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Grosfruchtiger — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Grosfruchtiger
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

50-60days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z4–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after last spring frost, ¼ inch deep

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Moderate, consistent moisture; 1-1.5 inches per week
Soil: Well-drained soil rich in organic matter
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 4-6 feet
Season: Tender Perennial

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright green foliage with yellow-gold flowers
Size: 8-12"
Shape: Feathery, finely divided foliage; delicate flower clusters
Flavour: Sweet anise with intensifying complexity as plants mature; very young plants have mild fennel flavor, while 8-12 inch mature plants deliver full, warmer anise notes with licorice undertones

In the kitchen

Fresh salad leaves, coleslaw, herb dressing, garnish, edible flowers for fish and tomato dishes, infused oils and vinegars

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Fennel is generally pest-resistant but may occasionally encounter swallowtail butterfly caterpillars, spider mites in dry conditions, and aphids
Diseases: Fennel is generally disease-resistant; root rot possible in waterlogged soil

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.

TomatoesBasil repels tomato hornworms and aphids while improving tomato flavor

PeppersBasil deters aphids, spider mites, and thrips that commonly attack peppers

OreganoBoth herbs have similar growing requirements and oregano helps repel pests

ParsleyCompatible growth habits and parsley attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies

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

MarigoldsAttract beneficial insects and repel nematodes and aphids

ChivesRepel aphids and improve overall garden pest management

AsparagusBasil repels asparagus beetles while asparagus doesn't compete for space

Avoid

RueInhibits basil growth through allelopathic compounds

Common SageCompetes for nutrients and may inhibit basil's growth and flavor development

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that stunt basil growth and reduce essential oil production

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.

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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