Fennel 'Doux de Florence'
Foeniculum vulgare dulce
S313
With soft feathery leaves that add a subtle anise flavour to simple dishes and seeds that can be used in vinegars and pickles, Florence fennel produces edible bulbs that can be roasted, sauteed or eaten raw. The plant also helps in the war against cabbage white butterfly - the flowers attract a native wasp that is a natural predator of this vegie garden pest.
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Product information
With soft feathery leaves that add a subtle anise flavour to simple dishes and seeds that can be used in vinegars and pickles, Fennel Florence produces edible bulbs that can be roasted, sauteed or eaten raw. The plant also helps in the war against cabbage white butterfly - the flowers attract a native wasp that is a natural predator of this vegie garden pest.
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With soft feathery leaves that add a subtle anise flavour to simple dishes and seeds that can be used in vinegars and pickles, Fennel Florence produces edible bulbs that can be roasted, sauteed or eaten raw. The plant also helps in the war against cabbage white butterfly - the flowers attract a native wasp that is a natural predator of this vegie garden pest.How to grow
Fennel is best planted in cooler months to avoid bolting.
Growing information
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Seed sowing
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Seed count:
180
Sow method:
Sow direct
Germination:
85
Sow distance:
20cm
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Seed sowing times
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Cool:
Sep-Oct
Warm:
Sep-Oct
Hot:
Sep
Sub-tropical:
Aug-Sep
Tropical:
Apr-Aug
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| Growing needs |
Light:
Full Sun
Water:
Regular watering
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Plant characteristics
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Type:
Hardy Biennial
Height:
40cm
Width:
20cm
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