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Bronze Fennel

This non-bulbing fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is grown for its for its beautiful foliage, which matures from black to bronze and produces showy flowers. The anise/licorice flavored foliage can be used for cooking or teas, and so can the slightly immature seeds. Easy to grow with low fertility and water requirements.

60 days to leaf. 120 days to seed. Perennial.

Seeds are certified organic.

Size: Packet: 100 seeds (0.22 gram), OG

This non-bulbing fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is grown for its for its beautiful foliage, which matures from black to bronze and produces showy flowers. The anise/licorice flavored foliage can be used for cooking or teas, and so can the slightly immature seeds. Easy to grow with low fertility and water requirements.

60 days to leaf. 120 days to seed. Perennial.
Seeds are certified organic.

Common Name:
Bronze Fennel
Scientific Name:
Foeniculum vulgare
Description:
A culinary leaf fennel with black gray foliage that matures to a beautiful copper bronze.
Plant Lifespan:
Perennial
Cold Hardiness (F):
Zone 9b (25 to 30)
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)
Seed In:
Early Spring (Mar 21 - Apr 20), Mid Spring (Apr 21 - May 20), Late Spring (May 21 - Jun 20), Early Summer (Jun 21 - Jul 20), Mid Summer (Jul 21 - Aug 20), Late Summer (Aug 21 - Sep 21), Early Fall (Sep 22 - Oct 21), Mid Fall (Oct 22 - Nov 21), and Late Fall (Nov 22 - Dec 20)
Seeding Depth:
1/8 in.
Days to Sprout:
5-10
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):
65-70
Plant Spacing:
18-24 in.
Plant Height:
4 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:
60

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