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Features
Family
Apiaceae
Native
Africa, Asia, and Europe
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
About Finocchio Fennel Seeds
Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum
The crunchy, dense, licorice-flavored "bulb" is comprised of tightly layered, overlapping, swollen stalk ends. The feathery foliage looks similar to dill, but has a delicate, anise flavor. The seeds also taste similar to anise or licorice.
Planting Fennel
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 10"
Hardiness Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packe t sows up to 33 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 10" |
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 10" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 10" |
| Germination | 7–14 days |
| Start Indoors | 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost (recommended for spring "bulb" production). Use biodegradable pots for transplant. |
| Direct Sow | "For "bulb": Midsummer for fall harvest is optimal; ideal soil temperature is 60°–75°F. In cool summer areas (under 75°F): 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost. Mild Climates: Sow in fall for cool season harvest. For foliage only: Every 3 weeks after average last frost until midsummer. |
| Growing & Harvesting | BULBOUS STEM BASE: Harvest any time after the base begins to fatten, and before plant begins to bolt. Cut just below the soil surface. LEAVES: Can be clipped for fresh use almost any time after plant becomes established. SEEDS: Harvest seeds when they turn from yellow green to grey green. If allowed to turn brown, they may fall to the ground before you can harvest them. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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6 reviews
- Edward M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/1/26Fennel
Planted them indoors 100% of seed have sprouted. Makes me happy
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/10/26Hey Edward,
We love to hear your Finocchio Fennel Seeds had 100% germination indoors! That's absolutely fantastic - perfect germination rates like that really do make any gardener happy. There's nothing quite like seeing every single seed you plant come to life! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this wonderful success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Miranda V.Rated 5 out of 5 stars4/13/255 Stars
This herb grew very well for me. I started the seeds in a seed starter container until I transplanted them into the ground. They're hardy plants.
- Liz G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/19/245 Stars
Great experience
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Sammy R.Rated 4 out of 5 stars10/15/244 Stars
It's good experience here!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - JAMIEVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/9/225 Stars
I sprinkle the seeds here & there in the fall of my deep south zone 8 garden. It's now late July and stalks are 1-2 feet high. I like that it was just that easy.