How to Grow Vertissimo
Anthriscus cerefolium
Your complete guide to growing Vertissimo.
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Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | — | August |
| Zone 2 | April – May | — | August – September |
| 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 |
| Zone 11 | January | — | March – December |
Companion Plants for Vertissimo
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids and whiteflies, may improve flavor
Deters aphids and other soft-bodied insects with sulfur compounds
Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles
Repels many pests with strong aromatic oils
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps
Repels carrot flies, cabbage moths, and bean beetles
Deters cabbage worms and other caterpillars
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that stunts growth of sensitive herbs
Inhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathy
Allelopathic compounds inhibit germination and growth of nearby plants
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
