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Vertissimo — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Vertissimo
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

60days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z1–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost or in fall for cool-season growing

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Regular, keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with organic matter
Spacing: 6-9 inches
Height: 12-24 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright green
Shape: Delicate, feathery foliage
Flavour: Mild, sweet anise flavor with subtle licorice notes and delicate herbal character.

In the kitchen

Salads, microgreens, garnishing, edible flowers for salad decoration

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites
Diseases: Powdery mildew, root rot in poorly drained soils

Planting calendar by USDA zone

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

Companion planting

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

OreganoRepels many pests with strong aromatic oils

ThymeDeters cabbage worms and other caterpillars

BasilRepels aphids and whiteflies, may improve flavor

ChivesDeters aphids and other soft-bodied insects with sulfur compounds

MarigoldsRepel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps

RosemaryRepels carrot flies, cabbage moths, and bean beetles

Avoid

FennelInhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathy

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that stunts growth of sensitive herbs

RueAllelopathic compounds inhibit germination and growth of nearby plants

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.

Vertissimo

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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