At a Glance
- Variety:Fennel
Delicious chopped raw in salads or braised.
Texture similar to celery and a taste of aniseed.
Attractive ferny foliage is also edible.
Sowing Time
April – July
Sowing Outdoors
Sow seeds thinly in a pre-watered shallow row, lightly covering with a little soil. Keep soil moist, as dry conditions impair germination. Allow 30cm (12in) between rows.
Thinning
Thin seedlings to about 20cm (8in) apart when large enough to handle. Ensure remaining seedlings are still firm in the soil.
Aftercare
Water plants generously in dry weather.
Harvest
August – September
