FENNEL FLORENCE

ANISE

[ Foeniculum Vulgare ]

Season: Annual
Height: 2 - 5 Feet
Bloom Season: Summer
Environment: Full Sun, Moist, but Well Drained
Zones: All Regions of North America

Fennel Florence [ Foeniculum Vulgare ] is native to coastal areas in the Mediterranean region, and widely naturalized in Europe and North America. Florence Fennel produces flowering stems that stand a foot or so taller and support showy flat-topped umbels of little golden flowers. All parts of this herb are aromatic and delicious! The bulb, foliage, and seeds of the fennel plant are widely used in many of the culinary traditions of the world.

Fennel Florence [ Foeniculum Vulgare ] has an elongated root that resembles a carrot. All parts of Fennel are aromatic, imparting a sweet anise, or licorice, scent and flavor. It differs from regular fennel because the stalk forms an edible bulbous base that fades to white. Grow in rich, light soil in a warm location and provide ample water so that the bulbs will form properly. Sow directly in garden as soon as ground can be worked. Place one seed every 3 inches and cover lightly with soil. Thin plants to 9 inches apart when they are 2 inches tall.

The plant attracts bees.

PLANTING

Sow Inside: Before last frost
Sow Outside: Spring/Fall
Seed Depth: 1/8 Inch
Days to Emerge: 10 to 14

FENNEL FLORENCE ANISE Foeniculum Vulgare Seeds