Avoid wetting the foliage, especially at night. Wet leaves encourage disease. If the medium dries substantially, sides of the root ball will shrink from the pot and make watering difficult. In this case, push the dry soil to the side to make water filter through the soil. Amount of Light Needed Light will determine where you locate a potted vegetable.
Vegetable plants grow better in full sunlight.
Fruiting vegetables and storage vegetables need more light than leafy vegetables. Plant lettuce in a more shady location and cucumber, tomato, pepper, and eggplant in a sunny spot. At least 4 hours of direct sunshine is needed in summer. Indoor locations are not suitable in summer because they do not receive direct sunlight. Indirect light does not furnish enough energy for growth.