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Fennel 'Orion'

Foeniculum vulgare

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Orion is a variety of Fennel which is a member of the Foeniculum family. Its botanical name is Foeniculum vulgare 'Orion'. It is a Herb and is treated mainly as a Perennial, This means that it grows best over a period of time (3 years and greater). Orion 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 'Orion'

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Position in a full sun location and remember to water moderately. Orion is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 4 - 9 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Orion needs a soil ph of 6.1 to 7.8 (weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Orion 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 Orion

Orion is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Orion

Fennel 'Orion' information

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

How long does Orion take to grow?

These estimates for how long Fennel 'Orion' 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 Orion to germinate? 5 days Average 5 days | Min 5 days | Max 5 days (1)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Orion? + 51 days Average 51 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Orion 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 Orion? = 146 days

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How to grow Fennel 'Orion'

Growing Orion from seed

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Harvesting Orion

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How to grow Fennel 'Orion'

Growing Orion from seed

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Harvesting Orion

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