisocapparis speciosa · Anisocapparis speciosa
light partial shade · 6 fields
Annona · Annona
light bright, indirect light · 11 fields
Annona cacans · Annona
3 fields
Annona cherimola · Annona squamosa
maturity 90–120 days · light Full Sun · 11 fields
Annona crassiflora · Annona
light Full Sun · 8 fields
Annona diversifolia
4 fields
Annona glabra · Annona squamosa
light full sun · 11 fields
Annona longiflora · Annona
light full sun · 8 fields
Annona montana · Annona montana
light full sun · 10 fields
Annona mucosa · Annona
6 fields
Annona nutans · Annona
4 fields
Annona paludosa · Annona
3 fields
Annona purpurea · Annona
4 fields
Annona reticulata · Annona reticulata
9 fields
Annona salzmannii · Annona
light partial shade · 10 fields
Annona scleroderma · Annona
4 fields
Annona senegalensis · Annona senegalensis
light Full sun, Partial sun · 10 fields
Annona squamosa · Annona squamosa
light full sun · 11 fields
Annona stenophylla · Annona stenophylla
maturity 3–5 years · light full sun · 10 fields
Anthemis nobilis · Anthemis nobilis/Chamaemelum nobile
light Full Sun · 3 fields
Antidesma bunius · Antidesma bunius
light full sun / part shade · 8 fields
Apios americana · Apios americana
maturity 150 days · light full sun · 14 fields
Apple
3 fields
Apricot · Prunus armeniaca
maturity 602.5–612.5 days · light full sun · 13 fields
Araucaria angustifolia · Araucaria angustifolia
light Full sun · 12 fields
Araucaria araucana · Araucaria araucana
light full sun · 10 fields
Araucaria bidwillii · Araucaria bidwillii
light full sun · 15 fields
Arborvitae · Thuja occidentalis
light full sun, some light shade · 13 fields
Arbutus unedo · Arbutus unedo
light Full, partial · 10 fields
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri · Archirhodomyrtus beckleri
2 fields
Arctium · Arctium lappa
5 fields
Arctium lappa · Arctium lappa
maturity 120 days · light full sun to part shade · 14 fields
Areca nut · Areca catechu
light full sun, 6-8 hours daily; benefits from dappled afternoon shade in intense heat · 11 fields
Arenga pinnata · Arenga Pinnata
3 fields
Aristotelia chilensis · Aristotelia chilensis
light sun to partial shade · 12 fields
Armenian cucumber · Cucumis melo
maturity 57.5–70 days · light Full Sun · 22 fields
Arracacha · Arracacia xanthorrhiza
maturity 353.5–383.5 days · light besonnten Standorte ebenso an leicht beschatteten Stellen unter Bäumen · 14 fields
Arracacia xanthorrhiza · Arracacia xanthorrhiza
maturity 407 days · light full sun to partial shade · 13 fields
Arrowleaf elephant ear · Xanthosoma Taioba
5 fields
Arrowroot · Maranta arundinacea
3 fields
Artemisia absinthium · Artemisia absinthium
light full sun · 9 fields
Arthropodium · Arthropodium cirrhatum
light Partial shade to full sun · 8 fields
Artichoke · Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
maturity 80–117.5 days · light full sun · 20 fields
Artocarpus integer · Artocarpus integer
maturity 3–4 years · light 6 hours · 17 fields
Artocarpus lanceifolius · Artocarpus lanceifolius
light full sun (6-8 hours daily) · 8 fields
Artocarpus odoratissimus · Artocarpus odoratissimus
maturity 4–6 years · 13 fields
Artocarpus styracifolius · Artocarpus styracifolius
light full sun · 9 fields
Artocarpus tamaran · Artocarpus tamaran
light full sun · 18 fields
Artocarpus teysmannii · Artocarpus teysmannii
light full sun · 7 fields
Arugula · Eruca sativa
maturity 21 days · light full sun · 15 fields
Arundo · Arundo donax
maturity 2–3 years · light full sun, part shade · 10 fields
Asafoetida · Ferula assa-foetida
light Full sun · 15 fields
Asarum · Asarum canadense
maturity 360–547.5 days · light Partial to full shade; 2-4 hours of filtered sunlight daily · 9 fields
Asclepias · Asclepias spp.
