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Features
Family
Apiaceae
Native
Africa, Asia, and Europe
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
About Fennel
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. 'Romanesco' is a florence type fennel.
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 packet sows up to 17 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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