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shade-grown vs shade grown

Both "shade-grown" and "shade grown" are correct, but the hyphenated form "shade-grown" is more commonly used in English. The hyphen helps to clarify that the two words are acting as a single adjective to describe the type of growth.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 438 views

shade-grown

This is correct and commonly used in English.

Use a hyphen between 'shade' and 'grown' when they are used together as a compound adjective to describe something grown in the shade.

Alternatives:

  • sun-dried
  • hand-picked
  • home-grown
  • grass-fed
  • free-range

shade grown

This is correct, but less common in English.

It is also acceptable to write 'shade grown' without a hyphen, but this form is less common and may be considered less formal.

Alternatives:

  • sun grown
  • organically grown
  • locally grown
  • naturally grown
  • sustainably grown

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