maturity 91–98 days · light full sun · 15 fields
Asparagus · Asparagus officinalis
maturity 2 years · light full sun · 18 fields
Asparagus bean · Vigna unguiculata
maturity 60 days · light Full Sun · 12 fields
Astragalus propinquus · Astragalus propinquus / Astragalus membranaceus / Phaca membranacea
light luz · 10 fields
Atemoya · Annona × atemoya
maturity 2–3 years · light Full sun / Part shade · 13 fields
Atriplex · Atriplex hortensis
3 fields
Atriplex hortensis · Atriplex hortensis
maturity 60–75 days · light full sun · 7 fields
Atropa belladonna · Atropa belladonna
light luz · 8 fields
Austromyrtus dulcis · Austromyrtus dulcis
light Full Sun – Part Shade · 6 fields
Avena · Avena sativa
5 fields
Averrhoa bilimbi · Averrhoa bilimbi
light full sun · 10 fields
Averrhoa carambola · Averrhoa carambola
light full sun · 7 fields
Avocado
light bright spot, but avoid scorching direct sunlight · 6 fields
Azolla · Azolla pinnata
10 fields
Backhousia citriodora · Backhousia citriodora
light indiferente · 5 fields
Backhousia myrtifolia · Backhousia myrtifolia
light full sun to partial shade · 7 fields
Bactris gasipaes · Bactris gasipaes
5 fields
Balloon flower · Platycodon grandiflorus
light full sun to part shade · 13 fields
Balsamorhiza · Balsamorhiza sagittata
maturity 242.5–440 days · light full sun · 11 fields
Bamboo · Bamboo
light full sun, part shade, shade · 9 fields
Bamboo shoot
0 fields
Banana · Musa
7 fields
Banana melon · Cucumis melo var. americana
maturity 90 days · light Full Sun · 15 fields
Barbarea · Barbarea brachycarpa
light Full Sun to Part Shade · 10 fields
Barbarea verna · Barbarea verna
maturity 50 days · light 16-hour photoperiod, 12 mol/m2/day · 9 fields
Barberry · Berberis vulgaris
light Full sun to part shade · 12 fields
Barley · Hordeum vulgare
light Full Sun · 8 fields
Basil · Ocimum spp.
maturity 60–90 days · light Sun · 15 fields
Bay laurel · Laurus nobilis
9 fields
Bay leaf · Laurus nobilis
light full sun to partial shade · 11 fields
Bean · Phaseolus vulgaris & Phaseolus lunatus
11 fields
Beaver Dam pepper
0 fields
Beech · Fagus sylvatica
light forests when the site is at its climax · 11 fields
Beet
maturity 50–70 days · light full sun · 8 fields
Beetroot · Beta vulgaris
maturity 60 days · light 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day · 12 fields
Beilschmiedia bancroftii · Beilschmiedia bancroftii
light partial shade · 8 fields
Belgian endive
0 fields
Bell pepper
maturity 70 days · light full sun · 6 fields
Berberis · Berberis thunbergii, Berberis darwinii
light at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily · 4 fields
Berberis vulgaris · Berberis vulgaris
light full sun, or partial sun · 12 fields
Beta vulgaris · Beta vulgaris
maturity 50–70 days · light Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours) · 18 fields
Bilberry
2 fields
Billardiera cymosa · Billardiera cymosa
2 fields
Bird's eye chili · Capsicum annuum and Capsicum frutescens
maturity 75–90 days · 12 fields
Bitter leaf · Vernonia amygdalina
11 fields
Bitter orange · Citrus aurantium
light bright indirect light, 6+ hours daily · 10 fields
Black cardamom · Amomum subulatum
maturity 2–3 years · light partial shade · 12 fields
Black mustard · Brassica nigra
light full sun · 12 fields
Black pepper · Piper nigrum
light bright filtered light or part shade · 12 fields
Black salsify · Scorzonera hispanica
maturity 110–125 days · light full sun · 13 fields
Black-eyed Susan · Rudbeckia hirta
light full sun · 4 fields
Blackberry
light Full Sun · 8 fields
Blood lime · Citrus × pseudolimon
maturity 3–4 years · light full sun · 7 fields
Blood orange · Citrus sinensis
light full sun · 11 fields
Bloodgood japanese maple · Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’
light full sun to partial shade · 5 fields
Blueberries · not needed
17 fields
Blueberry · Vaccinium spp.
