Fennel 'Spice Fennel' – Foeniculum vulgare

'Spiced Fennel' is a Mediterranean annual or biennial medicinal and spice plant with a light anise flavor. Unlike bulb fennel, 'Spiced Fennel' does not form a bulb, so only the young shoots and seeds are used. Starting in July, its yellow flowers appear, attracting numerous insects. It is not only versatile in the kitchen, but its delicate blossoms also create attractive contrasts in flowerbeds.

Our high-quality organic herb seeds are grown according to the strictest organic standards for a sustainable and healthy harvest.

Details:

Sowing indoors/greenhouse: March to April
Planting outdoors: mid-March to May
Germination time: 7-14 days at 15-20°C
Sowing depth: 0.5 cm

Height: approx. 120 - 200 cm
Planting distance: 30 x 25 cm
Harvest time: August to September

Soil: loose, humus-rich, permeable
Fertilization: Organic fertilizer
Location: Sun
Water consumption: high, regular

Growing tips:

'Fennel' develops quite slowly, so it may be advisable to start it early in March. Overall, it requires relatively little care, but it must not be allowed to dry out. Ensure consistent watering.

The fresh leaves can be harvested and processed at any time. The flowers are ready to be harvested when they begin to open.

The seeds don't fully ripen until the second year and should be harvested in October and November, as they will otherwise fall off with the first frost. The dried seeds are best stored in a clean screw-top jar.

In winter, the above-ground shoots die back. In spring, any remaining, dried-out shoots should be removed to allow vigorous new growth. Applying organic fertilizer in early summer promotes healthy growth.

Mixed culture:

Good neighbors: chicory, peas, cucumbers, lettuce, ointment

Bad neighbors: Dill, beans, caraway, tomatoes

Use:

Fennel leaves can be chopped and used in quark, meat, vegetable, and fish dishes. The seeds are ideal for seasoning soups, meat, fish, pastries, or bread.

The tea made from the seeds has a sweet, anise-like taste and is said to help with coughs and stomach aches and relieve cramps and inflammation.

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Bag contents:

Contents: approx. 500 grains
Store in a cool, dry place.