Fennel 'di Firenze'

Foeniculum vulgare

How to grow Fennel 'di Firenze'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

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. 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). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 7°C / 45°F to ensure good germination.

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

Other Names for Fennel 'di Firenze'

fennel