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Fennel Seeds

Name: Fennel Seeds
Brand: Hasty Roots
Price: 2.99 USD
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Fennel Seeds

25 Seeds

Fennel, with its delicate fronds and licorice-like flavor, is a versatile herb and vegetable used in various culinary applications. The bulb, stalks, and fronds of the fennel plant are all edible and offer different textures and flavors. The bulb can be eaten raw in salads, roasted, grilled, or sautéed to bring out its natural sweetness. The stalks are often used as a flavorful addition to stocks, soups, and stews, while the feathery fronds make a beautiful and aromatic garnish. Fennel seeds, with their warm, slightly sweet taste, are used as a spice in cooking and baking, as well as in herbal teas and digestive remedies.

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Moderate Care
Small Space Friendly
Container Friendly

Growing Fennel Seeds

Germination Rate
7 to 14 days
Sun
Full Sun (6+ hours per day)
Plant Size
12 to 36 inches
Water Needs
Keep soil evenly moist
Seed Depth
1/4 inch light cover
Container Size
Medium Pot (8–12 inch)
Expect To Harvest
60-90 days
Zones
4-10
Plant Spacing
12 inches
Companion Plants
Dill, sage, lettuce, cucumbers and peas
Pest
Aphids, thrips, aterpillars and cabbage moth larva
Culinary Uses
Fennel, with its licorice-like flavor and aromatic great for making sausage.
Growing Season
Spring and Fall
Start Planting Indoors
4 to 6 weeks before the last frost
Start Planting Outdoors
2 to 5 weeks before the last frost

Growing Instructions

Starting your seeds

You can start fennel seeds indoors using a heat mat to encourage germination. Once the seedlings sprout and grow a few sets of leaves, move them outdoors. Keep the soil moist and provide 6–8 hours of sunlight daily. When direct sowing fennel seeds, plant them about 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil, spacing them 12 inches apart. Fennel typically germinates in 7 to 14 days, so keep an eye out for those tiny sprouts!

Harvesting your seeds

To harvest fennel cut the plant at the base once the bulb has reached a desirable size, typically around 3 inches in diameter. Use a sharp knife or shears to cut the bulb, leaving a portion of the stem attached for easy handling. Additionally, fennel fronds can be harvested for culinary use by snipping them from the plant. Frequent harvesting of the fronds promotes continuous growth. To enjoy the best flavor and texture, harvest fennel bulbs while they are still firm and tightly packed.