Florence fennel 'Orion'

Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum

How to grow Florence fennel 'Orion'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Orion is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will grow or become dormant during the winter. Orion needs a soil ph of 6.1 to 7.8 (weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Orion from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) between Florence fennel plants.

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