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Re: Full sun or partial sun, on a hill

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Hi Erin,

Even the front of my house, which faces west and has the roof eave hanging over 
the entryway, gets at least 3-4 hours of sunlight. I would guess if it's an open
hill (not surrounded by deep tall forest), you can count on 6 or more hours of 
sunlight during the summertime. I would call this full sun if the sun falls 
directly on the land. Partial sun to me means the sun is trying to shine in 
among tree branches or leaves or bushes, so it is "partial shade". I don't know 
much about watermelons and potatoes, but my tomatoes, corn and cukes all grow 
fine with 6-8 hours of direct summer sunlight. Being on a hill, you might think 
that you would get at least as much sunlight as I do if my plants are trellised 
against a west wall (afternoon sun blocked by 3-4 PM). My cukes, especially 
seemed to appreciate this.

Hey list, correct me if I'm wrong.
Good luck Erin,
Shawn
swestaway@coh.org
Claremont, CA  USDA 9b Sunset19


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I would really like to plant veggies on a hill that I have. To be honest, I 
don't 
know how many summer hours they are in the sun, because we moved there 
last August! I would assume about 3-4 hours. 
     
About the only veggies I would be interested in growing is tomatoes, 
potatoes, cucumbers, watermelon and corn. Will they grow in such 
conditions? 
     
Thanks
Erin
     
     
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