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Fennel Sweet Florence
An old traditional variety of Fennel which is best used for later summer sowings when bolting is not normally a problem. Tall stems and feathery foliage, this fennel is grown for its swollen bulb . With a mild aniseed flavour  and a texture similar to celery, both the bulb and leaves can be used.
 
When to Sow: Apr - Jul
 
HOW TO SOW FLORENCE FENNEL :
Sow Direct  - in a prepared seed bed very thinly in stations sowing a few seeds every 25cm. cover with   2cm of soil. Thin the seedlings to a single seedling maintaining 25cm spacing as soon as they are large enough to handle. Do not like root disturbance so thinnigs will need to go on the compost heap.  
 
  • Classification: Hardy Annual
  • Germination Time: 1 week
  • Flowering Time:Sep- Oct
 
  • Site: Full Sun/ Partial Sun
  • Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
  • Soil Acidity: All Types
  • Moisture: Well drained
  • Care: Keep well watered  - prone to bolting iftoo dry. Gradually build up the earth around the swollen stems to preserve the white colour and sweet flavour.
  • Use: Edible Harvest: Leaves can be harvested from July onwards and bulb from Sep onwards. Eat as soon as possible after picking as flavour is lost with age.
 
  • Days to Maturity:  140 Days
  • Feed:Manure
  • Plant Spacing:  25cm

Fennel Sweet Florece

£2.15Price

  • 313 Seeds per packet Approx

    Please note that the majority of our seeds are packed by volume so the number of seeds indicated is an approximation.

    We make every effort to provide British seeds where possible, but in some cases our British Growers are unable to grow in sufficient quantities to meet our demand or the seeds are subject to Plant breeders' rights which means it is only possible for us to buy these seeds from certain non UK sources.  

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