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Fennel 'di Firenze'

Foeniculum vulgare

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di Firenze is part of the Foeniculum genus and is a Fennel variety. Its scientific name is Foeniculum vulgare 'di Firenze'. A type of Herb, it mainly grows as a Perennial plant - which means it typically grows best over a long period (from 3 years+). di Firenze is known for its Forb habit and growing to a height of approximately 1.80 metres (5.85 feet).

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How to grow Fennel 'di Firenze'

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di Firenze likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that di Firenze is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with di Firenze are Zone 4 and Zone 9. di Firenze tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing di Firenze from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.25 inches (0.64 cm).

Transplanting di Firenze

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as di Firenze is a hardy plant.

Harvesting di Firenze

Fennel 'di Firenze' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that di Firenze exhibits. Perennial Category The category for the di Firenze plant. Herb
Hardiness Is di Firenze frost hardy? Hardy
Mature Height How tall does di Firenze grow? 1.80 metres / 5.85 feet Mature Spread How wide does di Firenze grow? 60.0 cm / 1.95 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does di Firenze grow best in? Zone 4 - Zone 9 pH Range The level of acidity for di Firenze. 6.1 - 7.8
Sun How much sunlight does di Firenze need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does di Firenze require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does di Firenze need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does di Firenze need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow di Firenze in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Sowing Depth How deep to plant di Firenze? 0.64 cm / 0.25 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow di Firenze 2.5 cm / 0.98 inches

How long does di Firenze take to grow?

These estimates for how long Fennel 'di Firenze' 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 di Firenze to germinate? 14 days Average 14 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out di Firenze? + 51 days Average 51 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until di Firenze is ready for harvest / bloom? + 90 days Average 90 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow di Firenze? = 155 days

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