Fennel Seeds - All In One For Home Gardens

Fennel, commonly known as Florence Fennel, is a cool to mild season vegetable and herb plant cultivated for its aromatic foliage and bulb-like stem base. The plant produces upright hollow stems with finely divided, feathery leaves and small yellow flower clusters during maturity. Florence fennel grows best in well-drained fertile soil with full sunlight and moderate temperatures. It is commonly grown in vegetable gardens, herb gardens, and raised beds where the plant develops tender stems and leafy growth during the growing season.

Features

• Aromatic herb and vegetable plant with feathery foliage

• Upright growth with hollow stems and finely divided leaves

• Suitable for herb gardens, vegetable beds, and containers

• Adapted to moderate temperatures and sunny locations

• Produces small yellow flower clusters during maturity

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum

• Common Name (US): Florence Fennel

• Seed Type / Variety: Herb and vegetable seeds

• Growth Habit: Upright annual or short-lived perennial plant

• USDA Zones: 4 to 9

• Planting Season: Early spring or late summer

• Growing Season: Spring and autumn

• Sowing Season:

  • Zones 4 to 6: April to June or July to August

  • Zones 7 to 9: March to May or August to September

• Germination Time and Conditions: 7 to 14 days at 18 to 22 C in moist, well-drained soil

• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil

• Watering Needs: Moderate watering to keep soil evenly moist

• Mature Plant Size: 24 to 48 inches height; 12 to 18 inches spread

• Plant Spacing: 12 to 18 inches between plants