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Spicy Bush — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Spicy Bush
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

50-55days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z10–10USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost once soil is warm

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with moderate organic matter
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 0-3 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green
Size: 1"
Shape: Bush
Flavour: Spicy and sweet basil flavor with aromatic notes, concentrated in small 1-inch leaves.

In the kitchen

Fresh garnish, pesto, pasta dishes, salads, herbal teas, Italian cuisine

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Japanese beetles, spider mites, aphids, whiteflies
Diseases: Fusarium wilt, root rot, bacterial spot, powdery mildew

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.

BasilRepels aphids and spider mites, enhances essential oil production

OreganoAttracts beneficial insects and provides natural pest deterrent

ThymeRepels cabbage worms and aphids, shares similar growing conditions

RosemaryDeters moths and beetles, complementary aromatic properties

MarigoldsNatural nematode control and attracts beneficial predatory insects

TomatoesBush provides natural pest protection while benefiting from tomato's growth pattern

ChivesRepels aphids and improves soil health through sulfur compounds

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and adds beneficial insects

Avoid

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

FennelAllelopathic properties suppress growth of nearby herbs and vegetables

RueInhibits growth of most herbs through chemical compounds in root system

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.

Spicy Bush

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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