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Bronze — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Bronze
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

50-60days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z4–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost date or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture during growing season
Soil: Well-drained soil, slightly acidic to neutral
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 4-6 feet
Season: Tender Perennial

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bronze-green foliage
Size: 8-12"
Shape: Feathery, finely textured foliage
Flavour: Sweet anise flavor that develops from mild in young plants to fuller and more intense in mature plants.

In the kitchen

Salads, coleslaws, dressings, garnish, fish dishes, potato dishes, tomato dishes, beef dishes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Swallowtail butterfly caterpillars, spider mites, aphids
Diseases: Root rot in poorly drained soil, powdery mildew in humid conditions

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

Companion planting

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

ChivesRepels aphids and other soft-bodied insects with strong sulfur compounds

MarigoldDeters nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial predatory insects

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting bronze fennel

YarrowAttracts ladybugs and lacewings that prey on bronze fennel's common pests

LavenderRepels moths and flies while attracting pollinators beneficial to seed production

CilantroAttracts beneficial wasps and hoverflies that control aphid populations

BasilRepels aphids and spider mites, enhances bronze fennel's aromatic properties

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control bronze fennel pests

Avoid

TomatoesBronze fennel can stunt tomato growth and alter fruit flavor negatively

Bush BeansFennel's allelopathic compounds inhibit bean germination and growth

KohlrabiBronze fennel secretes compounds that can stunt brassica family growth

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.

Bronze

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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