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Britton — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Britton
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

80-85days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z10–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Regular
Soil: Well-drained soil
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 1-3 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green with purple undertones
Shape: Broad, ovate leaves
Flavour: Mild mint and basil aroma with subtle hints of clove and cumin.

In the kitchen

Salads, sushi wraps, garnishes, Asian dishes, edible flowers, pairs with fish, rice, noodles, cucumbers

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
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.

TomatoesBasil repels tomato hornworms and aphids, may improve tomato flavor

PeppersBasil deters aphids and spider mites that commonly affect peppers

OreganoBoth herbs have similar growing requirements and repel common garden pests

LettuceBasil provides light shade for lettuce and repels aphids that damage leafy greens

AsparagusBasil repels asparagus beetles and doesn't compete for root space

MarigoldsBoth plants repel aphids and whiteflies, creating a stronger pest deterrent

ParsleySimilar water and nutrient needs, basil helps repel pests that affect parsley

CarrotsBasil improves soil health and repels carrot flies without root competition

Avoid

RueAllelopathic properties inhibit basil growth and development

SageCompetes for similar nutrients and may stunt basil growth

ThymeCan inhibit basil germination and early growth through allelopathy

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.

Britton

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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