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fennel Fennel Foeniculum vulgare

How to sow fennel: Direct seed outdoors, or sow indoors and harden off before transplanting outside

Sun requirement for fennel: Plant in Full Sun

Fennel has been planted 9 times by Growstuff members.

Fennel is a flowering plant species with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. It is grown primarily for its bulbous white base and green leaf stalks, which have a mild, fresh licorice flavor. It's base and stalks are delicious roasted, grilled, or eaten fresh.

Do not let fennel go to seed: it can become invasive.

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Predictions

Annual

living and reproducing in a single year or less

Median lifespan

46 weeks

Height

60cm

Spread

60cm

Row Spacing

15cm

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Fennel plantings

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