Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost

Cultivation

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	May – June	July – August	—	August
2	April – May	June – August	—	August – September
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

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

TomatoesSweet Annie repels hornworms and other tomato pests with its strong artemisia scent

CabbageDeters cabbage moths, flea beetles, and other brassica pests

CarrotsRepels carrot flies and root maggots while not competing for nutrients

RosesNatural pest deterrent that helps repel aphids and Japanese beetles

BeansProtects against Mexican bean beetles and does not interfere with nitrogen fixation

MarigoldsComplementary pest control creating a strong barrier against nematodes and aphids

LavenderSimilar growing conditions and combined aromatic oils enhance pest-repelling properties

SageCompatible aromatic herb that helps deter cabbage loopers and carrot flies

LettuceSweet Annie's allelopathic compounds can stunt lettuce growth and cause bitter taste

SpinachArtemisia oils inhibit seed germination and slow growth of leafy greens

PeasStrong scent and root exudates can interfere with pea plant development and pod formation

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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.