For gardening needs why is “shade” different from “sun” when the items in shade are also visible/lit? For plants that require “sun” would it be better if they are in direct sunlight without warmth versus in shade with warmth? What does direct sunlight provide that shade cannot during the day?

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For gardening needs why is “shade” different from “sun” when the items in shade are also visible/lit? For plants that require “sun” would it be better if they are in direct sunlight without warmth versus in shade with warmth? What does direct sunlight provide that shade cannot during the day?

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The amount of energy the plant gets from direct sunlight is much higher than shade.

As an analogy, imagine you’re on a beach. In direct sunlight, the solar energy will burn your skin in a short time. If you’re in the shade of an umbrella, it takes much longer to burn