Highly regarded early bulb fennel for spring and early summer sowing with good bolt resistance. Big, very white, spherical bulbs with little fibre and excellent taste. Compact plant with sturdy green foliage. Responds well to mulch and fertile, well drained soils.
Maturity 80 days from direct sow.
7135
Foeniculum vulgare
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | DISTANCE APART TO PLANT SEEDLINGS | PREFERRED GROWING PERIOD | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | PREFERRED GROWING METHOD | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-18 | 9-20 |
20cm
|
Cooler Temps | 1.2.3 | 300 |
Direct Sow
|
European Cuisine
|
KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
