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Directly sow Fennel seeds into your garden as early in the season as the ground can be worked. Sow seeds early in the season and cover with 1/4" of soil. Space seedlings or thin plants to 10-12" apart, in rows 18-24 inches apart. Start a new planting in mid summer to harvest in the Autumn.
- Where does fennel grow in vegetable garden?
- How fast does Florence fennel grow?
- Does fennel come back every year?
- Why is fennel a bad companion plant?
- Are there two types of fennel?
- What can be planted with fennel?
- Why did my fennel not form a bulb?
- Is Florence fennel a perennial?
- Can you grow Florence fennel in containers?
- What insects does fennel attract?
- Should you cut back fennel?
- Does fennel have deep roots?
Where does fennel grow in vegetable garden?
Fennel is a sun-loving plant, so plant it where it will receive at least 6 hours of direct sun. Plant fennel after the last spring frost. This plant can tolerate light frosts, but needs protection when young.
How fast does Florence fennel grow?
Harvesting fennel bulbs
Your Florence fennel bulbs will be ready to harvest in about 14 weeks. Cut the bulb above the soil, but leave the root in the ground. This may re-sprout and produce a second harvest of smaller, tender shoots.
Does fennel come back every year?
Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare, is a short-lived perennial with some types hardy in zones 4-9 but is often grown as an annual in cooler climates. Native to southern Europe along the Mediterranean Sea, this plant in the carrot family (Apiaceae) has sweetly aromatic foliage and flavor similar to anise.
Why is fennel a bad companion plant?
Fennel – Not a companion for any garden food plant, fennel will actually inhibit growth in bush beans, kohlrabi, tomatoes, and others. Plant it, but keep it out of the veggie garden. Fennel attracts hoverflies, ladybird beetles, parasitic wasps, and tachinid flies, so it's a kind of beneficial insect magnet.
Are there two types of fennel?
There are two types of fennel. One is treated as an herb (herb fennel – Foeniculum vulgare) and one that is treated like a bulb type vegetable (Florence fennel or Finocchio – Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce). The herb type grows 3-5 feet tall with fine textured foliage resembling dill.
What can be planted with fennel?
Fennel Doesn't Have Friends: A Guide to Companion Planting
| Tilly's Nest Guide to Companion Planting © | ||
|---|---|---|
| Plant | Best Friends | Foes |
| Beets | Bush Beans, Onion, Lettuces, Cabbage, Broccoli | Pole Beans |
| Bell Peppers | Tomatoes, Basil, Carrots, Parsley | Fennel |
| Broccoli | Mint, Rosemary, Sage | Tomatoes, Eggplant, Peppers, Beans, Strawberries |
Why did my fennel not form a bulb?
So, the most likely reason for no bulb on fennel is that you have planted the wrong type. You can still use the lower stalks, the leaves and seeds, which will have a somewhat mellower but still delightful flavor than the bulb. Another reason for fennel with no bulb is planting too late.
Is Florence fennel a perennial?
There are two types of fennel. Florence fennel is an annual, which is grown for its bulbous white stalks. Sweet fennel is a perennial in mild climates (to zone 6) and is grown for its feathery foliage and for its seeds, which are actually fruits.
Can you grow Florence fennel in containers?
To be sure of adequate moisture it is likely you'll need to thoroughly water the ground before re-sowing with fennel. ... Bulb fennel can also be grown in containers of multipurpose compost.
What insects does fennel attract?
Besides social wasps and hoverflies fennel attracted honey bees, wild bees and bumble bees, beetles, various groups of wasps and flies. Most of those are beneficial pollinators (Rader et al.
Should you cut back fennel?
Herb fennel
Fennel is a hardy perennial herb, which will die back to ground level in winter. When this happens, tidy up the plants by cutting back flower stems and removing dead and dying foliage.
Does fennel have deep roots?
As fennel has a deep root system, it doesn't transplant well. Keep the soil moist and don't let it go completely dry. The seeds will germinate in 8-14 days.
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