No Bulbs On Fennel Getting Fennel To Produce Bulbs

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.

Can you grow fennel from a cutting?
Can you substitute fennel seeds for fennel bulb?
How long does it take to grow a fennel bulb?
How do I know when my fennel is ready to harvest?
Why did my fennel not form a bulb?
Are there two types of fennel?
What is a substitute for fennel bulb?
What can I use if I don't have fennel?
Can I use cumin instead of fennel?
Does fennel come back every year?
Where does fennel grow best?
Do butterflies like fennel?

Can you grow fennel from a cutting?

When you cut up your fennel to cook with, leave this base and just a little bit of the attached bulb intact. Regrowing fennel plants is very easy. Simply place the little piece you saved in a shallow dish, glass, or jar of water, with the base facing down. ... Growing fennel in water is as easy as that.

Can you substitute fennel seeds for fennel bulb?

Or, if you want only the flavor without the vegetable itself, LEAFtv recommends replacing each pound of bulb with one teaspoon of fennel seed.

How long does it take to grow a fennel bulb?

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.

How do I know when my fennel is ready to harvest?

Fennel is ready to harvest after approximately 90 days. Fennel leaves can be harvested as soon as the plant is well established. Only take a few leaves at a time to not cause harm to the plant. The bulb is ready for harvest once it reaches the size of a tennis ball.

Why did my fennel not form a bulb?

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 is a substitute for fennel bulb?

If you need an alternative for fennel bulb you can substitute per pound needed:

1 lb of celery (more aromatic, cooks faster) + 1 tsp fennel seed or 1 tbsp Pernod (liqueur)
OR 1 lb bok choy stems + 1 tsp fennel seed or 1 tbsp Pernod.

What can I use if I don't have fennel?

If you do not have fennel seeds or have run out of stock, then you can use anise seeds along with fresh celery. Fennel is similar to anise seeds, but is sweeter and milder as compared to anise. It also has a licorice flavor. Anise seeds, cumin seeds, caraway seeds, or dill are often used as substitutes for fennel.

Can I use cumin instead of fennel?

Anise Seeds: An ideal substitute for fennel seeds is anise seeds, as they have a similar flavor. ... Cumin Seeds: Cumin seeds and fennel seeds slightly differ in flavor. The former has a spicy and earthy aroma. If you require a teaspoon of fennel seeds, you may replace it with an equal amount of cumin seeds.

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.

Where does fennel grow best?

Fennel benefits from a rich, well-drained soil, with a pH of 5.5-6.8. Plant in a sunny spot for best results. Bear in mind that fennel is a Mediterranean crop, a cool-weather short-lived perennial normally grown as an annual.

Do butterflies like fennel?

Along the West Coast from Southern California to the Puget Sound, anise swallowtail caterpillars feed on fennel or anise (Foeniculum vulgare) as a host plant.