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Arat — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Arat
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

75days to harvest

14-21 daysdays to germinate

Z1–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, or direct sow outdoors after last frost danger passes

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Regular; consistent moisture during establishment (first 6-8 weeks), then moderate once roots are established
Soil: Well-draining loam enriched with compost; loose texture to at least 10-12 inches depth for root development
Spacing: 6-8 inches
Height: 0-3 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green foliage; cream to pale tan roots
Size: 5-8"
Shape: Deeply lobed compound leaves; long tapered roots 5-8 inches
Flavour: Strong, robust herbal flavor more pungent than modern parsley varieties; roots with subtle sweet undertones

In the kitchen

Soups, stews, braises, herbal infusions, root vegetable dishes, dried herb blends, fermented condiments

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Parsley worm (swallowtail butterfly larvae), spider mites, aphids
Diseases: Root rot (in waterlogged soil), powdery mildew (in humid conditions), leaf spot fungi

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	May – June	July – August	—	August
2	April – May	June – August	—	August – September
3	April – May	June – July	—	July – October
4	March – April	June – July	—	July – October
5	March – April	May – June	—	June – October
6	March – April	May – June	—	June – November
7	February – March	April – June	—	June – November
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December
10	January	February – April	—	April – December
11	January	January – March	—	March – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids and whiteflies, may improve flavor

ParsleySimilar growing conditions, attracts beneficial insects

ChivesNatural pest deterrent, repels aphids and other soft-bodied insects

OreganoCompatible growing requirements, helps deter pests

ThymeSimilar water and sun needs, natural pest repellent properties

MarigoldsNatural pest deterrent, repels nematodes and aphids

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

LettuceProvides ground cover and moisture retention

Avoid

FennelInhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathy

Black WalnutProduces juglone which is toxic to many herbs and vegetables

RueAllelopathic properties can inhibit growth of nearby plants

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 23
Protein (g): 3.15
Fat (g): 0.64
Carbohydrate (g): 2.65
Fibre (g): 1.6
Sugars (g): 0.3
Vitamin A (µg): 264
Vitamin C (mg): 18
Vitamin E (mg): 0.8
Vitamin K (µg): 415
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.155
Folate (µg): 68
Calcium (mg): 177
Iron (mg): 3.17
Magnesium (mg): 64
Phosphorus (mg): 56
Potassium (mg): 295
Zinc (mg): 0.81
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Arat

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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