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Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum

Also known as: finocchio, Florence fennel

Bulb-forming vegetable with anise flavor. Fronds, bulb, and seeds are all edible. Best grown as fall crop in most climates.

Fennel

Growing Requirements

SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing8–12″
Row Spacing18–24″
Planting Depth0.25–0.5″
Height18–36″
Spread12–18″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly

Planting Schedule

Start Indoors

4–6 weeks before last frost

Transplant Outdoors

-1–9 weeks after last frost

Fall Sow

10–12 weeks before first frost

Germination

7–14 days

Days to Harvest

60–90 days

Zone Suitability

USDA Hardiness Zones

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Zones 410

Cannot overwinter outdoors

Bolts in heat and long days. Fall planting recommended. Hill soil around bulb to blanch.

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