Outsidepride 1/4 lb. Fennel Herb Seeds (Foeniculum Vulgare) - Non-GMO Annual Garden Seeds for Planting - Perfect for Herb Gardens, Culinary Use & Landscaping

All parts of Fennel herb plants are aromatic, imparting a sweet anise, or licorice, scent and flavor Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare Florence) All parts of this herb are aromatic and delicious! The bulb, foliage, and herb seeds of the Fennel plant are widely used in many of the culinary traditions of the world. Sweet Fennel is widely cultivated, both in its native range and elsewhere, for its edible, strongly-flavored leaves and Fennel seeds. The flavor is similar to that of anise, though usually not so strong and more aromatic and sweeter. Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare Florence) All parts of this herb are aromatic and delicious! The bulb, foliage, and herb seeds of the Fennel plant are widely used in many of the culinary traditions of the world. Sweet Fennel is widely cultivated, both in its native range and elsewhere, for its edible, strongly-flavored leaves and Fennel seeds. The flavor is similar to that of anise, though usually not so strong and more aromatic and sweeter. Growing Fennel Harvest can take place usually 100 days after sowing the Fennel seeds. Bulbs can be pulled and eaten as a vegetable or Florence Fennel seed can be collected as the umbels dry and turn brown in color. Cover the seed head with cloth or a bag, cut the stems and catch the herb seeds that are disturbed in the cloth or bag. The Fennel seeds pop out easily. Grow in rich, light soil in a warm location and provide ample water so that the bulbs will form properly. Sow the herb seeds directly in the garden as soon as ground can be worked. Approximate Seeds Per Ounce: 4,000 Planting Guidelines Temperature: 50 - 70F Average Germ Time: 12 - 18 days Light Required: No Depth: 1/4 inch Sowing Rate: 2 - 4 inches between seeds Moisture: Keep moist until germination Plant Spacing: Rows 24 inches apart; thin seedlings 8 - 12 inches Herb Specifications Season Annual USDA Zones 3 - 9 Height 24 - 60 inches Bloom Season Summer Environment Full Sun

Foeniculum vulgar, or known as Fennel, is a common annual herb that is widely used. The bulb, foliage and seeds are all used in cooking. This variety, Florence, has strongly flavored leaves that taste similar to Anise or Licorice but sweeter.

Fennel is an annual herb growing 60 inches tall and 24 inches wide across the country in USDA zones 3 - 9.

This herb needs adequate water to help the bulbs form. Start Fennel directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed.

Sow 1 seed every 2 - 4 inches to begin growing fennel. Press the seed into the soil, cover with ¼ inch of soil and keep it moist. With a temperature of 50 - 70F, germination is usually in 18 days.

Fennel prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Measure rows of seed 24 inches apart and thin seedlings to 8 - 12 inches apart when they are 2 inches in height.