Herb – Fennel Florence

Herb Fennel Florence

Herb Fennel Florence. Florence fennel is grown primarily for its fleshy bulb, which has a delicious aniseed flavour, although the leaves can be utilised.  We believe this to be the best variety only growing 2-3 ft tall, which makes it an ideal candidate for smaller gardens.  The Bulb can be steamed or boiled and served with a creamy sauce or used raw in salads.  This is not the same as Common Fennel grown purely for its leaves.

Cultivation Advice Herb Fennel Florence

• Sow in mid spring to late summer in shallow drills 18 inches apart.
• As the seedlings become large enough to handle thin them to 8 inches 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 2 inches in diameter, earth them up.
• Cut and use Florence fennel about 3 weeks after earthing up.