Fennel Seeds

Fennel has an edible fern like top with a mild licorice like taste. The mild taste makes it a great garnish for a variety of dishes. The bulb at the plants base is used in salads or may be steamed, braised or baked.

How to Grow Fennel

• Latin Name: Foeniculum vulgare
• Annual
• Days to Maturity: 60- 90
• Hardiness Zone: 2- 10
• Soil: Ph 6.3 to 8.3, warm, moist
• Temperature: Cooler
• Light Preference: Full sun
• Planting:
• Depth: 1/4"
• Plant Space: 12"
• Row Spacing: 18"
• Pests/disease: Aphids, Leaf blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew and rust
• Seed Count:
• 1 oz- Approximately 34,000 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 136,000 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 544,000 Seeds

Sow outdoors in early spring following the last frost. The plants will need approximately 1 inch of water per week while in the growing season. Make sure to keep the weeds out. Fennel is a short lived plant but is great at reseeding. The seed heads turn brown when they are ready for harvesting. Fennel stalks should be harvested approximately 5 to 7 months after planting. Once the stalks have been removed the bulb can be cleaned and stored as well.