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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Short answer: Plants turn light energy into chemical energy—>sunshine into food. That’s what photosynthesis is. Someone smarter than me will undoubtedly be here soon with a more advanced explanation.