light Full Sun · 12 fields
Boesenbergia rotunda · Boesenbergia rotunda
light 30 – 50 % shade · 15 fields
Boldo · Peumus boldus
5 fields
Boophone · Boophone disticha
light Bright light with several hours of direct sun · 8 fields
Borage · Borage officinalis
maturity 90 days · 10 fields
Borago officinalis · Borago officinalis
maturity 80 days · light full sun to partial shade · 14 fields
Borassus · Borassus flabellifer
maturity 10–15 years · light full sun · 13 fields
Borututu · Cochlospermum angolense Welw. ex Oliv.
3 fields
Boscia senegalensis · Boscia senegalensis
light Full sun · 11 fields
Bouea macrophylla · Bouea Macrophylla
light full sun · 9 fields
Boxwood · Buxus spp.
light part shade · 13 fields
Boykinia · Boykinia major
maturity 112 days · light partial sun, full shade · 16 fields
Brachychiton populneus · Brachychiton populneus
light full sun · 9 fields
Brassica carinata · Brassica carinata A. Braun
3 fields
Brassica napus · Brassica napus
4 fields
Brassica nigra · Brassica nigra
7 fields
Brazil nut · Bertholletia excelsa
maturity 420 days · light full sun · 13 fields
Broadleaf arrowhead · Sagittaria latifolia
maturity 242.5–440 days · light full sun to partial shade · 12 fields
Broccoli · Brassica oleracea
maturity 50–70 days · 13 fields
Broccolini · broccoli and gai-lan
3 fields
Brugmansia · Brugmansia
light full sun · 14 fields
Buchanania lanzan · Buchanania lanzan
4 fields
Buchanania obovata · Buchanania obovata
3 fields
Buckwheat · Fagopyrum esculentum
maturity 57.5–65 days · light 6+ hours · 13 fields
Buddleja · Buddleja davidii
6 fields
Bunchosia argentea · Bunchosia argentea
light full sun / part shade · 9 fields
Bunchosia glandulifera · Bunchosia glandulifera
light full sun or light dappled shade · 12 fields
Bunium persicum
0 fields
Burchellia · Burchellia bubalina
light full sun, shade · 9 fields
Burdock · Arctium lappa
maturity 150 days · light partial sun (3-6h) · 18 fields
Butia · Butia capitata, eriopbatha, purpurescens, paraguayensis, yatay, archeri
3 fields
Byrsonima crassifolia · Byrsonima crassifolia
2 fields
Cabbage · Brassica oleracea
maturity 35–37 days · 11 fields
Calandrinia balonensis · Calandrinia balonensis
light full sun to light shade · 7 fields
Calendula officinalis · Calendula officinalis
light full sun · 18 fields
Calluna · Calluna vulgaris
maturity 3–4 years · light full sun, 6-8 hours daily; tolerates partial shade · 14 fields
Camassia · Camassia spp.
