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Fennel is a striking, aromatic herb grown for its feathery leaves, sweet aniseed flavour, and edible bulb or seeds. Perfect for home gardens, community plots, and pollinator-friendly spaces, fennel is a multi-purpose gem.
Categories:
Seeds
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Herb Seeds
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Organic Seeds
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Vegetable Seeds
Brand:
Urban Harvest Co
SKU: FENNEL
Seed Information
- Plant Type Herb / Vegatable
- Organic Yes
- Growing Difficulty Moderate
- Germination Time 7-14 Days
- Harvest Time 80-100 Days (Bulbs) 50+ (Leaves)
- Best Season To Grow Spring, Mid Summer
- SunLight Needs Full Sun
- Water Requirements Medium
- Height Of Maturity 60-120 CM
- None GMO Yes
- UK Native No (Mediterranean origin)
🌱 Fennel (Organic)
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🌿 Growing & Care Guide
Fennel is a striking, aromatic herb grown for its feathery leaves, sweet aniseed flavour, and edible bulb or seeds (depending on the variety). A standout in both garden beds and kitchen dishes, fennel is ideal for home growers, school gardens, and pollinator-friendly spaces.
🌿 Quick Facts
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Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare
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Type: Hardy perennial (grown as an annual for bulbs)
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Sunlight: Full sun
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Height: 3–5 feet (90–150 cm)
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Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
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Germination Time: 7–14 days
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Harvest Time: 60–90 days for bulbs, 90–110 for seeds
🌞 How to Grow
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Direct Sow Outdoors: Fennel dislikes transplanting — sow where it will grow.
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Timing: Sow in spring after the last frost, or in late summer for an autumn crop.
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Sow ½ inch deep in fertile, well-drained soil.
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Thin Seedlings to allow space for bulbs to swell.
💧 Care Tips
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Watering: Keep soil moist, especially while bulbs are forming.
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Feeding: Enrich soil with compost before sowing.
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Mulching: Helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.
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Avoid Root Disturbance: Fennel does best when left undisturbed.
🌼 Growing Sustainably
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Pollinator Friendly: Umbel flowers attract bees, hoverflies, and lacewings.
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Multi-Purpose: Every part of the plant — fronds, bulbs, and seeds — is usable.
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Low Waste: Ideal for zero-waste gardening.
✂️ Harvesting
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Bulbs: Harvest when they’re firm and tennis ball–sized, before flowering.
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Leaves: Snip as needed for salads and garnishes.
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Seeds: Allow flower heads to dry on the plant, then collect and store in jars.
Tip: Mound soil around the base (like leeks) to blanch the bulbs for a sweeter taste.
❄️ Overwintering
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Hardy in mild regions; in colder climates, treat as annual or mulch heavily.
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Allow some plants to flower and self-seed for natural regrowth.
🌿 Elegant Growth, Full-Plant Flavour
At Urban Harvests Co, fennel reminds us that every part of a plant has purpose — from root to seed. Grow it for beauty, biodiversity, and deliciously sustainable living. 🌱💚
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