- USDA hardiness zones:
- -
- Days to maturity:
- 0 - 0
Italian variety. Plants produce good-sized bulbs with half-hollow stems. Best as fall crop. Also known as 'White Perfection'.
A member of the carrot family, Fennel does not appreciate transplanting so sow seeds directly into the ground in the fall or in spring after the last frost. Seeds are sown 1/4 inch (6 mm) deep in well drained soil. Space to 8 to 12 inches (20 - 30 cm) in rows 18 to 24 inches (45 - 60 cm) apart. Leaves may be harvested continually. Seeds are harvested from flower heads after they turn brown, and bulbs should be allowed to reach the size of a tennis ball before harvesting. Harvest bulbs as needed, leaving others to continue to grow and get larger. These perennial plants will over winter and are not affected by frost.
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