Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Herbs
Fennel growing guide
Tall aromatic perennial with anise flavour. Both the leaves, seeds and bulb are edible. Allelopathic — releases chemicals that inhibit many nearby plants. Best isolated.
Photo reference
Use this real-world photo as the main plant reference, then compare it with the botanical drawings below for leaf, flower and harvest details.
7-14 daysGermination
60-90 daysHarvest
45 cmSpacing
0.5 cmSow depth
FullSun
HardyFrost
1.5 cm/weekWater
5.5-7pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | Apr - Aug | Apr - Aug | Jan - Dec |
| Subtropical | Mar - Aug | Mar - Aug | Jan - Dec |
| Mediterranean | Feb - Sep | Feb - Sep | Jan - Dec |
| Temperate | Feb - Sep | Feb - Sep | Jan - Dec |
| Cool | Feb - Aug | Feb - Aug | Jan - Dec |
| Arid | Mar - Sep | Mar - Sep | Jan - Dec |
Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Fennel should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
Leaf shape, edges, colour and vein pattern.
Flower detail
Flower colour, structure and where blooms appear.
Harvest / detail
Fruit, root, seed, pod or the strongest identifying feature.
Cooking and eating ideas
A quick garden-to-table guide for using Fennel after harvest.
Raw / fresh
Use fresh leaves raw as a garnish, in dressings, pestos, salads, teas, or stirred through food at the end.
Cooked
Add to cooked dishes near the end for fresh flavour, or use woody herbs earlier in roasts, soups, and stews.
Store / preserve
Dry, freeze, make herb oil, pesto, vinegar, or infused salt.
Try: Fresh garnish, Pesto or paste, Herb tea, Infused oil.
Good companions
Dill
Avoid near
Tomato, Pepper, Beans, Carrot, Courgette, Most Vegetables
Growing note
Grow in its own container or at the garden edge away from other vegetables.
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