Fennel Florence – Growing Instructions
- Sow in mid spring to late summer in shallow drills 45cm apart.
- As the seedlings become large enough to handle thin them to 20cm between each plant.
- It is best to sow Florence fennel seeds successively in small quantities.
- Keep the plants well watered.
- When the bulbs begin to swell to about 5cm in diameter, earth them up.
- Cut and use Florence fennel about 3 weeks after earthing up.