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Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare

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Fennel is a member of the Foeniculum family. Its botanical name is Foeniculum vulgare. The scientific name epithet vulgare means 'common'.It is a herb that typically grows as a perennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of three years or more. Fennel is known for its forb-like habit and growing to a height of approximately 1.80 metres (5.85 feet). Popular varieties of Fennel with home gardeners are Bronze, Bronze fennel, di Firenze, Perfection, and Florence.

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How to grow Fennel

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Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Zone 4 to 9 are typically the USDA Hardiness Zones that are appropriate for this plant (although this can vary based on your microclimate). Fennel needs a soil ph of 6.1 to 7.8 (weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil). Fennel is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Fennel from seed

Transplanting Fennel

Harvesting Fennel

Harvesting Fennel Seeds : Harvest only when the seeds are completely mature (late Autumn / Fall) Dry out by spreading the seeds in a thin layer over a screen in a cool dark place. Make sure the area is well ventilated and check often to turn the fennel seeds over to make sure all sides dry completely. After drying, store in an airtight container until use.

Companion plants for Fennel

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Fennel so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Fennel

These plants will not grow well with Fennel so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Fennel hates Dill

Fennel and dill can cross pollinate.

Common Fennel problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Fennel plants:

Other names for Fennel

Sweet fennel, Bronze fennel

Foeniculum vulgare Mill.

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Fennel care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Fennel exhibits. Perennial Difficulty How easy is Fennel to grow? Help build our wiki!
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Fennel exhibits. Perennial Growth Habit What shape or habit does Fennel grow into? Forb
Hardiness How frost hardy is Fennel? Hardy Country of Origin Where did Fennel come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Fennel grow? 1.80 metres / 5.85 feet Mature Spread How wide does Fennel grow? 60.0 cm / 1.95 feet
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Fennel grow best in? Zone 4 to Zone 9 pH Range The level of acidity for Fennel. 6.1 - 7.8
Water Requirements How much water does Fennel require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Fennel need? Medium
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Fennel in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does Fennel need to grow? Full Sun
Can Sow Direct? Can Fennel be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant Fennel? 0.64 cm / 0.25 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Fennel? 2.5 cm / 0.98 inches Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Fennel? Help build our wiki!
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Fennel need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Fennel in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Fennel seedlings. 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Fennel seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Fennel bloom? Help build our wiki! Harvest Time When is Fennel ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune Fennel? Help build our wiki!

How long does Fennel take to grow?

These estimates for how long Fennel takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Fennel to germinate? 10 days Average 10 days | Min 5 days | Max 22 days (29)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Fennel? + 46 days Average 46 days | Min 25 days | Max 68 days (7)
Days to Maturity How long until Fennel is ready for harvest / bloom? + 277 days Average 277 days | Min 154 days | Max 1331 days (7)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Fennel? = 333 days

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