Fennel officinale Biennial Seeds Foeniculum vulgare

Fennel officinale Biennial Seeds

Fennel vulgare var. dulce – 50 seeds per pack • Certified

Fennel Officinale (Foeniculum vulgare) is a biennial herb known for its feathery foliage, yellow flowers, and aromatic seeds. It’s a versatile plant, used both culinarily and medicinally, with a distinct anise flavor. The seeds are commonly used as a spice, in teas, and for flavoring various dishes.

Key Features Foeniculum vulgare

• Biennial Plant: Typically grown as a biennial, meaning it completes its life cycle in two years, but can sometimes behave as a perennial.
• Height: Can reach impressive heights, up to 2.5 meters.
• Foliage: Features feathery, finely divided, aromatic green leaves.
• Flowers: Produces umbels of small, golden-yellow flowers attractive to pollinators.
• Seeds: The seeds are aromatic, gray-brown, and have a long history of culinary and medicinal use.
• Flavor: Aromatic, with a sweet anise-like flavor.

Culinary Uses

• Seeds: Used as a spice in breads, biscuits, Italian sausages, and various dishes.
• Leaves: Used fresh or dried in salads, sauces, and as a garnish.
• Bulb (Florence Fennel): The bulbous base of some fennel varieties can be eaten raw or cooked.
• Tea: Fennel seeds are used to make a digestive tea.

Growing Information

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun.
• Soil: Requires well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil.
• Companion Planting: Avoid planting near coriander, beans, kohlrabi, tomatoes, or dill.
• Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and weekly during summer unless it rains.
• Harvest: Seeds can be harvested once they have fully matured and dried on the plant.