light full sun to light shade · 18 fields
Camphor laurel · Cinnamomum camphora
light full sun to partial shade · 8 fields
Canary melon
maturity 75–82.5 days · 11 fields
Canella winterana · Canella winterana
light full sun · 9 fields
Cannabis · Cannabis
maturity 90–150 days · 8 fields
Cantaloupe · Cucumis melo
maturity 52.5–70 days · light full sun · 10 fields
Caper · capparis spinosa
light full direct sunlight · 8 fields
Capparis mitchellii · Capparis mitchellii
light full sun · 12 fields
Capsicum · Capsicum annuum, Capsicum baccatum, Capsicum chinense, Capsicum pubescen, Capsicum frutescens, hot pepper
light full sun, part shade · 3 fields
Capsicum frutescens · Capsicum frutescens
light full sun · 13 fields
Capsicum pubescens · Capsicum pubescens
maturity 90–100 days · light Full · 18 fields
Caraway · Caraway
light full sun to partial shade · 11 fields
Cardoon · Cynara cardunculus
maturity 120–150 days · light full sun · 20 fields
Carissa · Carissa macrocarpa
light full, partial · 16 fields
Carissa carandas · Carissa carandas
light Full sun, Partial sun · 5 fields
Carissa spinarum · Carissa spinarum
light Full sun · 12 fields
Carob · Ceratonia siliqua
12 fields
Carola · Solanum tuberosum
light Full Sun · 13 fields
Carolina Reaper · Capsicum chinense cultivar
light full sun · 11 fields
Carpobrotus edulis · Carpobrotus edulis
light luz · 14 fields
Carpobrotus glaucescens · Carpobrotus glaucescens
light full sun · 9 fields
Carpobrotus rossii · Carpobrotus rossii
light full sun · 11 fields
Carrot · Daucus carota subsp. sativus
maturity 70–80 days · light Full Sun · 16 fields
Carya laciniosa · Carya laciniosa
maturity 10–20 years · light full sun · 13 fields
Carya tomentosa · Carya tomentosa
maturity 25–30 years · light full sun · 14 fields
Caryocar nuciferum · Caryocar nuciferum
light full sun · 12 fields
Cashew · Anacardium occidentale
maturity 7 years · light full sun · 14 fields
Casimiroa edulis · Casimiroa edulis
light full sun · 8 fields
Castanea crenata · Castanea crenata
light full sun · 5 fields
Castanea mollissima · Castanea mollissima
light full sun · 8 fields
Castanea sativa · Castanea sativa
maturity 5–7 years · light full sun · 13 fields
Catha edulis · Catha edulis
light full sun to light shade · 11 fields
Cattail
2 fields
Caulerpa · Caulerpa cupressoides
maturity 30–60 days · light moderate to bright lighting: 8-10 hours daily · 15 fields
Cauliflower
maturity 50–60 days · 7 fields
Cayenne pepper
1 fields
Cecropia peltata · Cecropia peltata
light full sun to partial shade · 13 fields
Ceiba pentandra · Ceiba pentandra
4 fields
Chives · Allium schoenoprasum
maturity 150 days · light full sun · 20 fields
Cilantro · Coriandrum sativum
maturity 35–52.5 days · light partial shade · 19 fields
Coral bells · Heuchera
light partial shade, 4 to 6 hours of gentle morning sun followed by protection from the hot afternoon sun · 9 fields
Cucumber · Cucumis sativus
2 fields
Date palm · Phoenix dactylifera
maturity 14–21 days · 6 fields
Dill · Anethum graveolens
light full sun · 16 fields
Dogwood · Cornus
light partial shade · 15 fields
Edible Flower · Tagetes spp., Viola spp., Borago officinalis
maturity 45–60 days · light 16-18 hours per day · 12 fields
Fern · Polypodiopsida
light bright indirect light · 6 fields
Fig · Ficus carica
light Full sun · 12 fields
Garden mum · Chrysanthemum
light full sun · 13 fields
Garlic · Allium sativum
maturity 240–270 days · light Full Sun · 15 fields
Ginger · Zingiber officinale
maturity 240–300 days · light Filtered shade · 7 fields
Green onion
maturity 14–21 days · 6 fields
Hellebore · Helleborus
light Partial Sun, Partial Shade · 8 fields
Hosta · Hosta
maturity 3–5 years · light partial to full shade · 18 fields
Hydrangea · Hydrangea macrophylla
light Full, partial · 11 fields
Jalapeño · Capsicum annuum
maturity 60–80 days · light Full Sun · 14 fields
Japanese maple · Acer palmatum
light dappled light or protection from hot afternoon exposure · 4 fields
Kale · Brassica oleracea
maturity 5–8 days · 12 fields
Knock Out rose
light full sun or part shade · 7 fields
Lavender · Lavandula angustifolia
light full sun · 11 fields
Lemon · Citrus x limon
maturity 270 days · light full sun · 12 fields
Lettuce · Lactuca sativa
maturity 30–70 days · light full sun, part shade · 18 fields
Lion's Mane · Hericium erinaceus
maturity 60–90 days · light sun shade · 11 fields
Little bluestem · Schizachyrium scoparium
light full sun · 15 fields
Maple · Acer pseudoplatanus
maturity 20–30 years · light full sun to partial shade · 10 fields
Marigold · Tagetes spp.
