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Hyssop — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Hyssop
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

85-90days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z4–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

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

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Soil: Well-drained soil, tolerates poor to average soil
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 18-24 inches
Season: Perennial

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Blue-violet
Shape: Spiky flower spikes
Flavour: Minty, herbal with subtle hints of anise and a soothing quality

In the kitchen

Herbal tea, culinary flavoring, traditional medicinal preparations, ornamental garnish

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Whiteflies, spider mites, aphids
Diseases: Powdery mildew, root rot 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.

CabbageHyssop repels cabbage moths and flea beetles that damage brassicas

TomatoesHyssop deters tomato hornworms and may improve tomato flavor

GrapesTraditional pairing where hyssop repels harmful insects and may enhance grape growth

BroccoliHyssop's strong scent confuses cabbage white butterflies and other brassica pests

CauliflowerProvides pest protection against cabbage worms and aphids

Brussels SproutsHyssop's aromatic oils help mask the scent that attracts brassica pests

BeansHyssop attracts beneficial insects like bees while beans fix nitrogen in soil

SageBoth herbs have similar growing requirements and complement each other's pest-repelling properties

Avoid

RadishesHyssop's strong root system and allelopathic compounds can inhibit radish development

LettuceHyssop's vigorous growth can overshadow lettuce and its oils may inhibit germination

SpinachCompetitive for nutrients and hyssop's strong presence can stunt spinach 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.

Hyssop

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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