Florence Fennel
250 Seeds
(Foeniculum vulgare) Known in Italy as “finocchio.” Feathery, fern-like leaves are subtended by thick stalks that alternate to form a bulb at the base of the plant. Stems have a sweet, celery-like flavor and can be eaten raw, steamed, braised, or roasted. Licorice-flavored leaves can also be used fresh or dried to flavor food or tea. 65-100 days. Approx. 250 seeds per packet.
CULTURE: Direct seed outdoors in mid-spring to early-summer. Sow seeds 1/4" deep, 1" apart in rows 18" apart. After germination has occurred, thin to one plant every 6". Keep plants well-watered in order to ensure good yield and flavor.
(Foeniculum vulgare) Known in Italy as “finocchio.” Feathery, fern-like leaves are subtended by thick stalks that alternate to form a bulb at the base of the plant. Stems have a sweet, celery-like flavor and can be eaten raw, steamed, braised, or roasted. Licorice-flavored leaves can also be used fresh or dried to flavor food or tea. 65-100 days. Approx. 250 seeds per packet.
CULTURE: Direct seed outdoors in mid-spring to early-summer. Sow seeds 1/4" deep, 1" apart in rows 18" apart. After germination has occurred, thin to one plant every 6". Keep plants well-watered in order to ensure good yield and flavor.
