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Darki Green — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Darki Green
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

75days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z3–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

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

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 0-3 feet
Season: Biennial

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green
Size: 12-16".
Shape: Curled, frilly leaves
Flavour: Fresh, herbaceous, slightly peppery flavor characteristic of parsley

In the kitchen

Garnish, salads, sauces, stocks, soups, Mediterranean cooking

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Parsley worms, spider mites, aphids
Diseases: Root rot, powdery mildew, septoria leaf spot

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.

BasilRepels aphids and whiteflies while enhancing flavor development

ChivesDeters aphids and other soft-bodied insects with sulfur compounds

MarigoldRepels nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial predatory insects

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects and doesn't compete for nutrients

DillAttracts beneficial wasps and predatory insects for pest control

OreganoRepels many insect pests and provides ground cover to retain moisture

GarlicNatural fungicide properties help prevent soil-borne diseases

Avoid

Black WalnutReleases juglone toxin that inhibits growth of most herbs and vegetables

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that stunt growth of nearby plants

MintAggressive spreading roots compete for nutrients and space

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.

Darki Green

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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