> You actually end up with more plant growth than would be possible if the plants were directly in the sun. More plant growth and less loss to pests. But the

> You actually end up with more plant growth than would be possible if the plants were directly in the sun. More plant growth and less loss to pests. But the sun is free and agricultural land is cheap, so I know of few plants (other than the obvious one) that are economical to grow this way.