Florence, Fennel Seed

Florence, Fennel Seed

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Florence, Fennel Seed
Florence Fennel Seed

Florence

Fennel Seed

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  • Swollen white stems offer crisp celery-like texture
  • Delicate anise aroma brightens leaves and bulbs
  • Full-sun plants appreciate mild, even growing conditions
  • Serve raw, steamed, roasted, grilled, or with fish

Key Attributes

Botanical Name
Foeniculum vulgare
Days to maturity
80 Days
Sun
Full Sun
Packet
250 Seeds

About Florence, Fennel Seed

Florences's fresh fennel leaves are a favorite on salads, with eggs, fish and sauces! This fennel has a bulbous stem that can be steamed, grilled or served raw, like celery. When cut, this fennel has a delicate anise aroma. Florence thrives in full sun and mild to cool weather.

Growing details

Planting

Sow Depth
1/4"
Days to Germination
7–14 days
In-row plant spacing
12"
Row Spacing
18-24"

Plant profile

Maturity
Summer, Fall
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
24 inches
Growth Habits
Upright

Seed & variety

Seeds Per Ounce
3,900
Color
Green
Seed Type
Open Pollinated
Growing Season
Cool-Season Crop
Categories
Fennel
Additional Characteristics
Cool Season Vegetables
Features

Key Attributes

Botanical Name
Foeniculum vulgare
Days to maturity
80 Days
Sun
Full Sun
Packet
250 Seeds

About Florence, Fennel Seed

Florences's fresh fennel leaves are a favorite on salads, with eggs, fish and sauces! This fennel has a bulbous stem that can be steamed, grilled or served raw, like celery. When cut, this fennel has a delicate anise aroma. Florence thrives in full sun and mild to cool weather.

Growing details

Planting

Sow Depth
1/4"
Days to Germination
7–14 days
In-row plant spacing
12"
Row Spacing
18-24"

Plant profile

Maturity
Summer, Fall
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
24 inches
Growth Habits
Upright

Seed & variety

Seeds Per Ounce
3,900
Color
Green
Seed Type
Open Pollinated
Growing Season
Cool-Season Crop
Categories
Fennel
Additional Characteristics
Cool Season Vegetables
Growing Instructions

Growing Instructions

Before Planting

A successful Fennel planting begins with a full-sun site with light, well-drained soil and good air circulation. Loosen compacted ground and incorporate only modest compost, since overly rich or wet soil can weaken fennel growth and flavor. Prepare a clean, fine seedbed or a freely draining container mix, and avoid fresh manure.

Planting

Fennel may be started indoors 6–10 weeks before the last frost; types that dislike root disturbance are better direct-sown after conditions become suitable. Keep the medium lightly and consistently moist until emergence, never saturated. Space bulb fennel about 12 inches apart and larger herb or seed fennel 18–24 inches apart.

Watering

Fennel prefers moderate to dry conditions once established. Irrigate thoroughly during extended drought, allowing substantial surface drying between applications and preventing water from collecting around the crown.

Fertilizer

Fennel is a light feeder. Apply only a small amount of balanced fertilizer during active growth, since rich feeding produces soft stems and less concentrated fragrance or flavor.

Harvesting

Clip fennel during the cool morning when foliage is dry and aromatic oils are concentrated. Harvest leaves before full bloom, leaving enough healthy growth for the plant to recover.

Tips

Grow extra fennel plants for succession harvests and pinch stems above leaf nodes. Allow a few flowers for pollinators or seed, but remove the rest to preserve leaf quality.

Pests & Diseases

Cercospora and Ramularia leaf spots, powdery mildew, damping-off, and root rot can affect fennel. Avoid saving seed from heavily spotted umbels because some pathogens travel with seed. Rotate carrots, celery, dill, cumin, and fennel together as one disease group, and dry seed heads thoroughly before storage.

Monitor fennel for aphids, mites, whiteflies, leafminers, and slugs. Remove badly infested stems, maintain weed control, and select treatments labeled for edible herbs when intervention is necessary.

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