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How to Grow Arterner

Carum carvi

Your complete guide to growing Arterner.

☀SunFull sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
💧WaterModerate
📅Harvest400 days
🗺Zones4–9
📏Height12-24 inches
Arterner📷 Wikimedia Commons

When to Plant Arterner

Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.

ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
Zone 3 April – May — July – October
Zone 4 March – April — July – October
Zone 5 March – April — June – October
Zone 6 March – April — June – November
Zone 7 February – March — June – November
Zone 8 February – March — May – December
Zone 9 January – February — April – December
Zone 10 January — April – December

Companion Plants for Arterner

✓ Good companions

Asparagus

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

Carrots

Basil improves soil health and repels carrot flies without root competition

Lettuce

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

Marigolds

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

Oregano

Both herbs have similar growing requirements and repel common garden pests

Parsley

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

Peppers

Basil deters aphids and spider mites that commonly affect peppers

Tomatoes

Basil repels tomato hornworms and aphids, may improve tomato flavor

✗ Keep away from

Rue

Allelopathic properties inhibit basil growth and development

Sage

Competes for similar nutrients and may stunt basil growth

Thyme

Can inhibit basil germination and early growth through allelopathy

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)

23.0kcal
3.15gProtein
1.60gFiber
18.00mgVitamin C
3.17mgIron
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