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Finocchio Fennel Seeds

Finocchio Fennel Seeds

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~1.0 g (~120 seeds)
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If you have never tasted fennel, you are missing a treat. Also called Florence fennel, it can be eaten raw, used to flavor soups and pasta, deep-fried, or sautéed and added to gravy served over steaks! Feathery leaves are attractive in the garden and are a fresh garnish to fish, chicken, tomatoes, and sauces. Seed can also be harvested as a spice.

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Variety Info

Family: Apiaceae

Native: Africa, Asia, and Europe

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 4–9; grown as an annual.

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: Foliage from 2'–4' tall; the "bulb", 3"–4" diameter at the base

Variety Info: The crunchy, dense, licorice-flavored "bulb" is comprised of tightly layered, overlapping, swollen stalk ends. The feathery foliage looks similar to dill, but has a delicate, anise flavor. The seeds also taste similar to anise or licorice.

Attributes: Frost Tolerant

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: "For "bulb": Midsummer for fall harvest is optimal; ideal soil temperature is 60°–75°F. In cool summer areas (under 75°F): 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost. Mild Climates: Sow in fall for cool season harvest. For foliage only: Every 3 weeks after average last frost until midsummer.

When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before average last frost (recommended for spring "bulb" production). Use biodegradable pots for transplant.

Days to Emerge: 7–14 days

Seed Depth: ¼"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 10"

Row Spacing: 10"

Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 10"

Growing Info

Harvesting: BULBOUS STEM BASE: Harvest any time after the base begins to fatten, and before plant begins to bolt. Cut just below the soil surface. LEAVES: Can be clipped for fresh use almost any time after plant becomes established. SEEDS: Harvest seeds when they turn from yellow green to grey green. If allowed to turn brown, they may fall to the ground before you can harvest them.

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  • Miranda V.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Apr 13, 2025
    5 Stars

    This herb grew very well for me. I started the seeds in a seed starter container until I transplanted them into the ground. They're hardy plants.

  • Liz G.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 19, 2024
    5 Stars

    Great experience

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Sammy R.
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Oct 15, 2024
    4 Stars

    It's good experience here!

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
  • JAMIE
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    May 9, 2022
    5 Stars

    I sprinkle the seeds here & there in the fall of my deep south zone 8 garden. It's now late July and stalks are 1-2 feet high. I like that it was just that easy.

  • Laura
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    May 9, 2022
    5 Stars

    I almost exclusively buy my seeds from Botanical interest because The seeds are alway viable and the plants produce well in my raised bed garden.