Herb, Fennel Florence
Fennel, Florence Foeniculum vulgare
Florence fennel or Finocchio. Has dark green leathery leaves, large white bulb are all edible. Pleasant odor, licorice-like flavor. Yellow, umbrella-like flowers. Florence is grown as an Annual in the north and a Perennial in the South.
- Zone – 3-11
- Germination Time – 10-21 Days
- Days to Maturity – 80 Days
- Planting Depth - 1/4”
- Plant Spacing - 7-12”
- Maximum Height – 18-24"
- Spread – 20"
- Bloom Color – Yellow
- Light Requirements – Full Sun
- Soil Requirements – Well-drained, fertile soil
- Approx. 8,500 seed per Oz.
- Fennel Growing Guide
- Companion Planting Guide
CLASSIFICATION: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Non-Gmo, Annual
Open pollinated means this plants flowers are fertilized by bees, moths, birds, bats, and even the wind or rain. The seed that forms produces the same plant the following year.
All heirlooms are open pollinated, but not all open pollinated plants are heirlooms. Only a small fraction of the plant world is considered heirloom. This variety has a history of being passed down within communities and families as early as the 1700's, similar to the generational sharing of items like jewelry or furniture.
- Dill retards growth