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Topit — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Topit
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

75days to harvest

10-21 daysdays to germinate

Z3–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

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

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
Spacing: 9-12 inches
Height: 0-3 feet
Season: Biennial

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green
Size: 18-20".
Shape: Flat, deeply cut leaves
Flavour: Sweet, mild, less bitter than standard parsley varieties with tender, delicate flavor.

In the kitchen

Garnish, fresh salads, cooking, soups, stews, herb blends, edible decoration

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Parsley worms, spider mites, aphids
Diseases: Leaf spot, powdery mildew, septoria

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.

TomatoesBasil repels tomato hornworms and aphids, may improve tomato flavor

PeppersBasil deters aphids and spider mites that commonly affect peppers

OreganoBoth herbs have similar growing requirements and repel common garden pests

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

AsparagusBasil repels asparagus beetles and doesn't compete for root space

MarigoldsBoth plants repel aphids and whiteflies, creating a stronger pest deterrent

ParsleySimilar water and nutrient needs, basil helps repel pests that affect parsley

CarrotsBasil improves soil health and repels carrot flies without root competition

Avoid

RueAllelopathic properties inhibit basil growth and development

SageCompetes for similar nutrients and may stunt basil growth

ThymeCan inhibit basil germination and early growth through allelopathy

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.

Topit

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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