CorseMachin | Planting Fennel - How To Grow Fennel Herb

Plant fennel in spring after the last frost. It's a great option for growing in raised garden beds, containers, and in-ground gardens. Space fennel plants 4 to 12 inches apart, depending on the variety. Grow them in an area that gets at least 6 hours of sun and has fertile, well-drained soil.

How do you grow fennel herbs?
Where do you plant fennel herbs?
How long does it take for fennel to grow?
Does fennel come back every year?
What can Fennel be planted with?
Are there two types of fennel?
Does fennel like sun or shade?
Can you grow fennel in pots?
Is fennel easy to grow?
How do I know when fennel is ready to harvest?
What insects does fennel attract?
Why does my fennel not have a bulb?

How do you grow fennel herbs?

Planting fennel by seed is the much easier option. Seed can be sown as soon as the soil warms in the spring. Soaking your seeds for a day or two before sowing will ensure better germination. Keep the area moist until the seeds sprout and thin the fennel plants to 12 to 18 inches (30.5 to 46 cm.)

Where do you plant fennel herbs?

Herb fennel will grow perfectly well in a position in full sun or in partial shade. Florence fennel needs a position in full sun. Both grow best in a fertile, moist but well-drained soil.

How long does it take for fennel to grow?

It takes about 65 days from sowing to harvestable size. The green leaf type is even easier and up to ten days quicker to grow. Johnny's sells a green and bronze mix. Fennel can be overwintered in mild areas (Zones 7-10) to provide seed the second summer.

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.

What can Fennel be planted with?

Fennel is a highly aromatic and slightly odd plant that is pretty much a poor companion plant for everything. Fennel companion planting generally only works when growing dill. However, even dill is a poor choice because the two herbs tend to cross-pollinate.

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.

Does fennel like sun or shade?

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.

Can you grow fennel in pots?

Fennel hates having its roots being disturbed or being transplanted, so sow in-situ, either into pots or the ground where it is to grow. Fennel is a drought tolerant herb once it is established.

Is fennel easy to grow?

Fennel is easy to grow. They prefer full sun and a well drained soil. ... Also called Florence Fennel or Finuccio, it is easy to grow and very hardy, lasting well after the first frost. With bright green, fern-like leaves and aromatic yellow flowers, this plant will grow three to four feet tall.

How do I know when 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.

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.

Why does my fennel not have 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.