How To Grow:
280 seeds/gram Sow seed directly outdoors in a sunny site with average soil in mid to late May. Seed can also be started indoors in a soil-less mix 8 weeks before last frost date. Keep temperature at 21 C (70 F) for the 10-14 day germination period, then grow on at a slightly cooler temperature before hardening off and transplanting outside after the danger of frost has passed. Sow seed 3 mm (1/8") deep and 2.5 cm (1") apart then thin to 25-30 cm (10-12") apart in the garden. It is our experience that direct sowing works best with fennel.
Blooming Season Begins: High Summer
Life Cycle: Annual
Propagation: Start Indoors for an Earlier Crop or Sow Direct
Days to Emergence: 10 to 14
Light: Full Sun
Growth Habit: Sturdy
Height: Tall (> 70 cm)
Frost Tolerance: Killed by Frost
Degree of Difficulty: Prior Experience Beneficial
Heritage: Heirloom
Family Name: Apiaceae
Latin: Foeniculum vulgare azoricum
Suggested uses:
Used raw in salads
Beneficial insect plant
Cooked in many chicken dishes
Often braised and served as a side dish on its own
280 seeds/gram Sow seed directly outdoors in a sunny site with average soil in mid to late May. Seed can also be started indoors in a soil-less mix 8 weeks before last frost date. Keep temperature at 21 C (70 F) for the 10-14 day germination period, then grow on at a slightly cooler temperature before hardening off and transplanting outside after the danger of frost has passed. Sow seed 3 mm (1/8") deep and 2.5 cm (1") apart then thin to 25-30 cm (10-12") apart in the garden. It is our experience that direct sowing works best with fennel.
Blooming Season Begins: High Summer
Life Cycle: Annual
Propagation: Start Indoors for an Earlier Crop or Sow Direct
Days to Emergence: 10 to 14
Light: Full Sun
Growth Habit: Sturdy
Height: Tall (> 70 cm)
Frost Tolerance: Killed by Frost
Degree of Difficulty: Prior Experience Beneficial
Heritage: Heirloom
Family Name: Apiaceae
Latin: Foeniculum vulgare azoricum
Suggested uses:
Used raw in salads
Beneficial insect plant
Cooked in many chicken dishes
Often braised and served as a side dish on its own