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Foeniculum vulgare (65 days) Open-pollinated. Slow grower with very thin stems valued for its striking feathery bronze foliage. Delicious and decorative.
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Foeniculum vulgare (90 days) F-1 hybrid. A sweet and mild bulb fennel that resists bolting. The delicate flavor will win over even fennel skeptics.
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Foeniculum vulgare (72 days) Open-pollinated. Nearly as bolt proof as those pricey hybrids seven times the cost and 5-7 days longer-standing than Zefa Fino, with much thicker bulbs.
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Foeniculum vulgare (65 days) Open-pollinated. This non-bulbing fennel puts all its energy into making seeds, which are used medicinally and in cooking.
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Fennel
- 150-200 seeds/g.
- Days to maturity are from seedling emergence.
Perennial grown as an annual with a licoricey taste. Tender stalks and leaves are good for relishes, salads and garden munchies; leaves and seeds excellent with fish. May also be grilled, sauteéd or steamed.
Seeds used in sweets, baked goods & beverages. Aids digestion while reducing flatulence. Can soothe bronchial coughs.
Culture: Start indoors in early spring, transplant May-June. For fall bulbs, start late spring. Minimum germination temperature 40°, optimal range 60-70°. Hardy to under 20°. Adequate spacing to 8-12" apart is critical. Fennel prefers rich well-drained slightly limey soil. Maintain consistent soil moisture for best bulbs.