Seed Fennel – envelope

Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum L.
Seed fennel

This variety of fennel is seed fennel, the plant has no special leaf growth, but uses all the energy to set seeds, which thus get a strong taste of fennel and licorice. The seed is used as a spice, for winter teas or in dressings and hot dishes. Is partially self-seeding and you can scatter the seeds by hand in the autumn. The plants grow well, as part of a flower bed or between the rows of cabbages.

Sowing for planting: mid. January- mid-July
Planting outside: March- mid-August
Harvest: June- November
Growing situation: autumn
Planting distance between rows: 40 cm
Planting distance in the row: 30 cm
Sowing depth: 1.5 – 2 cm
Optimal soil temperature: 20 °C