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Fennel - Green Organic
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Fennel - Green Organic

Foeniculum vulgare
A froth of elegantly divided foliage, the foliage and flowers of green fennel cushion large flowers such as hollyhocks in an embrace of contrasting foliage. Fennel has more than cottage garden charm, for it has prodigious edible and medicinal uses, and is an important food source for Swallowtail butterfly larvae.
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Approximate Seeds Per Packet
85
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
4,
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Mature Size
3' h x 1.5-3' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Green fragrant leaves
Features
Scented Leaves
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Attracts Beneficial Insects
Notable
Certified Organic Seed Available
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/8"; soak seeds for 4 days prior to sowing
Sprout Time:
7-30 days
Starting Indoors:
Start indoors in pots in late winter. Keep at 55-65°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow in early spring into cool soil.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Herb and vegetable garden borders and cottage gardens are good homes for fennel. With a reputation as a killjoy in vegetable and herb garden pairings, supposedly suppressing the growth of many other plants, it redeems itself as a boon to the beneficial insect community. Self-sows.
Final Spacing:
1.5'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
About 1" per week
Soil pH:
Adaptable
Fertilizer:
Mix in a few inches of compost prior to planting and topdress with an additional 2" or so every spring thereafter if growing as a perennial. If soil is not rich, apply a granular or liquid feed fertilizer every month throughout the growing season.
Diseases & Pests:
Avoid stem and root rot by placing in a well-drained location. If aphids are troublesome, hose down plants daily until the pest is gone; and insecticidal soap can also be applied. Slugs can be an issue; sprinkle some crushed eggshells, diatomaceous earth, or iron phosphate pellets on the ground surrounding the plants.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Collect seeds before they are dispersed by the plant; foliage can be cut as desired. Dig up bulbs after about 3-4 months, when they have reached 2-3" in diameter.