maturity 56 days · light Sun · 16 fields
Microgreens
maturity 7–14 days · light indirect sunlight or grow lights · 12 fields
Mint · Mentha spicata
maturity 120 days · light Full sun or partial shade · 13 fields
Monstera · Monstera deliciosa
light bright, indirect sunlight · 16 fields
Oak · Quercus
6 fields
Onion
maturity 90–120 days · light full sun · 12 fields
Orchid · Orchidaceae
light bright, indirect light · 9 fields
Oregano · Origanum vulgare
maturity 80–90 days · light full sun · 15 fields
Ornamental kale · Brassica oleracea
3 fields
Oyster · Ostreidae
light bright indirect light with a little direct sun · 7 fields
Pansy · Viola x wittrockiana
maturity 70–90 days · light full sun · 17 fields
Parsley · Petroselinum crispum
light full sun (6+ hours of sunlight) · 15 fields
Pea · Pisum sativum
maturity 60–70 days · light full sun, part shade · 9 fields
Peach · Prunus Persica
light full sunshine in spring and autumn · 10 fields
Peony · Paeonia spp.
light full sun, 6-8 hours · 13 fields
Pepper
maturity 70–85 days · light full sun · 9 fields
Potato
maturity 60–160 days · 9 fields
Pothos · Epipremnum aureum
light bright indirect light · 15 fields
Pumpkin · Cucurbita pepo
maturity 90–120 days · light full sun · 15 fields
Purple coneflower · Echinacea purpurea
light Bright indirect · 8 fields
Radish · Raphanus sativus
maturity 21–28 days · light at least six hours of sun per day · 14 fields
Ranunculus · Ranunculus
light full, partial · 15 fields
Raspberry · Rubus spp.
10 fields
Redbud · Cercis canadensis
light indirect sunlight or under grow lights · 9 fields
Rose · Rosa
maturity 21–28 days · light full sun · 11 fields
Rosemary · Rosmarinus officinalis
light full sun · 17 fields
Sedum · Sedum
light full sun · 12 fields
Shiitake · Lentinula edodes
light full sun, part shade, or shade · 17 fields
Snake plant · Sansevieria trifasciata
light bright indirect light, a few hours of direct morning sun · 3 fields
Spinach · Spinacia oleracea
light partial shade · 9 fields
Squash · Cousa
maturity 75–120 days · light full sun · 9 fields
Strawberry · Fragaria × ananassa
light full sun · 3 fields
Succulent · Aloe barbadensis
light bright indirect light, direct midday sun · 6 fields
Sunflower · Helianthus annuus
maturity 60–90 days · light full sun · 19 fields
Sweet potato
maturity 90–170 days · 7 fields
Swiss chard · Beta vulgaris
maturity 120 days · 10 fields
Thyme · Thymus vulgaris
maturity 70–90 days · light full sun · 21 fields
Tomato · Solanum lycopersicum
maturity 60–85 days · light 12-16 hours · 19 fields
Turmeric · Curcuma longa
maturity 240–300 days · light partial shade · 20 fields
Watermelon · Cucumis melo
maturity 85–100 days · light full sun · 12 fields
Zinnia · Zinnia elegans
maturity 60–90 days · light full sun · 19 fields
Zucchini · Black Beauty, Costata Romanesco
maturity 47.5–65 days · 10 fields